Hubs is having problems sleeping. Its been going on for awhile now. He says he feels miserable all over when he lays down. Hes not in pain, he just feels miserable. I had this many years ago and it just finally went away. It feels like your skin is crawling or something, hard to explain how it feels. Also whenever he does doze off he jerks alot. Any ideas?

He needs to talk to his doc about restless leg syndrome, could be related. Sleep issues are a BIG deal, pay attention. My Dad died from a heart condition triggered by sleep apnea.

he may have sleep apnea
is he having a reaction from meds if he feels like his skin is crawling

he needs to tell his Doctor!!

Sorry about your Dad Pam :cry:

Hubs doesn't have the symptoms of sleep apnea.
RLS might be a possibility.

Hmmm. I'd have him make a doc appointment. Is he taking any new meds, either over the counter, prescription, or herbal? They didn't leave something in during his colonoscopy did they (only kidding). Go to WebMD and put in the symptoms and see if anything comes up. I'd still have him see the doc, though.

So sorry to hear your DH is having sleep troubles.I jerk and jump a lot myself, only the past few years since I am older now. Maybe its restless leg symdrome, I also had and still have problems with sleeping. I had been on some nasty pain meds, the Dr. has taken me off about 1 month ago, had a real bad 8 days of withdrawls, but still have some trouble with sleeping. If its nothing like above, maybe he should go to a sleep study lab and get checked out. Its not good if your body cannot get the rest it needs. Sleep helps us repair our bodies and minds. Lace

read this

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/r...tless_legs.htm

he needs to see his Doctor

Sorry, meant your dad.

Maybe he should see the Doc maybe RLS or depression and or worrying about something. Let us know how he is doing. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers

Marsye, take him to the dr tomorrow. It may turn out to be nothing, but you never can tell. Especially since he had surgery recently. I think it's more scary not knowing what's wrong.

Marsye, thanks, he has been gone a long time now. He was a great guy, still missed.

I had RLS as a reaction to a medication while I was pregnant. I didn't want to take it, but I was so sick that I needed it to help me hold a little food down. The symptoms are horrible and you just don't want to lay down at all. I found that not even a recliner helped. An appointment with his physician is needed.

Thanks for the replies.
This was going on long before his surgery so its not the medicine. Hes just very restless at night when he goes to bed. Hes not sick or anything and is recovering well from surgery.

Marsye, we aren't going to leave you alone until DH goes to the doctor!!!! Pretty please?

First thing the doc will tell him no matter what is no more caffeine :shock: Coffee, pop , chocolate, tea it all adds up .

My son was having issues and they told him to eat toast before bed also. He had to do the sleep study for apnea, but he didn't have it .

Also is he doing enough to tire himself out during the day, I know it sounds silly but if I don't move a lot I have a hard time sleeping .

I read the RLS and sleep apnea symptoms to him and he said he doesn't have those. Maybe I just need to whack him with a rubber hammer every night at bedtime. :lol:

:lol: Hes says its about time for his yearly physical anyway. :thumbup:

That's good to hear. Dr may have some simple suggestions to help. It's worth a try.

I have had the sleep problem for about 2 yrs. now. I can be very tired and sleepy and go to bed and I get so restless I have to get up I have gone with out sleep for 2 days and finally have to take a nerve pill to relax myself. Have talked with the Dr. about it she says as long as I can take the nerve pill and sleep it is ok. I have tried Lunesta and that is not good for me> I have a hang over. He may not be able to relax. Just a thought.

I have those same feelings sometimes. I call it the heebie jeebies. I've been taking Trazadone and Tylenol PM before bed with a small glass of milk and it seems to help me. Definitely agree that he should visit his doctor.

A doctors visit is calling... maybe overly tired as well can cause you to not be able to rest. ??

At least he is willing to see the doc, that is a HUGE step for most men :wink:

We call that hammer a BFR

Sometimes it is low potassium.

Sounds like RLS to me but it also could be a delayed reaction to the anesthesia, didn't he have surgery not too long ago? Or was it happening before that? Either way, he needs to tell his doctor about it. It could even be nerves and if it's that, it's easily treated--.5mg Lorazapam 30 minutes before bedtime will fix him right up. That's what I used to take when my nerves made my skin feel buggy.

Marsye, Sure hope you get some answers and help soon. It sounds miserable for both of you.

Maybe he is just a little jumpy--not knowing what you are going to do next.

You never know. I really didn't show the common symptoms of sleep apnea either. It was a rude awakening when I was in the hospital for the first time with surgery about 7 years ago. With Oxygon on that night my O2 stats were 78. Not good! Doctor sent me immediately for a sleep study. I never do things the normal way--I go into deep sleep within about an hour and I stay there all night. Not normal. My 02 stats for my sleep study went down to the high 50's. Definitely not normal. You just never know what can be going on in your body. It is best to check it out.

He needs to see the doctor. We all know how most men are about that.

Try putting (bathing) soap bars under the sheets. Several. Unwrap them, spread them out so the legs will be near them as you move around in your sleep. You can chunk the bars into 1/4ths or use the bar whole. Doesn't matter what brand but the white soaps seem to work better than others. Many who have tried it for restless leg syndrome know when their soaps have been removed. /Regards, Dorothy
( I am on edit now).
I do support a trip to the doctor, might the diverticulosis have any bearing on the symptoms? Doctor has his history and might see something Hubby has forgotten about. /Regards, Dorothy

This may sound funny, but a salad. Lettuce has something in it, can't remember the name of it now (maybe its melatonin (sp)), that assist in sleeping. Also, you might try some decaf. tea like peppermint, ginger, etc. They have some for nighty night.

Hey Marsye, How's Hubs today?? Did he make his dr. appt.???

He's fine but I'm tired :lol: Not yet but I will!! :thumbup:

Marsye, Temperpedic wants to sell you a matress.

I'm ready to try anything!!!!!!!!

How about a different bedroom until he calms down? Maybe that'll give him an added incentive to see the doc.

Been doing that!!!! I have to get up in the middle of the night and go to the other bedroom. If we have guest again they will have to get a motel. :lol: :lol:

Hey Marsye, how about a big turkey dinner before bed, the tripafone (sp) in turkey makes me sleep!

Just start off in that room, too.