I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree and
topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was tasty and
filling. You?


--
Cheri

On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree and
> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was tasty and
> filling. You?
>
>
> --
> Cheri

A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry preserves. I don't eat until I've been awake for an hour or so.

> wrote in message
...
> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree and
>> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was tasty and
>> filling. You?
>>
>>
>> --
>> Cheri
>
> A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry preserves. I don't
> eat until I've been awake for an hour or so.

========

I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast until 3 or 4 hours
later.

Cheri

On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
> > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
> >> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree and
> >> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was tasty and
> >> filling. You?
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Cheri
> >
> > A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry preserves. I don't
> > eat until I've been awake for an hour or so.
>
> ========
>
> I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast until 3 or 4 hours
> later.
>
> Cheri

I sleep when I can. Insomnia seems to be a regular part of my life now. The only planned meal these days is dinner. Also, it takes me an hour or so to think clearly after I wake.

" > wrote in message
...
> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>> > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>> >> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree and
>> >> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was tasty
>> >> and
>> >> filling. You?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Cheri
>> >
>> > A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry preserves. I
>> > don't
>> > eat until I've been awake for an hour or so.
>>
>> ========
>>
>> I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast until 3 or 4 hours
>> later.
>>
>> Cheri
>
> I sleep when I can. Insomnia seems to be a regular part of my life now.
> The only planned meal these days is dinner. Also, it takes me an hour or
> so to think clearly after I wake.

======

Yes, I don't know how old you are, but I'm 72 and have been dealing with
insomnia for a couple of years now, like you, I cat nap when I can. It takes
me more than an hour to want to do clear thinking about anything.

Cheri

On Thu, 6 Sep 2018 12:46:22 -0700, "Cheri" >
wrote:

" > wrote in message
...
>> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>> > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>> > On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>> >> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree and
>>> >> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was tasty
>>> >> and
>>> >> filling. You?
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> --
>>> >> Cheri
>>> >
>>> > A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry preserves. I
>>> > don't
>>> > eat until I've been awake for an hour or so.
>>>
>>> ========
>>>
>>> I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast until 3 or 4 hours
>>> later.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>
>> I sleep when I can. Insomnia seems to be a regular part of my life now.
>> The only planned meal these days is dinner. Also, it takes me an hour or
>> so to think clearly after I wake.
>
>======
>
>Yes, I don't know how old you are, but I'm 72 and have been dealing with
>insomnia for a couple of years now, like you, I cat nap when I can. It takes
>me more than an hour to want to do clear thinking about anything.

Ok, and during that hour you post to rfc. I understand.

"Cheri" wrote in message news
" > wrote in message
...
> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>> > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>> >> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree and
>> >> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was tasty
>> >> and
>> >> filling. You?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Cheri
>> >
>> > A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry preserves. I
>> > don't
>> > eat until I've been awake for an hour or so.
>>
>> ========
>>
>> I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast until 3 or 4 hours
>> later.
>>
>> Cheri
>
> I sleep when I can. Insomnia seems to be a regular part of my life now.
> The only planned meal these days is dinner. Also, it takes me an hour or
> so to think clearly after I wake.

======

Yes, I don't know how old you are, but I'm 72 and have been dealing with
insomnia for a couple of years now, like you, I cat nap when I can. It takes
me more than an hour to want to do clear thinking about anything.

Cheri

==

Ask me how I know what that is like...

Cheri wrote:
> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree and
> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was tasty
> and filling. You?
>
>

I buy (and like) those tins of "kippered" snacks, usually eaten with
town house crackers. I have never understood exactly what is done to the
fish to make it "kippered".

Is it some form of smoked, or pickled? I can't taste any smoke or
vinegar flavors, but my taste buds could just be worn out

I also think I would probably like pickled herring, but all I ever found
in the stores was just too damn sweet.

"Hank Rogers" > wrote in message
news
> Cheri wrote:
>> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree and
>> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was tasty
>> and filling. You?
>>
>>
>
> I buy (and like) those tins of "kippered" snacks, usually eaten with town
> house crackers. I have never understood exactly what is done to the fish
> to make it "kippered".
>
> Is it some form of smoked, or pickled? I can't taste any smoke or vinegar
> flavors, but my taste buds could just be worn out
>
> I also think I would probably like pickled herring, but all I ever found
> in the stores was just too damn sweet.

I don't know either, I just know I like them. I can taste smoke with them.

Cheri

"Hank Rogers" wrote in message news
Cheri wrote:
> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree and
> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was tasty
> and filling. You?
>
>

I buy (and like) those tins of "kippered" snacks, usually eaten with
town house crackers. I have never understood exactly what is done to the
fish to make it "kippered".

Is it some form of smoked, or pickled? I can't taste any smoke or
vinegar flavors, but my taste buds could just be worn out

I also think I would probably like pickled herring, but all I ever found
in the stores was just too damn sweet.

===
kipper1

verb

past tense: kippered; past participle: kippered

cure (a herring or other fish) by splitting it open and salting and drying
it in the open air or in smoke.

Cheri wrote:

> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree
> and topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was
> tasty and filling. You?

Opo squash Dashi

1-2 small Opo (young) (can sub US Zucchini)
3-4 cups Dashi (can sub chicken or pork broth)
3-4 Gai Lan, chopped (Chinese broccoli, you eat the whole thing) (can
sub US Broccoli stems)
1/2 C packed raw Kangkoon (water spinach, remove stems, various
spellings) can sub US spinach

This isn't vegetarian because the dashi (fish based but doesn't taste
fishy at all) or chicken/pork broth isn't. If using US Broccoli, you
may want to peel the larger stem sections a little as they can get
tough. Don't use the florets here (save for another dish). Cut the
veggies pretty in bite sized pieces and simmer in the choice of broth
until 'to the tooth' to your liking. If you have kids, save some of
the larger Kangkoon (water spinach) hollow stems for unique and fun
little straws.

