I find that taking half a 5 mg valium pill at bed-time lets me sleep soundly for 7 hours. David
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From: George Docken
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 4:10 PM
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Subject: Re: Confused
George,
Here are some of the things I've learned about sleeping with Parkinson's:
Daily aerobic excercise helps my body get tired enough to sleep.
A hot bath just before retiring is very relaxing.
Satin pajamas or sheets facilitate moving in bed. (Using both at the same
time might be excessive)
I leave a small fan running on a resonent cabinet for white noise and
fresh air in my face.
Sometimes I use Tylenol to quiet sore muscles.
Sometimes I use Tums to reduce acid reflux or upset stomach.
Achieving a bowel movement before retiring helps me rest.
My bladder allows me two to three hours between trips to the bathroom. 8
hours would be my fantasy.
Your list of beds does not include one I've been curious about, but
haven't tried. The Select Comfort is an upscale air mattress style that
has, in the larger sizes, separate controls for firmness of each side.
I hope some of this is useful to you. If you have any questions, I'd be
happy to respond.
Working for the cure, Geo.
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Hello,
I am looking for some insight. I hope that somebody who has had trouble
sleeping also and can help me find a PD friendly bed. Not being able to
get
comfortable and sleep is really a bad position be in.
I started to look at beds and became more confused. All I want is to get
more than 4 hours sleep at one time. There are many beds to choose from
today
(Both brands and type).
I told the bed salesmen that I had PD and what would they recommend. I
got
many different answers. I was told to check int latex. A salesman at
abed.com was sure that their 5000 model would be the perfect bed for me.
Another salesman at a small store recommended Tempur-pedic (infomercials
on
at night for those of us who do not sleep). Other stores claimed that
Spring
Air, Simmons, Serta, Sealy all have beds that are good. Simmons Back Care
System is for those of us who sleep on our backs. All these salesmen had a
solution for me but none of them had PD.
There seems like there is a lot to choose from. However, there is still
more.
Then there is the adjustable and standard to think about - the adjustable
could be easier for someone with PD to get out of bed in the morning.
Many beds have different degrees of padding or "pillow tops" to choose
from.
While they are comfortable, it can almost feel like it is hard to move
with
too much padding or pillow top.
Has anybody found a bed that works very well. I am especially interested
in
what works for those have PD and who sleep well on their back. My back
wakes
me up at night (it is stiff).
Help ---- Please reply.
What beds have you found comfortable?
Does anyone get a solid 8 hours sleep with PD? If yes on what bed?
Thanks for sharing.
George
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