Monday

We had the same rainy kind of day and it was welcome. We needed it. I got things ready for the Orlando trip; got groceries. Many of you know I've been having trouble sleeping; 3-4 hours a night was average and definitely not enough. After a year of trying this and that medication combination, I got a referral to a "sleep doctor." I learned that he's actually a Pulmonologist who has become a national expert in sleep disorders. He says I have "advanced sleep phase syndrome." It is a disruption in one's circadian rhythm. 1% of "seniors" get it and it has a genetic component (and is most difficult to treat.) He prescribed Rozerem (melatonin) in the a.m. and Ambien CR in the p.m. I was also to purchase a Medical Therapy Light visor (at a cost of $200) and wear it from 7:30 to 9:00. I was skeptical enough of the unorthodox use of Rozerem and a light that I got a second opinion. This doctor confirmed the reputation of the first, but he had no clue about the course of treatment. But his opinion of Dr. Feldman (combined with my own research) was enough to convince me to order the light. It'll be another week before it gets here; the medication alone is NOT working. We'll see.