We did the smaller batch (1st set of numbers) and got about 5 cups of a
fairly dense but clear soup. 3 cups were part of dinner, 1 went with
me to work and the other found a happy tummy to reside in.

Carol

"Cheri" > wrote in message
news
>I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree and
>topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was tasty and
>filling. You?

Something somewhat yucky. Had a Drs. appointment in another city so didn't
even get to eat breakfast until after 4:00 pm. Decided to buy a TV dinner
type thing only to discover that there apparently are no more such as I know
them. At least not at Walmart and anything that did look like it might be
good was expensive! I wound up buy something inexpensive that had two cheese
enchiladas. Those weren't bad but the edges got crisp. The bad part was the
rice. Thankfully there were only two bites. White rice with a green pea, two
black beans and a couple of carrot dices. Gummy and flavorless.

On Fri, 7 Sep 2018 01:29:58 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
>"Cheri" > wrote in message
>news
>>I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree and
>>topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was tasty and
>>filling. You?
>
>Something somewhat yucky. Had a Drs. appointment in another city so didn't
>even get to eat breakfast until after 4:00 pm. Decided to buy a TV dinner
>type thing only to discover that there apparently are no more such as I know
>them. At least not at Walmart and anything that did look like it might be
>good was expensive! I wound up buy something inexpensive that had two cheese
>enchiladas. Those weren't bad but the edges got crisp. The bad part was the
>rice. Thankfully there were only two bites. White rice with a green pea, two
>black beans and a couple of carrot dices. Gummy and flavorless.

Maybe it was xanthan gummy.

On 9/6/2018 3:46 PM, Cheri wrote:
> " > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>> > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>> > On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>> >> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree
>>> and
>>> >> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was
>>> tasty >> and
>>> >> filling. You?
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> -- >> Cheri
>>> >
>>> > A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry preserves. I
>>> > don't
>>> > eat until I've been awake for an hour or so.
>>>
>>> ========
>>>
>>> I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast until 3 or 4
>>> hours
>>> later.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>
>> I sleep when I can. Insomnia seems to be a regular part of my life
>> now. The only planned meal these days is dinner. Also, it takes me an
>> hour or so to think clearly after I wake.
>
> ======
>
> Yes, I don't know how old you are, but I'm 72 and have been dealing with
> insomnia for a couple of years now, like you, I cat nap when I can. It
> takes me more than an hour to want to do clear thinking about anything.
>
> Cheri

I've had issues with insomnia for a couple of decades. I really like
MidNite tablets (thanks to Nancy Young for suggesting it!). It's an
herbal concoction with melatonin, chewable or just let it dissolve on
your tongue. You can take it if you wake up at 2AM and just know you're
going to toss and turn the rest of the night. It really does help me
sleep better and I don't wake up feeling groggy.

Jill

On 9/7/2018 4:29 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "Cheri" > wrote in message
> news
>> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree and
>> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was tasty
>> and filling. You?
>
> Something somewhat yucky. Had a Drs. appointment in another city so
> didn't even get to eat breakfast until after 4:00 pm. Decided to buy a
> TV dinner type thing only to discover that there apparently are no more
> such as I know them. At least not at Walmart and anything that did look
> like it might be good was expensive! I wound up buy something
> inexpensive that had two cheese enchiladas. Those weren't bad but the
> edges got crisp. The bad part was the rice. Thankfully there were only
> two bites. White rice with a green pea, two black beans and a couple of
> carrot dices. Gummy and flavorless.

I'm not surprised you were disappointed with a TV dinner type thing.
They were never very good. If you have to go in that direction,
Stouffer's is about the best. The chicken enchilada's aren't bad. I
have no idea if they sell them at Walmart.

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 9/6/2018 3:46 PM, Cheri wrote:
>> " > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>>> > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>> > On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>>> >> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree
>>>> and
>>>> >> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was
>>>> tasty >> and
>>>> >> filling. You?
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>>> >> -- >> Cheri
>>>> >
>>>> > A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry preserves. I
>>>> > don't
>>>> > eat until I've been awake for an hour or so.
>>>>
>>>> ========
>>>>
>>>> I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast until 3 or 4
>>>> hours
>>>> later.
>>>>
>>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> I sleep when I can. Insomnia seems to be a regular part of my life now.
>>> The only planned meal these days is dinner. Also, it takes me an hour or
>>> so to think clearly after I wake.
>>
>> ======
>>
>> Yes, I don't know how old you are, but I'm 72 and have been dealing with
>> insomnia for a couple of years now, like you, I cat nap when I can. It
>> takes me more than an hour to want to do clear thinking about anything.
>>
>>
>> Cheri
>
> I've had issues with insomnia for a couple of decades. I really like
> MidNite tablets (thanks to Nancy Young for suggesting it!). It's an
> herbal concoction with melatonin, chewable or just let it dissolve on your
> tongue. You can take it if you wake up at 2AM and just know you're going
> to toss and turn the rest of the night. It really does help me sleep
> better and I don't wake up feeling groggy.
>
> Jill


Thanks for the suggestion, I will pick some up and try them. I hadn't seen
that.

Cheri

"jmcquown" wrote in message ...

On 9/6/2018 3:46 PM, Cheri wrote:
> " > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>> > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>> > On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>> >> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree
>>> and
>>> >> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was
>>> tasty >> and
>>> >> filling. You?
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> -- >> Cheri
>>> >
>>> > A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry preserves. I
>>> > don't
>>> > eat until I've been awake for an hour or so.
>>>
>>> ========
>>>
>>> I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast until 3 or 4
>>> hours
>>> later.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>
>> I sleep when I can. Insomnia seems to be a regular part of my life now.
>> The only planned meal these days is dinner. Also, it takes me an hour or
>> so to think clearly after I wake.
>
> ======
>
> Yes, I don't know how old you are, but I'm 72 and have been dealing with
> insomnia for a couple of years now, like you, I cat nap when I can. It
> takes me more than an hour to want to do clear thinking about anything.
>
> Cheri

I've had issues with insomnia for a couple of decades. I really like
MidNite tablets (thanks to Nancy Young for suggesting it!). It's an
herbal concoction with melatonin, chewable or just let it dissolve on
your tongue. You can take it if you wake up at 2AM and just know you're
going to toss and turn the rest of the night. It really does help me
sleep better and I don't wake up feeling groggy.

