Sleep problems

yes!

by pacergirl - 2009-09-15 08:09:45

Yes, I had terrible nightmares. The WORST nightmares ever in my life. In fact I had to have a chat or two with a professional before I could sleep through the night. It was partly because of me and partly because of the MEDICATIONS that I was taking.

Good luck, and get some help if you need it.
Pacergirl

Wild Dreams

by SMITTY - 2009-09-15 09:09:53

What medications are you taking? Many heart medications will cause vivid, wild or weird dreams. Calcium channel blockers (diltiazem is the one I take now) are the worst for me. But beta blockers also cause dreams I don't like. Thank goodness mine are never what I call nightmares but they can be so vivid it is unreal and I find them tiring sometimes. I usually cannot remember a dang one of them two minutes after I wake up.

Smitty

No meds

by PEteacher - 2009-09-15 10:09:09

I'm not taking any meds, just the PM.

Yes

by DC Pacer - 2009-09-15 11:09:52

No meds either, and sleep can be a challenge. I don't believe it is the PM but probably the stress of the situation being played out in my dreams. At least that is what I think is happening with me. Hope that you start to move past it; good luck!

Sleep

by Irishone - 2009-09-16 09:09:49

I guess having a pm affects everyone differently! I am sleeping way too much...10 hours a night and having lovely dreams and even remembering them when I wake up. What is so very strange about this is that I honestly don't remember dreaming for years before the pm.and I always managed on less than 8 hours sleep.
Good luck getting rid of those bad dreams!

I WONDER

by pete - 2009-09-16 11:09:30

Could it be that the low setting on your pacemaker is not low enough and is keeping you in the dream zone instead of a deeper sleep? Cheers Peter

Thanks

by PEteacher - 2009-09-19 12:09:39

Thanks for all the responses!!!

Dreams

by PEteacher - 2010-12-05 01:12:04

G. Pierre,

Definitely worth mentioning to your doc, especially if they still exist after 1 1/2 years. Many times docs do not tell patients about possible side effects.

My insomnia and nightmares eventually went away after a few months.

Good luck,

Syd

Sleep issues that started with implantation May 4, 2023

by Verona Beach JaneRuth - 2023-07-25 11:50:04

I used to get great sleep prior to the implantation. It has been horrid since surgery. I thought the first six weeks were because of the Velcro strap I had to wear at night and to sleep on my back, which is NOT my preferred position. I'm a stomach sleeper with arms over my head. Once I was cleared for all activity and positions on June 23, I thought my sleep would return to its normal, wonderful self. It has not. I barely make it through my days. I feel horrible and certainly not the Energizer Bunny that everyone told me I'd be after the surgery. I used to swim and go to the gym, garden; in general I'm very active for 71. Now I'm just dragging to get the essentials done. Anyone else?

Please post a new message

by Gemita - 2023-07-25 12:26:24

Veronica Beach JaneRuth, 

To ensure your question is answered, it might be wise to copy and paste your message into a new post for our current Message Board.  As you will see this thread is some 13 years old, so your comments may not be seen.