sleeping pills

  1. W

    is the end near?

    My husband has been rambling all day. He has been saying things that just are not in his nature to say or do. He has been telling everyone how much he loves them and how proud he is of them. He asked today why I thought people died? His response was that they have no will left. He told his...
  2. Citlalli

    How do you do it? advanced ALS

    This is my first post though I have been reading some and have found this forum to be a blessing. I am the caregiver for my husband Andres, we are both 35 and have been living with ALS for 5 + years now since it started about a week after we got married. Andres is now totally paralized from...
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  3. J

    Sleeping pills

    Hi folks, I have another question about my mom – I need recommendation for sleeping medication. My mom cannot sleep without using a sleeping pill. She was using Ambien for 3 years, but it is no longer working. Recently, doctor prescribed to her another stronger medication (Sequeral?), but it...
  4. R

    Insomnia

    Hi - I do know that I am not the only one here with this problem. Is this really an ALS problem and if so, do you know why? I don't want to take sleeping pills, any other suggestions?..................ruby from vanouver (surrey)
  5. J

    Melatonin as a sleep aid

    Has anyone had experience using the health food medication Melatonin to help with sleeplessness? Drs seem somewhat reluctant to prescribe sleeping pills for ALS patients due to the negative effect on the respiratory system. My husband,Vic has very poor nights, waking at least every hour with...
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