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Major Sleep Problems!

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Kelowna, BC

I have always had problems with sleep but at 67 and with HIV my sleep patterns have gone from 6 hours to 3-4 hours of sleep. I take Trazedone, Zopoclone, Meletonin 2 different types and still wake up as if I have been slapped in the face. At this point I either am faced with taking more medications to get another 3-4 hours of unrestful sleep. I am tired of being tired! My doctors simply shake their heads and offer another medication. I have been tested for sleep apnea and it was… read more

January 6, 2022
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A myHIVteam Member

I have tried gummies and they work short term. Never a smoker so that is out.

January 14, 2022
A myHIVteam Member

I can concur with @A myHIVteam Member. I had trouble sleeping a few years ago and cannabis helps me sleep through the night.
I use the edible form because I was never a smoker.

January 7, 2022
A myHIVteam Member

Unfortunately insomnia does creep up on a lot of us. I personally take CBD and medical cannabis especially Indica which is more of a relaxing form of cannabis. I hope it helps

January 6, 2022
A myHIVteam Member

Try the brownies and other delicious edibles...😜

January 14, 2022

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