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About Karel Sleis
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
all questions on sleep disorders,expert on narcolepsy,its symptoms

Experience
i have narcolepsy since age l6

Organizations
past chairman of the american narcolepsy association
member of narcolepsy network

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Karel Sleis 
In Category  Sleep Disorders

SubjectDate Asked

Weird sleep problem...very weird.11/18/2009
  Q: OK. This does not happen all of the time. But when it happens it is usually after about 5am. I am 60 ...
  A: If youre having these awakenings at night it could have to do with your cpap settings not giving you ...
Sense of 'dying'?11/18/2009
  Q: I'm 23 and this has only happened a couple of times to me but both quite recently. I'm not convinced ...
  A: It sounds like sleep paralysis/hallucinations , understand im not a doctor. i suffer from narcolepsy ...
Sleep Disorder - interrupted sleep11/18/2009
  Q: I reviewed an answer to a similar question (interrupted sleep), however the person's situation was a ...
  A: In your situation I can tell you that you either have the daytime sleepiness because of your ...
Nightmare.11/16/2009
  Q: I get these horrible experiences usually about 1 to 2am where my i'm half awake & it feels that ...
  A: What you are experiencing is natural phenomenon called sleep paralysis and hypnangogic ...
Weeping11/14/2009
  Q: The question is related to my younger sister she is 10 yrs old the problem is that all the time ...
  A: You should ask her if she had a bad dream or something is bothering her. However just like a ...
talking in my sleep11/12/2009
  Q: So this is my first boyfriend that i now live with, and ever since we have been living together he ...
  A: I suggest since you are talking in your sleep its because you are not used to living with someone ...
hypnogogic hallucinations?11/7/2009
  Q: I am 40 yrs old and have always had a problem with sleep walking and talking. In the past year or ...
  A: If these dreams are happening regularly and your daytime alertness is affected you may want to ...
Irregular Breathing during sleep11/7/2009
  Q: I have noticed my boyfriend's irregular breathing during sleep several times. It seems that he will ...
  A: If he snores he could be suffering from sleep apnea, which the person literally will gurgle in his ...
narcolepsy11/5/2009
  Q: my name is Brittany.I'm 18 years old and I was diagnosed with narcolepsy as of 08/06/2008. I had ...
  A: You need to go back to the md that dianosed you, the sleep center and be placed on medication if he ...
sleep headaches11/5/2009
  Q: I often develop headaches while I am sleeping. The discomfort can wake me up and I need to get up ...
  A: You can try 3 hours before sleep stay away from chocolate, caramel colored soda like coke and pepsi, ...
I sleep way too much11/4/2009
  Q: The past month or two i have been getting very sleepy during the day either after work or school and ...
  A: First of all you need to go to your md to rule out the easiest with simple blood tests, anemia, ...
Symptom of a sleep disorder?11/4/2009
  Q: When I was about 9 years old I was trying to do my homework and someone made me laugh intensely. ...
  A: My guess is you also may be having cataplexy a sysmptom of narcolepsy. I suggest you go back to ...
problem with sleep11/3/2009
  Q: I have had this problem in the past, but not for some time. It has now started again. I am a 41 yr ...
  A: What you are experiencing is normal natural phenomenon. Its called sleep paralysis and hypnangogic ...
Sleeping Too Much10/29/2009
  Q: Hey Karel, I am not sure if I am writing the right person but it is worth a shot. I am a college ...
  A: You could be suffering from narcolepsy, which is the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep at ...
Waking up early10/28/2009
  Q: I am 68 years old male, in good health and non-smoker. I have this problem for many years. I don't ...
  A: follow these tips Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as ...
morning exhaustion10/28/2009
  Q: i have a set wake up time but i feel exhausted with a very slight headache,for the 1st hour of the ...
  A: Apparently you may have a mild case of narcolepsy. I suggest you talk to the md who gave you the ...
Raising arms to tickle stroke them in deep sleep10/27/2009
  Q: So, I have decided to finally get to the bottom of this. There seems to be a lack of information on ...
  A: First of all you need to stop drinking, alcohol on some can make you unable to sleep . Thats ...
Deep sleep issues?10/27/2009
  Q: OK, this seems like a weird one. I know I have had some kind of sleeping issue for 5 or 6 years. ...
  A: You must stop drinking as alcohol can make one stay awake or inable to keep sleeping.also follow ...
sleeping disorder10/25/2009
  Q: i am worried about sleeping and wonder if its all in my head what i get is i sleep and dream of nice ...
  A: wHAT YOURare experiencing is normal natural phenomenon. Its called sleep paralysis and hypnangogic ...
Narcolepsy, Sleep Inertia10/24/2009
  Q: I have been diagnosed with Narcolepsy, though I've had it most of my life. I've had every blood test ...
  A: I also have narcolepsy, you apparently need some stronger med. like ritalin or dexedrine, You also ...
Sleep disorder10/23/2009
  Q: I have difficulty going to sleep and wake up approx every 2 hours with sweats which occur day and ...
  A: Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ...
Lack of sleep10/20/2009
  Q: My wife (32 years with 3 kids: 8 & 7 & 2 years) is having non-sleeping periods, which lasts for 3-4 ...
  A: Although Im no doctor you might want to bring her eeg report for a second opinion. Meanwhile try ...
hallucinations before sleep?10/18/2009
  Q: Sometimes I'm lying in bed trying to fall asleep, and all of a sudden while I'm breathing a weird ...
  A: What you are experiencing is sleep paralysis. Usually upon awakening or falling to sleep. What ...
suddenly sleeping while sitting upright10/15/2009
  Q: iv noticed that lately i will fall asleep (mostly during school) randomly while trying not to sleep, ...
  A: The first thing you need to do is go to your md and get basic blood tests to rule out any thyroid ...
Sleeping to Death -Feeling really at my end.10/13/2009
  Q: I am 35 and have slept my life away. I am really worried because I have done this my whole life but ...
  A: You may very well indeed may be suffering from a sleep seizure the humming and holding your hand out ...
Why do I make such weird noises when I sleep???10/12/2009
  Q: When I sleep, whether i's falling asleep, or fully asleep, I make weird noises from my throat. They ...
  A: You may have sleep apnea. It may be a snore. Sleep apnea is when you sleep the tongue blocks your ...
chronic tiredness10/12/2009
  Q: I am 16 and fairly active I play 3 sports and work at a grocery store. Every day it seems I'm never ...
