Suzanne, with this combo of sleep deprivation and unspeakable pain, getting into a funk and having sanity issues is extremely common, I might even go so far as to suggest it is normal.

I hope we can help you find some true relief. Many of us long time CH'ers here have found that relying strictly on doctors was a surefire prescription for some metric tonloads of pain, but with the info and advice found here some breakthroughs and sustained relief are quite possible.

Your O2 therapy - if it is the standard prescription from a doctor it is very likely low flow, rebreather O2. Most of us find this to be of limited effectiveness. But step it up to high flow 100% O2 and WOW, big difference. The oxygen info link to the left of this page has good info on this.

Also, something harmless - and possibly even beneficial in other ways - is the particular vitamin D3 regimen that forum members here have recently been adopting, some with impressive prevention results. Here's the discussion topic about that: Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to or

Melatonin can prevent the night hits for some. 9 mg before bed to start, up to 18 mg. Dang I thought I copied the particular form of melatonin that is thought to be best, but am not finding it now. Joe if you see this, how about layin' it on us again?

LOTS of other ways to fight this beast back are to be found here. Please stay, learn all about them, and then tell the beast we said hello right before you treat him to a swift uppercut to the jaw and knock his arse out. 

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