Can you get benedryl over the counter there? ONE usually helps me sleep! I use them if all else fails...they are inexpensive...and work normally.
Best of luck Linda
niko wrote:
> Hi Everybody ;-) Well, it's another sleepless night for me. The pain
> is so so bad. I am allergic to most of the painkillers unfortunately,
> and with the bowel operations codeine doesn't do it any good. It's the
> middle of a heatwave here, so a hot water bottle is out of the
> question. I have been playing some music to try and keep me calm,
> however it is still pretty frustrating. I have to wait 7 weeks before
> I can have yet another surgery. I know my pain is Adhesions, at least
> that is a comfort. I wonder if anyone has any suggestions on how I
> could get some sleep ??? I have tried a sleeping tablet many moons
> ago, and it didn't agree with me, maybe a natural product would be
> beneficial if anyone knows of something. You know, I have seen alot
> written about our partners in the last few weeks, and I am blessed
> with a very supportive one, but sometimes I get so sick of myself
> being sick that I don't feel worthy, weak and just want this awful
> pain to stop. I don't feel depressed though, as silly as it sounds, I
> try to keep a stiff upper lip for my family, and always try to make my
> son smile and laugh at least once a day. But ahhh, to play basketball
> with him again ;-) Your help and support is always appreciated,Trace
> x