Melatonin for Fibromyalgia
Melatonin may be used as a sleep aid for fibromyalgia. Tell us your experience
of using melatonin as a fibromyalgia therapy. Rate this fibromyalgia therapy below.
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Treatment Ratings for FMS Symptoms
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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4.50
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Myofasical Trigger Point Pain Relief
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1.00
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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5.00
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Better Sleep
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9.50
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No Side Effects
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10.00
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Convenience
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10.00
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Cost/Benefit
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10.00
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1.00
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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1.00
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Skin Problem Relief
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1.00
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Hyopoglycemia Relief
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1.00
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Based on 2 rating(s) & review(s).
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Works great 08/16/07
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I started taking melatonin to help with sleep. At first it did not seem to work but I kept taking ti anyways and after about three weeks I found myseld falling alseep quickly which was unheard of for me. I still wake up occassionally early a.m. but usually can sleep right through until the alarm goes off.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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6 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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Dosage:
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Less than 10 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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1
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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1
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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9
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Melatonin For Sleeping 11/19/06
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
My fibromyalgia doctor, Dr. Dantini from Florida, recommends melatonin (5-10 mg at bedtime every night) to his patients to help with sleep issues. This really helped me get a jump start on rest and feeling better. I took 9 mg (three 3 mg capsules) for six months, then dropped to 6 mg for another three months, now at a 3 mg per night dose for several years. It doesn't help with pain or other issues, but when the body is rested it helps with these issues. I have tried different brands, presently use Natrol because it also has calcium and B6 along with 3 mg melatonin in a small round tablet form. I take it 1/2 hour before bedtime. My husband takes another brand and only sporadically, which doesn't help his sleep be regular. My body responds best when I take it every night, not just when I feel I need it.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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6 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Dosage:
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Less than 10 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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8
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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1
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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9
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Better Sleep
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10
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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1
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Skin Problem Relief
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1
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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1
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