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He has AFIB and CHF, but declined any medical treatment at this staff of his life.

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This is a question for his doctor. If the wakefulness is causing you to lose sleep then make sure the doctor knows that also, because all too often docs who are reluctant to explore medication aren't taking the needs of the caregiver into account.
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2.5 mg. valium before bed
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lealonnie1 Dec 20, 2023
Bad idea to recommend such a sedative to a heart disease patient who's 88! Valium was never prescribed for my mother with CHF because it made her a bigger fall risk
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If he's declined any medical treatment, does that mean he won't ask his doctor or cardiologist about meds to help him sleep? We as laymen cannot and should not advise you on such a topic, as it's too dangerous.
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If he's able, have him do some mental/physical "work" during the day. We had my 100-yr old Aunt (with mod/adv dementia) fold large stacks of kitchen towels, played card and board games (her rules), walked her to the mailbox, pedaled a portable foot "bike" while she watched tv, had her read aloud to us from books of her choice, etc. Once we started these activities she went off her Melatonin (which wasn't working) and the Tylenol PM she was being given (also not working well).
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MAYDAY Dec 31, 2023
THE BEST TO TRY!!!

Great idea!!!

KEEP PHYSICAL….
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Ask your doctor about L Theanine (200 mg before bed) and 400 mg magnesium glycinate at 8:00 pm.

I'd run both by your doctor.
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jokenk: As I am not a medical professional, this is a question for your husband's physician. However, he's already declined medical treatment.
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Because of your husband’s complicated and serious cardiac problems, you should not be seeking advice from this forum for your husband’s sleeplessness. Your husband needs to be seen by a cardiologist who will diagnose and treat his cardiac problems as well as his insomnia. Try your best to convince your husband that he needs to see a cardiologist who is going to give him medications which will help him.

Best wishes.
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Here there is a cheap non-prescription tablet called Sleepright or Sleepassist, available over the counter in pharmacies. It’s based on anti-histamine (like hayfever stuff), which makes most people drowsy (not everyone). The drawback is that it stops working after a few nights, but that can be enough to break a habit. Your husband might be willing to give it a try, as no is doctor required and it’s very mild. If it works, it might give him an incentive to try something through the doctor.
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Maybe you should be on sleep meds as to not hear him!
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Does his insurance give you two

Respite care?

they will take him to nursing home for 5 days… for YOU to relax and get caught up on stuff?
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