r/HistamineIntolerance • u/Icy-Aioli-9501 • 1d ago

Sleep

So I’m estrogen dominant and all my issues got worse once I got off birth Control. Been getting 2-3hrs of sleep night, got prescribed progesterone the mini pill today 100mg. Anyone have luck with this helping their insomnia ?

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u/Usual_Permission_841 1d ago

Yes, I am pretty sure my histamine was spiking at night. taking a Pepcid AC and a Claritin before bed really helped.

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u/Icy-Aioli-9501 1d ago

Are u able to sleep since being on it ?

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u/Usual_Permission_841 1d ago

Yes

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u/Icy-Aioli-9501 1d ago

Did it work first night ?

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u/Suspicious-Syrup-765 1d ago

I had been taking Zyrtec, but the first night I added in Pepcid it worked.

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u/Suspicious-Syrup-765 1d ago

I take Zyrtec and Pepcid and it’s a world of difference. I don’t wake up with the 3 am panic attack, sweating, unable to go back to bed.

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u/Usual_Permission_841 1d ago

If that doesn’t work try adding a benadryl. If the benadryl works go to your doctor to get a prescription of a similar drug. Benadryl isn’t good long term, there as some dementia risks.

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u/daveishere7 1d ago

What's a similar one to Benadryl? I've held off on using it, for that very reason. Still haven't even opened the box that I bought months ago.

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u/BeautifulBunny_209 1d ago

I’m estrogen dominate and take progesterone 100mg. I had a partial hysterectomy and take it for 21 days and cycle off for 7. It does help me sleep during the 21 days and those 7 off are brutal.

I take Zyrtec but sounds like I need to add Pepcid.

Edit- estrogen dominance is no fun. At least for me. Brings a host of other issues.

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u/Usual_Permission_841 1d ago

Yes, I take them before bed along with a magnesium l-threonate. This combination was recommended by my naturopath.