Jill

==

I have big problems with sleep too Problem is that I have asthma and the
doc won't give me sleeping pills, she says it would be dangerous if I had an
attack in the night. I often wonder about the type you describe and wonder
if they would be any safer.

On 9/7/2018 12:43 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "jmcquown"* wrote in message ...
>
> On 9/6/2018 3:46 PM, Cheri wrote:
>> " > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>>> > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>> > On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>>> >> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree
>>>> and
>>>> >> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was
>>>> tasty >> and
>>>> >> filling. You?
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>>> >> -- >> Cheri
>>>> >
>>>> > A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry preserves.
>>>> I > don't
>>>> > eat until I've been awake for an hour or so.
>>>>
>>>> ========
>>>>
>>>> I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast until 3 or 4
>>>> hours
>>>> later.
>>>>
>>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> I sleep when I can. Insomnia seems to be a regular part of my life
>>> now. The only planned meal these days is dinner. Also, it takes me an
>>> hour or so to think clearly after I wake.
>>
>> ======
>>
>> Yes, I don't know how old you are, but I'm 72 and have been dealing
>> with insomnia for a couple of years now, like you, I cat nap when I
>> can. It takes me more than an hour to want to do clear thinking about
>> anything.
>>
>> Cheri
>
> I've had issues with insomnia for a couple of decades.* I really like
> MidNite tablets (thanks to Nancy Young for suggesting it!).* It's an
> herbal concoction with melatonin, chewable or just let it dissolve on
> your tongue.* You can take it if you wake up at 2AM and just know you're
> going to toss and turn the rest of the night.* It really does help me
> sleep better and I don't wake up feeling groggy.
>
> Jill
>
> ==
>
> I have big problems with sleep too* Problem is that I have asthma and
> the doc won't give me sleeping pills, she says it would be dangerous if
> I had an attack in the night.* I often wonder about the type you
> describe and wonder if they would be any safer.
>
>
You'd have to ask your doctor. I don't have asthma but melatonin is a
relatively benign incredient. I would never take prescription sleep
medications as the possible side affects sound very disturbing. Walking
around doing things you wouldn't normally do and not remembering you did
them. That's scary!

Jill

On 9/7/2018 12:00 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Fri 07 Sep 2018 07:42:02a, jmcquown told us...
>
>> On 9/7/2018 4:29 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>> "Cheri" > wrote in message
>>> news >>>> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato
>>>> puree and topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red
>>>> onion. It was tasty and filling. You?
>>>
>>> Something somewhat yucky. Had a Drs. appointment in another city
>>> so didn't even get to eat breakfast until after 4:00 pm. Decided
>>> to buy a TV dinner type thing only to discover that there
>>> apparently are no more such as I know them. At least not at
>>> Walmart and anything that did look like it might be good was
>>> expensive! I wound up buy something inexpensive that had two
>>> cheese enchiladas. Those weren't bad but the edges got crisp. The
>>> bad part was the rice. Thankfully there were only two bites.
>>> White rice with a green pea, two black beans and a couple of
>>> carrot dices. Gummy and flavorless.
>>
>> I'm not surprised you were disappointed with a TV dinner type
>> thing. They were never very good. If you have to go in that
>> direction, Stouffer's is about the best. The chicken enchilada's
>> aren't bad. I have no idea if they sell them at Walmart.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>
> They sell them at our Walmarts in AZ.
>
Well, ya know Julie lives in a Bothell bubble. Her Walmart TV dinner
offerings are likely not the same as yours or mine.

I've never shopped for groceries at Walmart. <shrug>

Jill

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>
> On 9/6/2018 3:46 PM, Cheri wrote:
>> " > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>>> > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>> > On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>>> >> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree
>>>> and
>>>> >> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was
>>>> tasty >> and
>>>> >> filling. You?
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>>> >> -- >> Cheri
>>>> >
>>>> > A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry preserves. I
>>>> > don't
>>>> > eat until I've been awake for an hour or so.
>>>>
>>>> ========
>>>>
>>>> I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast until 3 or 4
>>>> hours
>>>> later.
>>>>
>>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> I sleep when I can. Insomnia seems to be a regular part of my life now.
>>> The only planned meal these days is dinner. Also, it takes me an hour or
>>> so to think clearly after I wake.
>>
>> ======
>>
>> Yes, I don't know how old you are, but I'm 72 and have been dealing with
>> insomnia for a couple of years now, like you, I cat nap when I can. It
>> takes me more than an hour to want to do clear thinking about anything.
>>
>>
>> Cheri
>
> I've had issues with insomnia for a couple of decades. I really like
> MidNite tablets (thanks to Nancy Young for suggesting it!). It's an
> herbal concoction with melatonin, chewable or just let it dissolve on
> your tongue. You can take it if you wake up at 2AM and just know you're
> going to toss and turn the rest of the night. It really does help me
> sleep better and I don't wake up feeling groggy.
>
> Jill
>
> ==
>
> I have big problems with sleep too Problem is that I have asthma and
> the doc won't give me sleeping pills, she says it would be dangerous if I
> had an attack in the night. I often wonder about the type you describe
> and wonder if they would be any safer.

I don't know about taking them with asthma, I just went next door to
Walgreen's and bought some. I hope they work. Here's what I found about the
asthma question, I don't think I would take the chance without checking with
your doctor.

"Melatonin May Worsen Asthma. Melatonin, a popular sleep aid often used to
treat jet lag, may worsen asthma, according to a new study."