  A: fIRST OF ALL you should show this to your parents. Go to your md and get complete blood and urine ...
sleep delay10/4/2009
  Q: It's been five nights I can't sleep. During the day I fall deep asleep. I have the tendency to sleep ...
  A: While your problem seems psychiatric you may need better anti anxiety meds. However when it comes ...
help10/2/2009
  Q: really i need your advice,i am 28 y/o female,i used to have normal sleep habit except the last 2 ...
  A: You might cvonsider a therapist and possibly antianxiety medicine like xanax but first try these ...
sleep driving9/27/2009
  Q: im a truck driver from india. -- parcel truck. i must drive in the night for a living. but i find it ...
  A: If you are sleepy during the day you may be suffering from narcolepsy, go to sleepnet.com click on ...
Losing sleep9/22/2009
  Q: My brother goes to sleep right away at night (typically around 10:00 pm) but every night he wakes up ...
  A: Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ...
Sleep paralysis caused by a brain tumor?9/22/2009
  Q: I realise you are not an MD, but I was hoping you might be able to provide some assistance regarding ...
  A: When it comes to brain tumors anything is possible. They can do different neurological things. ...
dreaming while awake9/19/2009
  Q: I've had this 'thing' ever since I can remember and it scares me to death. When falling asleep I go ...
  A: Relax, this is normal phenomenon, its called hypnangogic hallucinations and sleep paralysis, ...
Sleep paralysis times 10!9/19/2009
  Q: I have had sleep paralysis for as long as I can remember. It normally happens once a month. Last ...
  A: if your daytime sleepiness is affected by it you maywant to consult a sleep center to be placed on ...
fainting/for a few seconds usually in a sleep or relaxed state9/19/2009
  Q: My Partner who is 65years old has over the past 4/5 years been having a fainting/dizzy spells every ...
  A: Im no md but it sounds like a symptom of narcolepsy called cataplexy when you mention the so called ...
Sleep patterns, insomnia9/16/2009
  Q: I was recently laid off from my job, at age 59. When I was working, I never felt like I got enough ...
  A: First of all never nap after 3pm in afternoon and never more than 20 minutes no matter what time you ...
Dreaming, talking and movements while sleeping9/13/2009
  Q: I dream everytime and anywhere I go to sleep. I talk in my sleep to the people I am talking to in my ...
  A: What you are having is if it happens just before you awaken or fall off to sleep its called ...
hypersomnia with cataplexy9/12/2009
  Q: I am with a new doctor now who has diagnosed me with Hypersomnia (my previous doctor was treating me ...
  A: Hypersomnia is just another term in a way for idiopathic narcolepsy.hes just using wrong terms. Now ...
I wiggle and make noises in my sleep!9/10/2009
  Q: my partner is starting to get rather annoyed with me i seem to make a lot of moaning and groaning ...
  A: If you are snoring it could be sleep apnea, however if you are twitching in your sleep it could be ...
Strange noises when sleeping9/5/2009
  Q: For as long as I can remember I have tossed and turned and grind my teeth while sleeping. Now my ...
  A: Teeth grinding when sleeping you can buy a bite block which they sell over the counter in your local ...
Sleep whilst travelling9/3/2009
  Q: I travel frequently however just can not fall asleep on an aeropane (even when travelling ...
  A: You definitely dont want to try sleep meds. What you should do is first of all whatever time your ...
I have seizures before i sleep, i think..9/3/2009
  Q: kay, i'm 16, for a few years now this has been happening but im going to try my hardest to describe ...
  A: You probably have a form of sleep seizures. You need to see a neurologist for an eeg and mri to rule ...
tongue chewing!9/2/2009
  Q: I am writing to you to ask a question regarding chewing my tongue! I have done this quite a lot in ...
  A: Stress and anxiety however if you do it in your sleep it could be a form of a sleep seizure at which ...
GERD9/2/2009
  Q: I have episodes about every 3 months where I wake up in the middle of the night feeling like my ...
  A: Yes ger can do it you need to sleep on a wedge pillow you can buy them at a surgical supply store, ...
Whimpering9/1/2009
  Q: I've been at college for about two weeks now, and my roommate just told me that I've woken her up ...
  A: If they dont see you twitch or anything and you are not snoring i wouldnt worry about it. 3 hours ...
before sleep hallucinations8/27/2009
  Q: i am still awake in the dark of my bedroom,when the visions start, fast moving black or grey images ...
  A: Now that you mentioned the paxil it very well could be from it and you may have to be switched to ...
I wake up in the night hallucinating that things are growing. What is this ?8/26/2009
  Q: Last night I found my self waking up with a massive head ache and a sore throat, I decided to go ...
  A: If it were a sleeping disorder you would not feel weak and would not be walking around but ...
unable to wake up8/23/2009
  Q: I've had what i think sleep paralysis for a few years now. I always dream about not being able to ...
  A: If it happens once in awhile its normal phenomenon, however when it happens frequently and your ...
Frequent waking, fast pulse, sweating8/22/2009
  Q: I have been waking up frequently every night - up to 7 or 8 times - for the past 12 months although ...
  A: First of all it sounds like anxiety, however I would see a pulmonary doctor just to outrule any ...
Im afraid to fall asleep8/16/2009
  Q: Im not sure if its a sleepin disorder but i really want to fix it. Im scared to fall asleep because ...
  A: First of all the reason whey the dreams are happening more is because you are suffering from ...
How can my dreams merge with my reality while I'm awake?8/12/2009
  Q: I have had this condition since I can remember. Every once in a while I will "wake up" in the middle ...
  A: What happens either when you just fall asleep or awaken the body and the brain are supposed to ...
sleep disorder8/12/2009
  Q: When I am in my initial sleep phase,whether it is taking a nap,or at bedtime,I get a violent jolt in ...
  A: The jolts could be from the ambien and or a mixture of other meds. However if these jolts are ...
Hallucinations?8/11/2009
  Q: Im 19 years old, and in good shape. I do not smoke or take drugs of any kind now, nor have I in the ...
  A: Hypnangogic hallucinations are normal phenomenon however if your daytime alertness is affected it ...
night shaking8/11/2009
  Q: Sleis, I am a 25 yr old healthy female. For the past couple of months i have been waking up because ...
