Suggest remedy for sleeplessness in a person suffering with cerebral palsy
Patient: I have a 19 year old son with cerebral palsy and he has a struggle staying asleep. I give him 10mls chorale hydrate at 8.30,put him to bed at 9 as he has fallen asleep on my lap. But he wakes and continues to scream and won t settle. I have to wait till about 11.30 to give him another 10mls chorale hydrate. Sometimes I have to give him diazepam but don t want to give him that really. He seems to have a lot of trapped wind as he is double up with it and when I get him out of bed and back in the living room he burps. I just need something to get him asleep and him to have a full nights sleep as he is p.e.g feed at night so if he is asleep he will really benefit. Doctor: Hi,  You should consider giving your son medication for sleep such as Valerian, Melatonin, etc.  Also, chamomile tea in the evening may help promote a better sleep.  Diazepam may be used and should be avoided prolonged use to avoid dependence.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho,  Neurologist, Surgical