Cheri

"Cheri" wrote in message news
"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>
> On 9/6/2018 3:46 PM, Cheri wrote:
>> " > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>>> > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>> > On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>>> >> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree
>>>> and
>>>> >> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was
>>>> tasty >> and
>>>> >> filling. You?
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>>> >> -- >> Cheri
>>>> >
>>>> > A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry preserves. I
>>>> > don't
>>>> > eat until I've been awake for an hour or so.
>>>>
>>>> ========
>>>>
>>>> I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast until 3 or 4
>>>> hours
>>>> later.
>>>>
>>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> I sleep when I can. Insomnia seems to be a regular part of my life now.
>>> The only planned meal these days is dinner. Also, it takes me an hour or
>>> so to think clearly after I wake.
>>
>> ======
>>
>> Yes, I don't know how old you are, but I'm 72 and have been dealing with
>> insomnia for a couple of years now, like you, I cat nap when I can. It
>> takes me more than an hour to want to do clear thinking about anything.
>>
>>
>> Cheri
>
> I've had issues with insomnia for a couple of decades. I really like
> MidNite tablets (thanks to Nancy Young for suggesting it!). It's an
> herbal concoction with melatonin, chewable or just let it dissolve on
> your tongue. You can take it if you wake up at 2AM and just know you're
> going to toss and turn the rest of the night. It really does help me
> sleep better and I don't wake up feeling groggy.
>
> Jill
>
> ==
>
> I have big problems with sleep too Problem is that I have asthma and
> the doc won't give me sleeping pills, she says it would be dangerous if I
> had an attack in the night. I often wonder about the type you describe
> and wonder if they would be any safer.

I don't know about taking them with asthma, I just went next door to
Walgreen's and bought some. I hope they work. Here's what I found about the
asthma question, I don't think I would take the chance without checking with
your doctor.

"Melatonin May Worsen Asthma. Melatonin, a popular sleep aid often used to
treat jet lag, may worsen asthma, according to a new study."

Cheri

===

Thank you Very Much, Cheri! I guess that answers that and I won't be taking
any chances!!!

On 9/7/2018 2:44 PM, Cheri wrote:
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>> "jmcquown"* wrote in message ...
>>
>> On 9/6/2018 3:46 PM, Cheri wrote:
>>> " > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>> > On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>>>> >> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree
>>>>> and
>>>>> >> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was
>>>>> tasty >> and
>>>>> >> filling. You?
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >> -- >> Cheri
>>>>> >
>>>>> > A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry preserves.
>>>>> I > don't
>>>>> > eat until I've been awake for an hour or so.
>>>>>
>>>>> ========
>>>>>
>>>>> I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast until 3 or 4
>>>>> hours
>>>>> later.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheri
>>>>
>>>> I sleep when I can. Insomnia seems to be a regular part of my life
>>>> now. The only planned meal these days is dinner. Also, it takes me
>>>> an hour or so to think clearly after I wake.
>>>
>>> ======
>>>
>>> Yes, I don't know how old you are, but I'm 72 and have been dealing
>>> with insomnia for a couple of years now, like you, I cat nap when I
>>> can. It takes me more than an hour to want to do clear thinking about
>>> anything.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>
>> I've had issues with insomnia for a couple of decades.* I really like
>> MidNite tablets (thanks to Nancy Young for suggesting it!).* It's an
>> herbal concoction with melatonin, chewable or just let it dissolve on
>> your tongue.* You can take it if you wake up at 2AM and just know you're
>> going to toss and turn the rest of the night.* It really does help me
>> sleep better and I don't wake up feeling groggy.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>> ==
>>
>> I have big problems with sleep too* Problem is that I have asthma
>> and the doc won't give me sleeping pills, she says it would be
>> dangerous if I had an attack in the night.* I often wonder about the
>> type you describe and wonder if they would be any safer.
>
> I don't know about taking them with asthma, I just went next door to
> Walgreen's and bought some. I hope they work. Here's what I found about
> the asthma question, I don't think I would take the chance without
> checking with your doctor.
>
> "Melatonin May Worsen Asthma. Melatonin, a popular sleep aid often used
> to treat jet lag, may worsen asthma, according to a new study."
>
> Cheri

Absolutely, don't take anything (over the counter medications) without
checking with your doctor.

Fortunately I don't have asthma. MidNite definitely helps me sleep more
soundly. Can't say it's for everyone. Just that it works for me.

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 9/7/2018 2:44 PM, Cheri wrote:
>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>>
>>> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>>>
>>> On 9/6/2018 3:46 PM, Cheri wrote:
>>>> " > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>>> ...
>>>>>> > On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>>>>> >> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> >> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was
>>>>>> tasty >> and
>>>>>> >> filling. You?
>>>>>> >>
>>>>>> >>
>>>>>> >> -- >> Cheri
>>>>>> >
>>>>>> > A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry preserves.
>>>>>> I > don't
>>>>>> > eat until I've been awake for an hour or so.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ========
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast until 3 or 4
>>>>>> hours
>>>>>> later.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheri
>>>>>
>>>>> I sleep when I can. Insomnia seems to be a regular part of my life
>>>>> now. The only planned meal these days is dinner. Also, it takes me an
>>>>> hour or so to think clearly after I wake.
>>>>
>>>> ======
>>>>
>>>> Yes, I don't know how old you are, but I'm 72 and have been dealing
>>>> with insomnia for a couple of years now, like you, I cat nap when I
>>>> can. It takes me more than an hour to want to do clear thinking about
>>>> anything.
>>>>
>>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> I've had issues with insomnia for a couple of decades. I really like
>>> MidNite tablets (thanks to Nancy Young for suggesting it!). It's an
>>> herbal concoction with melatonin, chewable or just let it dissolve on
>>> your tongue. You can take it if you wake up at 2AM and just know you're
>>> going to toss and turn the rest of the night. It really does help me
>>> sleep better and I don't wake up feeling groggy.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>>
>>> ==
>>>
>>> I have big problems with sleep too Problem is that I have asthma and
>>> the doc won't give me sleeping pills, she says it would be dangerous if
>>> I had an attack in the night. I often wonder about the type you describe
>>> and wonder if they would be any safer.
>>
>> I don't know about taking them with asthma, I just went next door to
>> Walgreen's and bought some. I hope they work. Here's what I found about
>> the asthma question, I don't think I would take the chance without
>> checking with your doctor.
>>
>> "Melatonin May Worsen Asthma. Melatonin, a popular sleep aid often used
>> to treat jet lag, may worsen asthma, according to a new study."
>>
>> Cheri
>
> Absolutely, don't take anything (over the counter medications) without
> checking with your doctor.
>
> Fortunately I don't have asthma. MidNite definitely helps me sleep more
> soundly. Can't say it's for everyone. Just that it works for me.
>
> Jill


I'm very glad of the suggestion, not your fault if they don't work for me or
for everyone, I hope they work for me and glad they do for you.