  A: Im not an md a resp. therapist a motor seizure is a form of epilepsy but can happen to just one part ...
Phobia to fall asleep8/11/2009
  Q: After I had my baby I experienced this fear to fall asleep. I do not have insomnia I know if I could ...
  A: You need to speak to a psychiatrist or psychotherapist to help with these problems or the person ...
Does this sound sleep disorder related??8/6/2009
  Q: This may be one of the strangest questions you've been asked but I would value your opinion as I ...
  A: Definitely first of all the bugs are a symptom of narcolepsy, called sleep paralysis and hypnangogic ...
diagosing total insomnia8/6/2009
  Q: My wife (58) is in a psychiatric hospital after months of sleeping problems and claims of many ...
  A: You would need a sleep specialist or sleep center to do a polysonigram which is an overnight eeg, ...
sleep paralysis8/4/2009
  Q: i am suffering from this problem since 1985,during intial stages of sleep,suddenly tingling electric ...
  A: These drugs are antidepressants if you take it for one night and not the next you will get the ...
Could this be caused by Sleep Apnea?????? HELP!8/2/2009
  Q: Im a 24 yr old male, 205lbs, 6ft, cholesterol 245. I'm a very inactive person for about 4 years now, ...
  A: First of all bad sleep apnea causes your heart to literally stop, as well as awaken with shortness ...
very long flight7/30/2009
  Q: Ive got a 22 hour flight from Charlotte, NC to Los Angles, CA to Cannes, Australia coming up next ...
  A: I think you have to just go to bed a=when its your normal bedtime and set your watch for 8-10 hours, ...
Feel sleep most of the time7/30/2009
  Q: I feel quite sleepy most of the time. There are very less time I remember in the past 12 years when ...
  A: You may have narcolepsy which is the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep at inappropriate times, you ...
very long flight7/30/2009
  Q: Ive got a 22 hour flight from Charlotte, NC to Los Angles, CA to Cannes, Australia coming up next ...
  A: The best way to do it is first the day you are flying put your watch at least 1/4 of the time change ...
cant sleep7/29/2009
  Q: too am suffering from this condition. it doesn't matter how tired iam i cant sleep. i can sleep ...
  A: First of all you need to speak to your md about the meds not working unfortunately sleep meds are to ...
Sleep paralysis7/27/2009
  Q: I keep having these dreams over and over again. I'm in my bed and i cant move or talk and something ...
  A: What you are experiencing is normal phenomenon called sleep paralysis and hypnangogic hallucinations ...
Pavor Nocturnus7/27/2009
  Q: I have a niece of 9 year old, the daughter of my elder brother. The child is showing a behavious ...
  A: While Im not familiar with that disorder, you can go to sleepnet.com click on childrens disorders ...
Waking up with a fright7/24/2009
  Q: My fiance constantly wakes up with a fright if someone wakes him. The other night I came in after a ...
  A: If this happens often I strongly suggest he sees a therapist for some other stress problems may be ...
Startled in sleep7/24/2009
  Q: my wife gets startled is sleep quite often -like she shudders and goes back to slep. more often than ...
  A: It could be usually the mind and body tend to go to sleep together and awaken but sometime there is ...
restless sleep7/22/2009
  Q: i am a young adult, just 18 years of age and i have been through night terror when i was a kid, ...
  A: First of all you should go to your doctor and get your blood checked for any thyroid trouble or ...
Making noise in my sleep7/22/2009
  Q: My boyfriend has made me aware of the fact that almost everynight I make a sort of loud chomping ...
  A: It could be some sort of snore or post nasal drip, you might try sleeping more elevated on 2 pillows ...
sleeping problems7/22/2009
  Q: hey, my boyfriend has recently started having sleeping problems, no matter what time he goes to bed ...
  A: This sounds like insomnia which happens to all of us at different times in our lives, it could be ...
sleeping problem7/19/2009
  Q: yes i have a question i have no problem going to sleep but once im asleep my body goes through like ...
  A: What you are experiencing is normal natural phenomenon called sleep paralysis and hypnangogic ...
Interrupted sleep7/19/2009
  Q: My sleep schedule is very hectic due to school and work. For awhile now I've had to give my ...
  A: Interrupted sleep can ruin your sleep pattern, your wakefulness is impaired, your concentration, you ...
Hearing noises just as I'm falling asleep7/14/2009
  Q: Please help - it's just my son and I at home and almost every night, just before or as I'm falling ...
  A: If it happens just before you fall asleep or awaken it could be hypnangogic hallucinations which ...
sleep hallucination7/14/2009
  Q: when i was backpacking in australia i experienced a hallucination where a train came through the ...
  A: It could also be hypnangogic hallucinations which is normal phenomenon if happens now and then, what ...
night time visions7/13/2009
  Q: Please could you give me some idea of what is going on. I am totally freaked out and now too scared ...
  A: If you are seeing these visions either upon falling asleep or awakening there is a simple ...
can't sleep at all7/13/2009
  Q: I am 19 years old. for over a month i can't sleep at all, i mean not even a minuet, without sleeping ...
  A: The test is a polysonigram, which you can only get a sleep center. Your local hospital can refer ...
can't sleep at all7/12/2009
  Q: I am 19 years old. for over a month i can't sleep at all, i mean not even a minuet, without sleeping ...
  A: First you need to see your md if you are taking prescription sleeping pills, dont stop them all at ...
extremely disturbing recurring dream !7/12/2009
  Q: Im 15 now but in the dream is im 6 years old again in my hometown in my old bedroom playing with my ...
  A: For this i strongly suggest that you speak to a school counselor. As im a sleep disorder expert, ...
i cann't sleep7/8/2009
  Q: Karel. i'm a 24 years old married girl. actually i used to have dysmenorhea. once i got married (8 ...
  A: First of all i am not a doctor. Im a respiratory therapist with a sleeping disorder but quite ...
Lack of muscle control in tired eyes7/8/2009
  Q: For many years now I have suffered from a lack of control over the muscles in my eyes when I get ...
  A: I think what you might be experiencing is cataplexy, which is a symptom of narcoelpsy the ...
Need help sleeping7/8/2009
  Q: I am a 15 year old athletic female. I have a busy life and I am often stressed with my sports. I ...
  A: You must go to bed and awaken the same time each day regardless of little or much sleep you got the ...
can't sleep at night7/7/2009
  Q: i hope you could advise me on this. i'm 28 years old chinese female. will be getting married end ...
