Melatonin while you have AA?

Hi all. I've been having a lot of trouble sleeping recently. As such, went to the pharmacy, and was almost going to purchase Melatonin (natural supplement that helps sleep). However, as I was reading the back label, it cautions not to take melatonin if you have any autoimmune disorders.

Obviously I put the bottle back down since popular thought is that AA is an autoimmune disorder.

Anyone have any further info on melatonin and AA? Anyone with AA use melatonin with or without any impacts?

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by John M. on August 28, 2009 at 7:27pm
Wow, that was a good Google hit. Thanks for posting Jen! Certainly hope it doesn't freak you our or anything, but wanted to at least ping the folks on the community here. Take care!
Permalink Reply by John M. on August 28, 2009 at 10:05pm
Hi Jen! No worries...I think it's great to have a venue like this with people in the same/similar situations. Maybe collective experiences and thought might help us along the way. I've heard the same that melatonin is a good, temporary fix, but shouldn't be taken long-term as well. I was soooo tempted since I've had such a hard time sleeping these days. Self-restraint worked this time (unlike when I'm in a golf store or on eBay).

Hope all is well with you!
Permalink Reply by JeffreySF on August 28, 2009 at 10:05pm
Interesting Topic.
I used to take 1mg melatonin at bedtime many years ago. It always "helped" me sleep. I quit taking it after I heard it wasnt good to take on a regular basis. I think I read/heard it could decrease other neurotransmitters in the brain.
Ugh....it's always something isn't it?
Permalink Reply by Joshua on August 31, 2009 at 12:05pm
Hi John,

I always believe in treating the "underlying cause" to your sleeping trouble instead of relying to meds in early stage. Yes, scientific literatures do suggest that melatonin may enhances the immune system and is used a part of research for treatment of HIV/AIDs. Therefore, anything boosting the immune system is not good for autoimmune diseases. However, melatonin is of low toxicity. In my opinion, our body naturally produces melatonin (by the pineal gland, receiving information from the hypothalamus and photoperiod) to regulate the circardian cycle which affects our sleeping behaviour. I dont really believe in meds taking over our body's normal function unless part of your body is proven to be dysfunction like in cases of hypothyroidism. So, I believe that you need to recall what has happened that might affect your sleeping behaviour. Over excitement or stress? Probably due to alopecia? Try to keep to an hour routine/ habit before bed. Like reading some light or watching a short comedy..etc. Try to wind down your activities when its approaching your sleeping time. An early morning exercise or even in the evening can help you to sleep better at night. I had a couple of weeks trouble sleeping last year...but then I identified the stress factors and deal with it...and then I can sleep well again. Thats all I have to say for now. Thank you . God bless.
jt

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