Cheri

"jmcquown" wrote in message ...

On 9/7/2018 2:44 PM, Cheri wrote:
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>>
>> On 9/6/2018 3:46 PM, Cheri wrote:
>>> " > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>> > On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>>>> >> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree
>>>>> and
>>>>> >> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was
>>>>> tasty >> and
>>>>> >> filling. You?
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >> -- >> Cheri
>>>>> >
>>>>> > A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry preserves.
>>>>> I > don't
>>>>> > eat until I've been awake for an hour or so.
>>>>>
>>>>> ========
>>>>>
>>>>> I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast until 3 or 4
>>>>> hours
>>>>> later.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheri
>>>>
>>>> I sleep when I can. Insomnia seems to be a regular part of my life
>>>> now. The only planned meal these days is dinner. Also, it takes me
>>>> an hour or so to think clearly after I wake.
>>>
>>> ======
>>>
>>> Yes, I don't know how old you are, but I'm 72 and have been dealing
>>> with insomnia for a couple of years now, like you, I cat nap when I
>>> can. It takes me more than an hour to want to do clear thinking about
>>> anything.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>
>> I've had issues with insomnia for a couple of decades. I really like
>> MidNite tablets (thanks to Nancy Young for suggesting it!). It's an
>> herbal concoction with melatonin, chewable or just let it dissolve on
>> your tongue. You can take it if you wake up at 2AM and just know you're
>> going to toss and turn the rest of the night. It really does help me
>> sleep better and I don't wake up feeling groggy.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>> ==
>>
>> I have big problems with sleep too Problem is that I have asthma
>> and the doc won't give me sleeping pills, she says it would be
>> dangerous if I had an attack in the night. I often wonder about the
>> type you describe and wonder if they would be any safer.
>
> I don't know about taking them with asthma, I just went next door to
> Walgreen's and bought some. I hope they work. Here's what I found about
> the asthma question, I don't think I would take the chance without
> checking with your doctor.
>
> "Melatonin May Worsen Asthma. Melatonin, a popular sleep aid often used
> to treat jet lag, may worsen asthma, according to a new study."
>
> Cheri

Absolutely, don't take anything (over the counter medications) without
checking with your doctor.

Fortunately I don't have asthma. MidNite definitely helps me sleep more
soundly. Can't say it's for everyone. Just that it works for me.

Jill

=

You are very lucky and I hope it all works well for you!

"Cheri" wrote in message news
"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 9/7/2018 2:44 PM, Cheri wrote:
>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>>
>>> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>>>
>>> On 9/6/2018 3:46 PM, Cheri wrote:
>>>> " > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>>> ...
>>>>>> > On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
>>>>>> >> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato puree
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> >> topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red onion. It was
>>>>>> tasty >> and
>>>>>> >> filling. You?
>>>>>> >>
>>>>>> >>
>>>>>> >> -- >> Cheri
>>>>>> >
>>>>>> > A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry preserves.
>>>>>> I > don't
>>>>>> > eat until I've been awake for an hour or so.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ========
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast until 3 or 4
>>>>>> hours
>>>>>> later.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheri
>>>>>
>>>>> I sleep when I can. Insomnia seems to be a regular part of my life
>>>>> now. The only planned meal these days is dinner. Also, it takes me an
>>>>> hour or so to think clearly after I wake.
>>>>
>>>> ======
>>>>
>>>> Yes, I don't know how old you are, but I'm 72 and have been dealing
>>>> with insomnia for a couple of years now, like you, I cat nap when I
>>>> can. It takes me more than an hour to want to do clear thinking about
>>>> anything.
>>>>
>>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> I've had issues with insomnia for a couple of decades. I really like
>>> MidNite tablets (thanks to Nancy Young for suggesting it!). It's an
>>> herbal concoction with melatonin, chewable or just let it dissolve on
>>> your tongue. You can take it if you wake up at 2AM and just know you're
>>> going to toss and turn the rest of the night. It really does help me
>>> sleep better and I don't wake up feeling groggy.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>>
>>> ==
>>>
>>> I have big problems with sleep too Problem is that I have asthma and
>>> the doc won't give me sleeping pills, she says it would be dangerous if
>>> I had an attack in the night. I often wonder about the type you describe
>>> and wonder if they would be any safer.
>>
>> I don't know about taking them with asthma, I just went next door to
>> Walgreen's and bought some. I hope they work. Here's what I found about
>> the asthma question, I don't think I would take the chance without
>> checking with your doctor.
>>
>> "Melatonin May Worsen Asthma. Melatonin, a popular sleep aid often used
>> to treat jet lag, may worsen asthma, according to a new study."
>>
>> Cheri
>
> Absolutely, don't take anything (over the counter medications) without
> checking with your doctor.
>
> Fortunately I don't have asthma. MidNite definitely helps me sleep more
> soundly. Can't say it's for everyone. Just that it works for me.
>
> Jill


I'm very glad of the suggestion, not your fault if they don't work for me or
for everyone, I hope they work for me and glad they do for you.