  A: Congratulations on the wedding, no wonder your having sleep issues, wedding and money will do it to ...
Brother sleeeeps way too heavy!7/5/2009
  Q: i'll get right to the point. my 19 year old brother has been living alone for a year now (its the ...
  A: You should of mentioned the diabetes first, most probably his sugar is too low. He needs to test ...
sleep disorder7/3/2009
  Q: I hate to go into a wordy long drawn out description of my sleep problem and I hope I won't bore you ...
  A: You must go to bed and awaken the same time each day regardless of little or much sleep you got the ...
Falling Asleep and Waking up.7/1/2009
  Q: I have two questions. I am a 23 year old male. 1. For as long as I can remember I have always had ...
  A: The reason you are having so much trouble is because your sleep cycle is very topsy turvy. Try the ...
Sleepwalking or seizures?6/29/2009
  Q: I'm a 25 year old male, and I've had sleep problems for as long as I can remember. I sleepwalked, ...
  A: What you could be experiencing is automatic behavior, where one is so tired they do things in a ...
Sleep sex?6/28/2009
  Q: Im 20 and usually a very light sleeper but last night i was extremely tired and i dont remember ...
  A: cOULD IT BE YOU HAD ANY ALCOHOL BEFORE OR ITS POSSIBLE YOU WERE SLIPPED SOMETHING. tHE ONLY OTHER ...
is it possible?6/28/2009
  Q: im 24 year old boy and my sleep cycle has been disturbed for around 6 years. i dont feel asleep at ...
  A: Im not a physician a respiratory therapist with a sleeping disorder. But I can tell you that all ...
is it possible?6/26/2009
  Q: im 24 year old boy and my sleep cycle has been disturbed for around 6 years. i dont feel asleep at ...
  A: Yo should sleep at least 8-10 hours of sleep if this doesnt work, you should seek a sleep center ...
SLEEPING/DIZZY6/24/2009
  Q: I AM HAVING A HARD TIME KEEPING MY EYES OPEN, ON MY WAY TO WORK I KEPT WANTING TO CLOSED MY EYES AND ...
  A: First of all you need to go to your md and complete blood workup for possible anemia, mono, or ...
wake up seeing people!6/22/2009
  Q: He normally just stands and stares. Once I woke up with a freight seeing him sitting on edge of my ...
  A: If your daytime wakefulness is being bothered by this disrupted sleep you should go to a sleep ...
sleep mask and ear plugs6/19/2009
  Q: In an attempt to remedy the trouble sleeping that I've had for the past ~6 months, I've tried ...
  A: Perhaps you should just try sleeping without them and try putting insulated curtains where you hear ...
Paralysed just b4 going to sleep6/16/2009
  Q: I am 21 healthy female. I have experienced this tempory paralysed feeling twice now. The first one ...
  A: Relax I get tons of questions like this, they should make a tv commercial telling all to relax. ...
hallucinations6/12/2009
  Q: I recently have been hallucinating just as i can feel myself going to sleep. I know I am awake at ...
  A: What you are experiencing is normal natural phenomenon called sleep paralysis and hypnangogic ...
sleep paraylasis(sp?)6/12/2009
  Q: For years, since i was a young girl i would have siezures when i went to bed. I couldn't move or ...
  A: Yes it can be a symptom of 2 different sleep disorders but only if your daytime wakefulness is bien ...
Anosmia and sleep6/10/2009
  Q: I'm not quite sure who to ask this question to, but I figure I'll start here. I was talking to my ...
  A: Lack of sleep can make the senses much duller. try these tips You must go to bed and awaken the same ...
vivid dreams + no rest6/8/2009
  Q: My 43 y.o. male partner has vivid dreams, often talking. Some are pleasant but most are of his being ...
  A: The reason why is he having vivid dreams is because he is sleep deprived and going into rapid eye ...
It's not nightmares6/7/2009
  Q: I recently asked a question about my 4 yr old that wakes up 4-5 times a week seeing bugs. You ...
  A: So glad you emailed me back that is a much better explanation and one I can answer with certainity. ...
4 yr old son6/6/2009
  Q: My for year old son wakes up 4-5 nights of the week screaming that he sees bugs of different color ...
  A: Children normally have nightmares, perhaps he is watching scary shows, also sometimes upon falling ...
Disturbing sleep symptoms6/5/2009
  Q: My 18 year old son has a mild Chiari Malformation found on an MRI a few years ago. Since, he has ...
  A: You might want to consult the neurologist as it could be side effects from the amitriptylene, also ...
broken sleep6/4/2009
  Q: For probably 3-4 years I've had the following sleep problem. I usually fall asleep initially with ...
  A: You must go to bed and awaken the same time each day regardless of little or much sleep you got the ...
Child's Morning Sleep Seizures6/4/2009
  Q: My son is 8. When he was about 5 my wife noticed that he would have seizure-type episodes in the ...
  A: You need to have another neurologist check him out. The quicker you get a brain wave test after the ...
Day time yawning & Sleep Apnea6/3/2009
  Q: I was extremely sleepy during the day at work. I went to my Fibromyalgia doctor and he sent me to a ...
  A: First of all you should use the cpap machine. also you could be suffering from narcolepsy, which is ...
Trouble Waking Up from Deep Sleep6/1/2009
  Q: I have always been a very deep sleeper, and my wife and I now have a 3 1/2 month old infant. For ...
  A: Try staying away from caffeine 3 hours before sleep as that may make you awaken in a hyper way. ...
sleep issues5/30/2009
  Q: I had a black out, so I think as I was driving alone and the vehicle went off the road at 75mph and ...
  A: You vwery well may have like myself, narcolepsy, which is the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep at ...
DAY SLEEPING5/29/2009
  Q: WHEN EVER I'M UNDER DIFICULT EMOTIONAL STRAIN I SUDDENLY BECOME VERY TIRED AND SLEEPY I THEN NAP BUT ...
  A: First of all you need to have basic blood workup to rule out anemia, or thyroid problem or even ...
i had bad mono, and now a sleeping disorder5/27/2009
  Q: I'm a 29 year old male. Before I got Mono, I was a GREAT sleeper, never any problems. No one in my ...
  A: First of all usually with the mono all you do is sleep, its very well you still have it in your ...
