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Insomnia, any new ideas?
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My husband, Bob (47, 5yrs.) is still bothered with the PD insomnia. He has tried: Benadryl (two, 50 mg.) - this works for several days then does not Ambien (10 mg.) - this works for about 10 days and then does not St. John's Wort - gets to sleep only for one hour Melatonin - does not work Chamomile (passion flower) Tea - does not work Amytriptaline - does not work relaxation tapes - does not work self hypnosis - does not work warm milk - does not help warm baths - does not help cheese/peanut butter - does not help exercising early evening - does not help B complex vitamin with banana - does not help Valerian Root - does not help canceling all daytime naps - does not help Bob had a unilateral Pallidotomy on Sept. 26, 1997, and for two days after the surgery he slept like a baby, but now, back to the same old insomnia. Does anyone have any ideas that we have not thought of? His other symptoms (pre surgery) have definitely improved by about 90%. Lack of sleep was one of the worst symptoms though, and it still is. Any new ideas would be appreciated. Regards, Jackie
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