Cheri

===

Good luck! Fingers crossed

On 9/7/2018 3:45 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Fri 07 Sep 2018 12:10:08p, jmcquown told us...
>
>> On 9/7/2018 2:44 PM, Cheri wrote:
>>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "jmcquown"Â* wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>
>>>> On 9/6/2018 3:46 PM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>> " > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-4, Cheri
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh
>>>>>>>>> tomato puree and topped with a tin of kippered snacks and
>>>>>>>>> some red onion. It was tasty >> and filling. You?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> -- >> Cheri
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry
>>>>>>>> preserves. I > don't eat until I've been awake for an hour
>>>>>>>> or so.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ========
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast until
>>>>>>> 3 or 4 hours later.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cheri
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I sleep when I can. Insomnia seems to be a regular part of my
>>>>>> life now. The only planned meal these days is dinner. Also, it
>>>>>> takes me an hour or so to think clearly after I wake.
>>>>>
>>>>> ======
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes, I don't know how old you are, but I'm 72 and have been
>>>>> dealing with insomnia for a couple of years now, like you, I
>>>>> cat nap when I can. It takes me more than an hour to want to do
>>>>> clear thinking about anything.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheri
>>>>
>>>> I've had issues with insomnia for a couple of decades.Â* I really
>>>> like MidNite tablets (thanks to Nancy Young for suggesting
>>>> it!).Â* It's an herbal concoction with melatonin, chewable or
>>>> just let it dissolve on your tongue.Â* You can take it if you
>>>> wake up at 2AM and just know you're going to toss and turn the
>>>> rest of the night.Â* It really does help me sleep better and I
>>>> don't wake up feeling groggy.
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>>
>>>> ==
>>>>
>>>> I have big problems with sleep tooÂ* Problem is that I have
>>>> asthma and the doc won't give me sleeping pills, she says it
>>>> would be dangerous if I had an attack in the night.Â* I often
>>>> wonder about the type you describe and wonder if they would be
>>>> any safer.
>>>
>>> I don't know about taking them with asthma, I just went next door
>>> to Walgreen's and bought some. I hope they work. Here's what I
>>> found about the asthma question, I don't think I would take the
>>> chance without checking with your doctor.
>>>
>>> "Melatonin May Worsen Asthma. Melatonin, a popular sleep aid
>>> often used to treat jet lag, may worsen asthma, according to a
>>> new study."
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>
>> Absolutely, don't take anything (over the counter medications)
>> without checking with your doctor.
>>
>> Fortunately I don't have asthma. MidNite definitely helps me
>> sleep more soundly. Can't say it's for everyone. Just that it
>> works for me.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>
> I also trust a good phaarmacist who knows all of my medications,
> contraindications, allergies, etc., and has dealt with the various
> physicians I go to. In some cases they know more about the drugs
> than the doctors do.
>
I don't have a "pharmacist". I only take one prescription (knock wood)
and I buy it wherever it happens to cost less since I have to pay out of
pocket. My doctor did ask about OTC medications I take (ibuprophen,
occasionally, and melatonin or diphenhydramine for sleep sometimes).
She said nothing I normally take (or eat) would cause any adverse reactions.

Jill

On 9/7/2018 3:27 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Fri 07 Sep 2018 10:50:31a, jmcquown told us...
>
>> On 9/7/2018 12:00 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> On Fri 07 Sep 2018 07:42:02a, jmcquown told us...
>>>
>>>> On 9/7/2018 4:29 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> "Cheri" > wrote in message
>>>>> news >>>>>> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh tomato
>>>>>> puree and topped with a tin of kippered snacks and some red
>>>>>> onion. It was tasty and filling. You?
>>>>>
>>>>> Something somewhat yucky. Had a Drs. appointment in another
>>>>> city so didn't even get to eat breakfast until after 4:00 pm.
>>>>> Decided to buy a TV dinner type thing only to discover that
>>>>> there apparently are no more such as I know them. At least not
>>>>> at Walmart and anything that did look like it might be good was
>>>>> expensive! I wound up buy something inexpensive that had two
>>>>> cheese enchiladas. Those weren't bad but the edges got crisp.
>>>>> The bad part was the rice. Thankfully there were only two
>>>>> bites. White rice with a green pea, two black beans and a
>>>>> couple of carrot dices. Gummy and flavorless.
>>>>
>>>> I'm not surprised you were disappointed with a TV dinner type
>>>> thing. They were never very good. If you have to go in that
>>>> direction, Stouffer's is about the best. The chicken
>>>> enchilada's aren't bad. I have no idea if they sell them at
>>>> Walmart.
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>>
>>>
>>> They sell them at our Walmarts in AZ.
>>>
>> Well, ya know Julie lives in a Bothell bubble. Her Walmart TV
>> dinner offerings are likely not the same as yours or mine.
>>
>> I've never shopped for groceries at Walmart. <shrug>
>>
>> Jill
>>
>
> We have many purchasing sources near us including two Walmarts. I
> don't buy fresh produce or meats, but I do buy canned goods, cleaning
> products, etc. In most cases the prices are much better than the
> other markets.
>
I get my one prescription filled at Walmart because they have the lowest
price and they accept the GoodRx discount card. The only other thing I
buy there is cat food and kitty litter. I've never ventured into the
grocery side of the store. I buy cleaning products, toilet paper, etc.
at Family Dollar. The only reason for that is it is much closer to my
house than Walmart.

Jill

"jmcquown" wrote in message ...


>
I don't have a "pharmacist". I only take one prescription (knock wood)
and I buy it wherever it happens to cost less since I have to pay out of
pocket. My doctor did ask about OTC medications I take (ibuprophen,
occasionally, and melatonin or diphenhydramine for sleep sometimes).
She said nothing I normally take (or eat) would cause any adverse reactions.

Jill

==

Did those pills you are taking for sleep, come from a regular pharmacy, or a
health food shop?

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>
>
>>
> I don't have a "pharmacist". I only take one prescription (knock wood)
> and I buy it wherever it happens to cost less since I have to pay out of
> pocket. My doctor did ask about OTC medications I take (ibuprophen,
> occasionally, and melatonin or diphenhydramine for sleep sometimes).
> She said nothing I normally take (or eat) would cause any adverse
> reactions.
>
> Jill
>
> ==
>
> Did those pills you are taking for sleep, come from a regular pharmacy, or
> a
> health food shop?

I bought them at Walgreen's yesterday, a regular pharmacy.