Sleep problems5/25/2009
  Q: I am Abhishek from India.I am a film editor by profession and have a pretty tight schedule.Every ...
  A: While you are getting 8 hours sleep apparently your body is not used to the change in the hours you ...
5 hours5/22/2009
  Q: I would be grateful for your help with this one, please. I used to be a very deep, 8- 10 hr sleeper ...
  A: If you are having short term memory loss you need to see a neurologist to rule out alzheimers in the ...
i wake up with5/4/2009
  Q: why am i scratching myself in my sleep,on my face,especially on my eyes(good thing they are shut)or ...
  A: While I dont know what the problem may be. I can suggest one cut your fingernails and wear cotton ...
mslt and diagnosing hypersomnia5/3/2009
  Q: I have just had a sleep study and mslt to test for narcolepsy and hypersomnia after years of ...
  A: In my 30 years of narcolepsy all i ever was able to get was a polysonigram showing i fell asleep ...
Sleep hallucinations5/3/2009
  Q: I've just been reading a post sent by a 17 year old girl who said she experiences hallucinations ...
  A: What you are experiencing is called hypnangogic hallucinations and sleep paralysis,The brain and ...
Sleep disorders4/30/2009
  Q: I am 45 years old and since about 3 years I have sleeping difficulties. I can sleep easily, but then ...
  A: You must go to bed and awaken the same time each day regardless of little or much sleep you got the ...
Sleep Attack4/30/2009
  Q: I've been living with my boyfriend who is 21 for about a year now, and we share a bed. Last night, ...
  A: Yes this could be narcolepsy and its symptoms, sleep paralysis and hypnangogic hallucinations ...
sleeping disorder?avoidance of life/addiction?4/27/2009
  Q: 4 years ago I became very depressed and slept for many hours a day. I was admitted to a ...
  A: Im no md but it sounds more to me like depression than a possible sleep disorder. go to ...
EXCESSIVE DREAMING4/23/2009
  Q: I am 26 years old and I have been plagued by excessive dreaming and thirst for many years and I ...
  A: Although Im not an md, the symptoms you describe especially the sleepiness and muscles being ...
Sleep disorders4/21/2009
  Q: Let me start by saying that I am 6'1 tall and about 240lbs. I'm having trouble sleeping. I have to ...
  A: You definitely sound like you do have sleep apnea, you have all the classic symptoms. You need to ...
Heart Palpitations4/21/2009
  Q: Is it possible for a lack of sleep to bring on heart palpitations? I have just started a new ...
  A: uSUALLY WITH THESEmedications side effects wear off after being on it 4-6 weeks otherwise ask your ...
sleep disorder4/18/2009
  Q: My boyfriend is a very calm and laid back person, but his sleep is very disturbing. He has trouble ...
  A: First of all he must stop the marajuana it is ruining his sleep cycle and most probably giving him a ...
Deep sleep in 39 month old4/8/2009
  Q: I hope you can help me. My 39 month old son has a lot of trouble falling asleep some nights (3/7 ...
  A: You should consult a sleep specialist especially since you notice him snoring. For starters though ...
Extreme Inability to Wake Up Got Me Fired4/8/2009
  Q: Ever since high school, I've always had the problem of going to sleep and sleeping too deeply, and ...
  A: If you are sleepy during the daytime then you could have narcolepsy which is the uncontrollable urge ...
My father's sleep problem.4/5/2009
  Q: I am helping my father to ask. He is 50 years old, and he is suffering from a sleep disorder for a ...
  A: Sounds like he is suffering from terrible insomnia try these tips below for 6-8 weeks if yuou see no ...
Waking up screaming4/4/2009
  Q: I'm a 41 year old female and have been having a problem for a while now but is becoming more ...
  A: I you wake up short of breath it could be because you have sleep apnea, which can be accompanied by ...
sleepy4/2/2009
  Q: I am increasingly sleepy during the day. I have a pretty active job but lately I can sit at the ...
  A: You could be suffering from narcolepsy, the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep at inappropriate ...
Arms lose circulation when sleeping3/31/2009
  Q: I've been having problems where I wake up and one or both of my forearms is essentially dead weight. ...
  A: tHIS IS Not a sleeping disorder and out of my expertise but from what you describe it sounds more ...
Sleep Paralasis3/31/2009
  Q: First, please excuse my spelling, lol. I had an episode a while ago, in which I was sitting in front ...
  A: Sleep paralysis happens when you are either falling asleep, or awakening or so tired during the day ...
tiredness / sleepy3/27/2009
  Q: we moved to eastern Africa a month ago. every time i eat something, all food and fruits, i feel ...
  A: If you are sleepy all the time it could be narcolepsy, which is the uncontrollable urge to fal ...
Difficulty falling aslep3/27/2009
  Q: My wife has tremendous difficulty in falling asleep. She describes the problem as "her brain just ...
  A: Try these tips Do the following religiously for 4-6 weeks although some have seen changes in as ...
help!!!3/26/2009
  Q: Just as I am falling asleep, I wake suddenly. Sometimes with a jump or sometimes with the sensation ...
  A: What happens is sometimes instead of the body or brain going to sleep or awakening together there is ...
noises as falling asleep3/25/2009
  Q: I am 48. I have never had problems sleeping. But for about the past year, every single time I fall ...
  A: It could be one of 2 things, sleep apnea which is stopping breathing for a couple of seconds usually ...
INSUFFICIENT SLEEPING3/24/2009
  Q: I am 40 yrs old.I am not able to sleep for more than 3 to 4hrs at night. My memory power has reduced ...
  A: Please understand I am not a physician, Im a respiratory therapist who has suffered from narcolepsy ...
weird sleep behavior2/7/2009
  Q: The past 2 nights my husband has woken me up 4 times to tell me that I have been poking him in the ...
  A: What you are experiencing is natural phenomenon. Our brains are wired to wake up and go to sleep the ...
help with my sons sleeping pattern2/5/2009
  Q: he has had alot of stress at school in the past with bullying and about 3months ago his great ...
  A: First of all 30 minutes before sleep you should have him take a hot bath, and especially have him ...
sleep2/5/2009
  Q: Im 15 years old and i can only sleep for 6 hrs max. How much sleep should i be getting at my age? ...
  A: You should be getting at least 8-10 hours of sleep . It is no good to break up your sleep cycle. ...
hallucinations2/5/2009
  Q: when i go to bed or when i go out at night with my friends i tend to see people who have been in ...
