Severe Insomnia

[shell224]

Way back this summer my periods started coming every two weeks, facial hair started coming in, and I started sleeping less. I am only 42. With every period i strated sleeping less and less and now with my surgery only 16 days away, I can not sleep at all. I have a clear cyst on my left ovary a solid one on my right. My GYN is taking the entire right ovary, and the cyst off the left. My uterus is a whole other story. It has to come out also. Nothing changes the amout of bleeding. The cysts have done something to my ovaries and hormones that has turned a switch on in my body that i can not turn off. I can not sleep AT ALL. I have tried Benedryl, Unisom, Ativan, Ambien.   4 days is the longest i have gone without sleep. Ativan worked for 3 days, Lunesta only worked for 2. I do not know why my body builds up a tolerance to everything. I will be a complete basket soon if i can not sleeep. Please tell me I am not the only one this is happening to. My GYN has no suggestions past the Lunesta. I know I will end up in the emergency room soon. I don't know what to do.

[Homeo]

If you have ever used homeopathy URTICA URENS 30c  after breakfast within  4 days should help you relax better at night also it has good effect on left ovary whole food stores should have the remedy if you can get it in liquid then 5 drops in a 5 spoon of water after breakfast  

[Sanjivani Wanjari, MD]

Hi,
The stress of an impending surgery seems to be taking its toll on you. Severe anxiety can be the cause of insomnia. You need to understand that the surgery is not very complicated and you will have to face it with a lot of strength. Discuss your anxieties with your gynaecologist. Also counselling with a psychologist will be necessary if sedatives are not working. Meditation will also be of help.
Take care and good luck.