Cheri

"Cheri" wrote in message news
"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>
>
>>
> I don't have a "pharmacist". I only take one prescription (knock wood)
> and I buy it wherever it happens to cost less since I have to pay out of
> pocket. My doctor did ask about OTC medications I take (ibuprophen,
> occasionally, and melatonin or diphenhydramine for sleep sometimes).
> She said nothing I normally take (or eat) would cause any adverse
> reactions.
>
> Jill
>
> ==
>
> Did those pills you are taking for sleep, come from a regular pharmacy, or
> a
> health food shop?

I bought them at Walgreen's yesterday, a regular pharmacy.

Cheri
===

Oh ok! I see a lot of sleeping tablets in the Health Food Shop, but not in
a regular pharmacy. That is why I was asking if they might be safe. I
won't be testing them out though, I will just stay awake and grumble

On 9/8/2018 1:23 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "jmcquown"Â* wrote in message ...
>
>
>>
> I don't have a "pharmacist".Â* I only take one prescription (knock wood)
> and I buy it wherever it happens to cost less since I have to pay out of
> pocket.Â* My doctor did ask about OTC medications I take (ibuprophen,
> occasionally, and melatonin or diphenhydramine for sleep sometimes).
> She said nothing I normally take (or eat) would cause any adverse
> reactions.
>
> Jill
>
> ==
>
> Did those pills you are taking for sleep, come from a regular pharmacy,
> or a
> health food shop?

They are over the counter medications. Doesn't have to be a pharmacy
but in many stores they are located in that area. Not from a health
food shop.

Jill

On 9/8/2018 2:49 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "Cheri"* wrote in message news >
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>> "jmcquown"* wrote in message ...
>>
>>
>>>
>> I don't have a "pharmacist".* I only take one prescription (knock wood)
>> and I buy it wherever it happens to cost less since I have to pay out of
>> pocket.* My doctor did ask about OTC medications I take (ibuprophen,
>> occasionally, and melatonin or diphenhydramine for sleep sometimes).
>> She said nothing I normally take (or eat) would cause any adverse
>> reactions.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Did those pills you are taking for sleep, come from a regular
>> pharmacy, or a
>> health food shop?
>
> I bought them at Walgreen's yesterday, a regular pharmacy.
>
> Cheri
> ===
>
> Oh ok!* I see a lot of sleeping tablets in the Health Food Shop, but not
> in a regular pharmacy.* That is why I was asking if they might be safe.
> I won't be testing them out though, I will just stay awake and grumble
>
>
Ask your doctor! Or just stay awake and grumble.

Jill

On 9/8/2018 2:03 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Sat 08 Sep 2018 09:20:13a, jmcquown told us...
>
>> On 9/7/2018 3:45 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> On Fri 07 Sep 2018 12:10:08p, jmcquown told us...
>>>
>>>> On 9/7/2018 2:44 PM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "jmcquown"ÂÂ* wrote in message
>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 9/6/2018 3:46 PM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>>>> " > wrote in
>>>>>>> message
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-4, Cheri
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> ..
>>>>>>>>> .
>>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:08:07 PM UTC-4, Cheri
>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> I had a slice of rye bread, toasted, spead with fresh
>>>>>>>>>>> tomato puree and topped with a tin of kippered snacks and
>>>>>>>>>>> some red onion. It was tasty >> and filling. You?
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> -- >> Cheri
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> A slice of sour dough toast with butter and blackberry
>>>>>>>>>> preserves. I > don't eat until I've been awake for an hour
>>>>>>>>>> or so.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ========
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I get up very early but I don't usually have breakfast
>>>>>>>>> until 3 or 4 hours later.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Cheri
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I sleep when I can. Insomnia seems to be a regular part of
>>>>>>>> my life now. The only planned meal these days is dinner.
>>>>>>>> Also, it takes me an hour or so to think clearly after I
>>>>>>>> wake.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ======
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Yes, I don't know how old you are, but I'm 72 and have been
>>>>>>> dealing with insomnia for a couple of years now, like you, I
>>>>>>> cat nap when I can. It takes me more than an hour to want to
>>>>>>> do clear thinking about anything.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cheri
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've had issues with insomnia for a couple of decades.ÂÂ* I
>>>>>> really like MidNite tablets (thanks to Nancy Young for
>>>>>> suggesting it!).ÂÂ* It's an herbal concoction with melatonin,
>>>>>> chewable or just let it dissolve on your tongue.ÂÂ* You can
>>>>>> take it if you wake up at 2AM and just know you're going to
>>>>>> toss and turn the rest of the night.ÂÂ* It really does help me
>>>>>> sleep better and I don't wake up feeling groggy.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jill
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ==
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have big problems with sleep tooÂÂ* Problem is that I have
>>>>>> asthma and the doc won't give me sleeping pills, she says it
>>>>>> would be dangerous if I had an attack in the night.ÂÂ* I often
>>>>>> wonder about the type you describe and wonder if they would be
>>>>>> any safer.
>>>>>
>>>>> I don't know about taking them with asthma, I just went next
>>>>> door to Walgreen's and bought some. I hope they work. Here's
>>>>> what I found about the asthma question, I don't think I would
>>>>> take the chance without checking with your doctor.
>>>>>
>>>>> "Melatonin May Worsen Asthma. Melatonin, a popular sleep aid
>>>>> often used to treat jet lag, may worsen asthma, according to a
>>>>> new study."
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheri
>>>>
>>>> Absolutely, don't take anything (over the counter medications)
>>>> without checking with your doctor.
>>>>
>>>> Fortunately I don't have asthma. MidNite definitely helps me
>>>> sleep more soundly. Can't say it's for everyone. Just that it
>>>> works for me.
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>>
>>>
>>> I also trust a good phaarmacist who knows all of my medications,
>>> contraindications, allergies, etc., and has dealt with the
>>> various physicians I go to. In some cases they know more about
>>> the drugs than the doctors do.
>>>
>> I don't have a "pharmacist". I only take one prescription (knock
>> wood) and I buy it wherever it happens to cost less since I have
>> to pay out of pocket. My doctor did ask about OTC medications I
>> take (ibuprophen, occasionally, and melatonin or diphenhydramine
>> for sleep sometimes). She said nothing I normally take (or eat)
>> would cause any adverse reactions.
>>
>> Jill
>
> You're fortunate. Both David and I take numerous prescriptions and
> peridically see numerous doctors. We consistently go to the same
> pharmacy which helps us insure that we don't have any issues with
> drug interactions. With every doctor's visit we take a printed
> prescription list in case it needs to be updated in their records.
> We also take the same list to the pharmacy if we have specific
> questions concering any changes or new drugs.
>
I'm very fortunate. Hoping I take after my father in regards to
medication. I take one Rx drug. He didn't take any. My mother was a
walking pharmacopeia. She just took whatever the doctors (many of them,
none really consulting with the other about what she was taking)
prescribed. Turns out she only needed about four of those medications.