  A: Well 2 things come to mind, one normal phenomenon one sort of psychic phenomenon. Understand Im no ...
Sense of falling in my sleep2/3/2009
  Q: As a result of having “something” happening in my sleep for a number of years, and last night being ...
  A: What you are describing is called hypnangogic hallucinations and sleep paralysis, if it happens ...
Can you Help2/1/2009
  Q: I have been a migraine sufferer for over 1.5 years. I have had lot of changes; so I started see a ...
  A: Headaches and narcolepsy go hand in hand, I myself am narcoleptic and suffer from migraines, use ...
Nightmares1/31/2009
  Q: You may be the wrong person to ask about this, but I couldn't find it listed in any of the mental ...
  A: wHAT YOU ARE EXPERIENCING IS NORMAL NATURAL PHENOMENON as well as if happens all the time is a ...
My 5 minute deals1/28/2009
  Q: I occasionally have this strange sleep problem I call my 5 minute deals. It happens more often in ...
  A: Your cpap machine prescription the rate the doctor ordered may need readjusting contact your md who ...
problem1/28/2009
  Q: I am navid and 23 old.i had worked in shoes factory 65 month ago and after 4months ago i have this ...
  A: This is outside my area but i suggest you see a neurologist to have tests for neuralgia, neuropathic ...
Night Sweats1/27/2009
  Q: I'm not sure if this is the correct category for this question. I'm asking for my boyfriend, he's 24 ...
  A: This is out of my field however night sweats need to be checked out by an md as there is definietely ...
vertigo when sleeping1/21/2009
  Q: When I close my eyes at night and begin to sleep i have vertigo. It's happened the last 5 nights in ...
  A: It could be one of two things, though understand im no md. The dizziness or what you call dizziness ...
can my son have mono from me?????1/19/2009
  Q: i got mono in the the grade and i was just wondering maybe i gave it to him cause he really doesn't ...
  A: yOU NEED TO TAKE HIM TO THE DOCTOR AND GET BASIC BLOOD TEST TO TEST FOR ANEMIA OR MONO. IF ALL ...
Problems when waking in morning1/19/2009
  Q: I have many sleep issues which I hope you could give me some advice about. Let me start off by ...
  A: Understand im no md but a respiratory therapist with narcolepsy, 2 things come to mind. One is ...
Insomnia1/17/2009
  Q: I have been on clonazapen for 13 of the last 18 months and take .5mg 2x a day. My doctor is thinking ...
  A: Unfortunately there is no way to telleveryone reacts differently however even with the ...
Haven't slept for months1/15/2009
  Q: I have been to the doctor a few times with symptoms similar to anaemia, extreme paleness, ...
  A: You must reset your sleep clock. Do the following religiously for 4-6 weeks though many have seen ...
sleeping1/14/2009
  Q: hello i while ago i asked if there was an easier way to get to sleep but im 13 and i didn't ...
  A: hERE ARE THE TIPS, READ THEM AND TELL MW WHAT YOU DONT UNDERSTAND. Basically it says you must go to ...
punching and kicking whilst sleeping1/14/2009
  Q: I have a problem, that has grown over a number of years, it started off by just flinching whilst ...
  A: I suggest you see aneurologist for possible sleep seizures. go to sleepnet.com its a great website ...
Making noisese while i sleep1/11/2009
  Q: For years mow i have been making a strange croakie uhhhhing sound during sleeping it has got so bad ...
  A: It sounds to me like it could be sleep apnea. My suggestion is that you go to a sleepcenter your ...
SLEEP BETTER1/11/2009
  Q: Can you recommend insomnia treatments which do NOT involve: Drugs,medicine,herbs,eating or drinking ...
  A: You must reset your sleep clock. Do the following religiously for 4-6 weeks though many have seen ...
nightmares1/11/2009
  Q: i have been reading a lot tonight about sleep disorders. i have not been diagnosed with one by a ...
  A: If the nightmares affect your daytime functioning it could be narcolepsy, however that is not what ...
dying and metalic taste1/10/2009
  Q: I hope you can provide insight. Over the last month or so, once or twice a week, while asleep, I ...
  A: While I have no answer for why the metallic tape. its possible what you are trying to explain might ...
Violent jerking in sleep1/10/2009
  Q: I am 60 years old and for the last several years I have episodes during the middle of night where I ...
  A: Your sunject is violent jerking in the sleep at night, if you are having twitching you need to see a ...
Healthy Schedule?1/8/2009
  Q: Hey, So usually I get home around 4pm, and then I nap till 7pm, then stay up till 12am or 1am ...
  A: Never nap more than 20 minutes as this upsets your normal sleep cycle. Sleep cycles run from 30 to ...
Middle-School and High-School Sleep Deprivation1/8/2009
  Q: I am a 6th grader who is currently working on a research project for a research course on sleep ...
  A: Sleep deprivation probably though Im not an md prevalent more so in older people as we need less ...
waking up sweating1/5/2009
  Q: I'm a 62 year old male-excellent health, avid runner, 40 miles a week, 2 marathons a year, low ...
  A: It could be a side effect from the loratadine. also try these tips. You must reset your sleep ...
Noises made while sleeping1/3/2009
  Q: My h tells me that i make a popping noise in my throat while sleeping. I also snore and make other ...
  A: It sounds like you could be suffering from sleep apnea where the airway gets occluded while asleep ...
mulitple sleep latency test1/1/2009
  Q: I have been feeling extremely groggy and tired all day every day for over a year. I just went to a ...
  A: Well they go by if you fell asleep but they measure how deep the stage that you did go into on the ...
Beating myself up in my sleep1/1/2009
  Q: I have recently taken to beating myself up in my sleep, I don't know what is causing it. Having just ...
  A: Its likely that these sleeping pills you are taking are running havoc on your sleep cycle. First of ...
What's up with my sleep?12/29/2008
  Q: I am a 17 year old female who up until a few months ago used to sleep well. Then suddenly out of ...
  A: 2 sleeping disorders come to mind one is your basic insomnia which all of us get one or even a few ...
not sure what is wrong12/29/2008
  Q: I have "episodes" off and on in the mornings, that begin with either pain in my legs or my abdominal ...
  A: It could be a number of things you must find out which ones they are. First of all if you have ...
sleep and adrenal12/27/2008
  Q: I have a lot of sleep problems,wake up tired, feel like i never slept. Sleepy in afternoon. no ...
