Can sleeping problems sometimes be an effect of Hypothyroidism?

Posted on May 25, 2009 by insomniaexpert

unused account asked:


I have Hypothyroidism and sleeping problems, I was wondering if they might be connected.
I think I might have had what ‘nursekuba’ described before, but as far as sleeping problems I mean trouble falling asleep. I have no trouble staying asleep once I am asleep, but I just can’t seem to turn my brain off and fall asleep.

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3 Responses to Can sleeping problems sometimes be an effect of Hypothyroidism?

  1. nursekuba says:
    June 15, 2009 at 12:13 am

    Hypothyroidism and obstructive sleep apnea seem to be related. Not sure if that’s the sleeping problem you are refering to.

  2. Addie lowry duncan-vaughan says:
    June 17, 2009 at 8:51 am

    I would guess anything can effect the other malfunction.
    Tylenol is great to relax you so you can sleep.That’s what
    they give you mostly at the Hospitals.The Thyroid malfunction
    can make you depressed if not diagnoses.Depression messes with your sleep.So,there you go.

  3. Karen F says:
    June 20, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    yes!!! i also have this and I take ambien 10mg and I am out
    like a light in 45 min and sleep all night!

    I do not even hear my hubby snore.. It is heaven!!!!!!!!!!

    and if I need to go to bathroom I go and back to sleep immediatly.