Jill

"jmcquown" wrote in message ...

On 9/8/2018 1:23 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>
>
>>
> I don't have a "pharmacist". I only take one prescription (knock wood)
> and I buy it wherever it happens to cost less since I have to pay out of
> pocket. My doctor did ask about OTC medications I take (ibuprophen,
> occasionally, and melatonin or diphenhydramine for sleep sometimes).
> She said nothing I normally take (or eat) would cause any adverse
> reactions.
>
> Jill
>
> ==
>
> Did those pills you are taking for sleep, come from a regular pharmacy,
> or a
> health food shop?

They are over the counter medications. Doesn't have to be a pharmacy
but in many stores they are located in that area. Not from a health
food shop.

Jill

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Yes, thanks. I've never seen any in a pharmacy.

"jmcquown" wrote in message ...

On 9/8/2018 2:49 PM, Ophelia wrote:
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>
> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
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>>
>>>
>> I don't have a "pharmacist". I only take one prescription (knock wood)
>> and I buy it wherever it happens to cost less since I have to pay out of
>> pocket. My doctor did ask about OTC medications I take (ibuprophen,
>> occasionally, and melatonin or diphenhydramine for sleep sometimes).
>> She said nothing I normally take (or eat) would cause any adverse
>> reactions.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Did those pills you are taking for sleep, come from a regular
>> pharmacy, or a
>> health food shop?
>
> I bought them at Walgreen's yesterday, a regular pharmacy.
>
> Cheri
> ===
>
> Oh ok! I see a lot of sleeping tablets in the Health Food Shop, but not
> in a regular pharmacy. That is why I was asking if they might be safe.
> I won't be testing them out though, I will just stay awake and grumble
>
>
Ask your doctor! Or just stay awake and grumble.

Jill

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I already did lol I told you. She said no because of the asthma

Guess I will just have to stay awake and grumble ;p

Ophelia wrote:
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> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>>
>>
>>>
>> I don't have a "pharmacist". I only take one prescription (knock wood)
>> and I buy it wherever it happens to cost less since I have to pay out of
>> pocket. My doctor did ask about OTC medications I take (ibuprophen,
>> occasionally, and melatonin or diphenhydramine for sleep sometimes).
>> She said nothing I normally take (or eat) would cause any adverse
>> reactions.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Did those pills you are taking for sleep, come from a regular
>> pharmacy, or a
>> health food shop?
>
> I bought them at Walgreen's yesterday, a regular pharmacy.
>
> Cheri
> ===
>
> Oh ok! I see a lot of sleeping tablets in the Health Food Shop, but not
> in a regular pharmacy. That is why I was asking if they might be safe.
> I won't be testing them out though, I will just stay awake and grumble
>
>

Diphenhydramine is also known as the trademarked name Benadryl. Used
many years for allergy. It's one of the older allergy drugs that *did*
make you sleepy.

It's a good drug to cause drowsiness for a few hours, as well as it's
allergy relief properties.

If you found them in an all natural yuppie health food store, you will
have paid an exorbitant price, but at least gotten an effective drug.

"Ophelia" > wrote in message

> Oh ok! I see a lot of sleeping tablets in the Health Food Shop, but not
> in a regular pharmacy. That is why I was asking if they might be safe. I
> won't be testing them out though, I will just stay awake and grumble

The choices at Walgreen's were many, many different brands of sleep aids.

Cheri

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 9/8/2018 2:03 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:

>> You're fortunate. Both David and I take numerous prescriptions and
>> peridically see numerous doctors. We consistently go to the same
>> pharmacy which helps us insure that we don't have any issues with
>> drug interactions. With every doctor's visit we take a printed
>> prescription list in case it needs to be updated in their records.
>> We also take the same list to the pharmacy if we have specific
>> questions concering any changes or new drugs.
>>
> I'm very fortunate. Hoping I take after my father in regards to
> medication. I take one Rx drug. He didn't take any. My mother was a
> walking pharmacopeia. She just took whatever the doctors (many of them,
> none really consulting with the other about what she was taking)
> prescribed. Turns out she only needed about four of those medications.
>
> Jill


I take ibuprofen many days and a low dose aspirin every day, no RX...for
now.

Cheri

"Hank Rogers" > wrote in message

> Diphenhydramine is also known as the trademarked name Benadryl. Used
> many years for allergy. It's one of the older allergy drugs that *did*
> make you sleepy.
>
> It's a good drug to cause drowsiness for a few hours, as well as it's
> allergy relief properties.
>
> If you found them in an all natural yuppie health food store, you will
> have paid an exorbitant price, but at least gotten an effective drug.

Also good for dogs that suffer from allergies.

Cheri

Cheri wrote:
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>
>> Oh ok! I see a lot of sleeping tablets in the Health Food Shop, but
>> not in a regular pharmacy. That is why I was asking if they might be
>> safe. I won't be testing them out though, I will just stay awake and
>> grumble
>
> The choices at Walgreen's were many, many different brands of sleep aids.
>
> Cheri
>
>

Damn, sounds like a Jolie Bove question from Bothell.

Maybe the gardener can help out?