  A: adrenal fatigue i never heard of until you told me and looked it up, it apparently is when the ...
Can't sleep!12/21/2008
  Q: my name is ann and i have 15 years old. Since 3 months i have been suffering from sleeping disorder. ...
  A: You must reset your sleep clock. Do the following religiously for 4-6 weeks though many have seen ...
Fear of falling asleep becasue of the fear of having a nightmare12/20/2008
  Q: Im a 18 year old guy who's having problems with falling asleep. It's becasue I am afraid of falling ...
  A: I dont know what kind of phobia it is, but you should seek some kind of help, however you can try to ...
somebody help!!12/19/2008
  Q: i am 21 years of age and i have been having some problems. everytime i fall asleep i get woken up in ...
  A: You could have gastric reflux, ssk your md, perhaps he can put you on an antacid. Also if youre ...
somebody help!!12/19/2008
  Q: i am 21 years of age and i have been having some problems. everytime i fall asleep i get woken up in ...
  A: What you are experiencing are called hypanangogic hallucinations as well as natural normal ...
Involuntary Noises When Sleeping12/18/2008
  Q: I too have been having the same problem as two others I've seen on your site & I wanted to know if ...
  A: You should try sleeping with a cold air humidifier, they sell a pediatric one in local drugstores ...
Involuntary Noises When Sleeping12/18/2008
  Q: I too have been having the same problem as two others I've seen on your site & I wanted to know if ...
  A: If you are having throat spasms it could be that you have gastric reflux or a cold, etc. I would ...
Temazepam12/17/2008
  Q: A friend of mine has been having problems sleeping for a while now, and has just told me that he's ...
  A: Please understand, first of all you dont even know if it really is restoril, as it wasnt prescribed ...
Hallucinations after waking12/17/2008
  Q: I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and currently take Tramadol daily to deal with the pain. I ...
  A: Ellavil is antidepressant then its from the ellavil because when you dont take it you get the ...
Hallucinations after waking12/15/2008
  Q: I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and currently take Tramadol daily to deal with the pain. I ...
  A: Unfortunately antidepressants given in baby doses is what hold back the hallucinations and when they ...
Awakened Dreams12/14/2008
  Q: When my partner wakes up, she will sometimes see her dreams in her reality for quite awhile. ...
  A: What your partner is experiencing is normal phenomenon, but when it happens so much that the daytime ...
Sleep aids12/13/2008
  Q: I have been taking sleep aids for the past two months or more. I have tired to get off of them but ...
  A: Unfortunately all sleep meds over the counter or prescription are addictive. Now they are only ...
Sporadic fatal insomnia12/10/2008
  Q: I have had cases of insomnia once in a while over the past year. I am 25 years old and was ...
  A: Sporadic fatal insomnia is very rare, what happens is that the persons brain no longer has a sleep ...
not being able to hear an alarm in the mornings!12/9/2008
  Q: In the last year or so i have had problems waking up for work in the mornings. My girlfriend has to ...
  A: You should try setting 2 clocks and let them awake you to loud music but pleace each one on opposite ...
Afibs and insomnia12/5/2008
  Q: I am 60 years of age,and in general good health.I do,however,suffer from chronic insomnia,the type ...
  A: While I dont know if there are any papers written on it, I can tell you that any kind of disturbance ...
Sleep paralysis12/4/2008
  Q: I have been a long time sufferer of sleep paralysis. I am 21 years old now, but have experienced ...
  A: You might want to seek a sleep center as there are medications which will hold back the dreaming ...
Mild Sleep Apnea12/3/2008
  Q: I was recently diagnosed with Mild Sleep Apnea. I tried CPAP but since I am such a light sleeper, I ...
  A: First of all you cant become addicted to oxygen, If your md says you need it you should use it. ...
Can't wake up12/1/2008
  Q: i was wondering if you could answer a question for me. I'm concerned about my mom. She goes to ...
  A: Shes probably so exhausted because of the numerous awakenings she has and the poor sleep from ...
help11/28/2008
  Q: I was in class an I fell asleep once I woke up I could hear the teacher talking but I could not move ...
  A: If this is happening where you are tired in the daytime, its possible you could have ...
insomnia11/28/2008
  Q: I am having a lot of difficulty falling asleep and getting back to sleep once awoken. To make ...
  A: tea, coffee, caffeine, caramel colored soda like, coke,pepsi, ginger ale, or root beer, chocolate ...
Narcolepsy11/27/2008
  Q: I fall a sleep at work all the time while working. I can fall a sleep on a bench sitting up. It is ...
  A: iT sounds to me like you may be suffering from narcolepsy. You should see a sleep center. Your ...
Sleep Apnea symptoms11/25/2008
  Q: I am 22yrs old and up until a year ago i was healthy as an ox. im 6'4 220 lbs and i played ...
  A: It does sound like sleep apnea. You should first of all do not sleep flat, use 2 pillows. Go to ...
restless legs & cancer11/24/2008
  Q: My 76 yr old mom-in-law found out 10-9-2008 she has stage 4 colon cancer. Tumor on outside of colon, ...
  A: Please understand I am not an md, you need to ask him that question, however sleep i do know about ...
sleeping11/21/2008
  Q: hi im zoe im in year 9 and can never get to sleep i think have too much energy can you please help ...
  A: Try these tips you can show it to your parents. reset your sleep clock. 3 hours before bedtime ...
etazolam vs. midaaolam11/20/2008
  Q: I live in Mexico where many pharmacists presecribe drugs. I have had poor luck with tasedan ...
  A: What about ambien and ambien cr.feel free to email again . Also try these steps below You must ...
Screaming11/19/2008
  Q: Lately, my roommate or I have been falling asleep and is woken up to one of us screaming on the top ...
  A: What you are experiencing is normal phenomenon called hypnangogic hallucinations or a long name for ...
please help!11/19/2008
  Q: my name is Emily and I am 18 years old. A couple months ago I was raped and now I am constantly ...
  A: A neurologist is usually one that prescribes sleep meds. But in your situation I think a regular md ...
please help!11/19/2008
  Q: my name is Emily and I am 18 years old. A couple months ago I was raped and now I am constantly ...
  A: Be honest but tell him your therapist suggested you take something to relax. ambien is one but it is ...
