How To Cure Insomnia After Surgery. Its evidence-based very effective and the only long-term cure. Following tips like creating a comfortable environment and sticking to a sleep schedule among others can help manage your insomnia for a better recovery.
In my experience as a patient and a surgeon a lot of the sleep disturbance is from the strong narcotics taken for pain. Once the brain swelling from the surgery decreased I was weaned off the Decadron and started sleeping better. While I went through radiation treatment I was again put on Decadron for brain swelling and found I had the same problem with insomnia.
They also said that most prescription drugs will not work.
Stay away from blue light before bedtime. However acetaminophen and ibuprofen 7 are less disruptive making it easier to get back to a normal sleep schedule after surgery. In some cases extra pillows a heating pad or ice packs can temporarily relieve symptoms enough for. Take Medication about Half-Hour before Bedtime.