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Is there any hope for sleeplessness post kidney transplant?

Posted by benedict66066 @benedict66066, 6 days ago

It’s been 6 months now post kidney transplant and I’m beginning to feel hopeless with regard to my lack of sleep. It’s 2:30 am and it is this way every night. I’m allowed to take Ambien but it does not overcome the sleeplessness caused by my suppression meds. There’s no way to rejoin normal life after only 3-5 hours of sleep every single night. Has anyone else experienced this?

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craigcraig | @craigcraig | 4 days ago
In reply to @sarah232 "@craigcraig I think it would depend on your ability to fall asleep at bedtime. If you..." + (show)
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@craigcraig I think it would depend on your ability to fall asleep at bedtime. If you fall asleep easily and that doesn’t change with a nap, then the nap may be helpful. If you struggle with falling asleep, then going for a gentle walk when you feel sleepy in the afternoon may be something to try to help build up your sleep pressure for bedtime. Good luck

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@sarah232 Makes sense. Thank you !

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benedict66066 | @benedict66066 | 3 days ago

@laurawyn I’ll check it out!

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