Sleep question?11/19/2008
  Q: My problem is I usually only sleep for 4-5 hours a night. I can fall asleep but wake up to early. ...
  A: Cpap though hard to adjust to does work. Surgery and mouth devices are up to the md and individual. ...
Sleep Phobia11/18/2008
  Q: I have had sleeping problems since I was young (i had night terrors as a toddler) but this over the ...
  A: I do hope you are in some sort of therapy. Meantime you can follow these steps below.You must reset ...
can't stop sleeping11/18/2008
  Q: I'm a 19 yr old girl and my problem is that i find it very difficult to wake up. Everyday i sleep ...
  A: You might want to try taking your medications a different time. For instance if you are taking it ...
Paralyzed and Hallucinating11/16/2008
  Q: Ok. I was reading in here about someone who has hallucinations I guess between sleep and awake. This ...
  A: What you are experiencing is natural phenomenon if it happens every now and then and if your ...
Vivid Dreams and Extreme Fatigue11/13/2008
  Q: I'm 26 years old and I've never been a morning person, but over the past 6 or 7 years, I'm always ...
  A: It would be a good idea as you could have narcolepsy, If you go to sleepnet.com click on disorders ...
I sleep too much and still tired! Help!11/11/2008
  Q: Hey there, I am a full time carer for my mother and suffer from Panic and Anxiety disorder's and ...
  A: First of all go back to your md and run basic blood workup for anemia, as well as thyroid problems. ...
i cant sleep11/11/2008
  Q: . but i havnt even been 2 sleep when my eyes open i am unable to move or speak my body is stuck. i ...
  A: What you are experiencing if it happens now and then is normal phenomenon called sleep paralysis and ...
Daily Habits and Their Effects on Sleep11/11/2008
  Q: I am currently writing a research paper and was hoping I could use you as a source (I will site you ...
  A: First I will give you a type of form letter i give my patients on insomnia which has things to eat ...
what do I have?11/11/2008
  Q: I have had 2 sleep tests. Both show no sleep apnea but I have EDS. I can date it back to my Junior ...
  A: iT SOUNds to me that you have narcolepsy. You should go to a sleep center where they are better ...
Vivid Dreams11/9/2008
  Q: I'm hoping you'll be able to help me, and if this is not your field then please let me know. ...
  A: There is such a thing called hypnangogic hallucinations which is natural normal phenomeno when it ...
sleep11/7/2008
  Q: I'm a 18 year old female when i am cold i feel dead sleepy and overtired even if i'm not but when ...
  A: You sound perfectly normal to me. It all comes down to what our brains and bodies are cycled to ...
Awake Shortly Before Alarm Sounds11/7/2008
  Q: I often wonder why I automatically wake up from as little as 3 minutes up to about 15 minutes before ...
  A: I think it has to do with a little of both cosmic conscious and just that your sleep wake cycle is ...
help me please11/6/2008
  Q: I have such a big problem... I am a healthy young teenager who receives daily exercise with a ...
  A: First of all you need to go to your md and get basic blood and urine to rule out any anemia, mono, ...
when i sleep same time my left arm sleep11/4/2008
  Q: when i sleep same time my left side sleep and i feel my left leg and my arm very heavy i was so ...
  A: When one sleeps their body is to be paralyzed and cant move so that we dont act out our dreams, now ...
Amnesia When Awakened11/2/2008
  Q: I'm a 23 year old male and sometimes when I wake up in the middle of the night not knowing how to ...
  A: If you awaken and this happens for 10 minutes and you dont know who you are it could be a form of ...
excessive sleepiness and CPAP titration10/31/2008
  Q: I have been falling asleep everywhere, including driving since August. In January, a sleep study ...
  A: You sound like you could have both narcolepsy and sleep apnea which some people do. If you are ...
excessive sleepiness and CPAP titration10/30/2008
  Q: I have been falling asleep everywhere, including driving since August. In January, a sleep study ...
  A: If you are still tired it could be the provigil isnt strong enough the dose should be increased or ...
Sleeping too late10/26/2008
  Q: I was on psychiatric medication (an antipsychotic) that was supposed to cause sedation, but I was ...
  A: First you should contact your md as the meds may need to have the dosage lowered. Or perhaps you ...
Half-dreaming10/23/2008
  Q: I have quite a few odd sleep issues but the strangest one is that every now and then, after I've ...
  A: What this sounds like is natural phenomenon if it dont happen often and interrupts your wakeful ...
sleeping problem10/23/2008
  Q: My name is tonya and im 21 years old the past three nights ive been fighting my boyfriend in my ...
  A: It could just be stress, however if it keeps up i strongly suggest a sleep study, if his body is ...
hypnogogic and hypnopompic hallucinations10/23/2008
  Q: Quite often when I fall asleep on the couch at night watching TV. . .when I wake up to go to bed, I ...
  A: No this is normal phenomenon its when it happens so much during the night that your daytime ...
abnormal heatbeat, unable to sleep, sense of losing mind etc...10/20/2008
  Q: I am male,age 35 and I have very big problem. Five months ago I had car accident but nothing ...
  A: First of all sometimes our bodies switch reactions on us and what doesnt happen now does, mainly due ...
Anxiety and stress10/20/2008
  Q: I have been worrying about my health for more than 4 months now. Doctors tell me that there is ...
  A: Well its hard to say, have you been to a gastroenterologist as you could have acid reflux, which ...
My toddler has sleeping problems10/16/2008
  Q: My daughter and I were in a car accident in February 2008 where we were rear-ended by a drunk driver ...
  A: I think then your best bet then is to go to a sleep center and get a sleep study. feel free to email ...
hot then cold10/16/2008
  Q: I am 52, overweight, type 2 diabetic with moderate sleep apnea. I just got my IPAP machine but ...
  A: It could be due to the diabetes speak to your endocrine or doctor in charge of your diabetes, it ...
My toddler has sleeping problems10/16/2008
  Q: My daughter and I were in a car accident in February 2008 where we were rear-ended by a drunk driver ...
  A: aLTHOUGH AGE 2 IS USUAL FOR A CHILD TO HAVE SLEEP CHANGES, NO ONE KNOWS HOW THE MIND RECEIVES ...
sleep disorder?10/14/2008
  Q: When I sleep, I have vivid dreams. They literally won't let me wake up. It's like I'm stuck in them. ...
  A: What you are experiencing is normal phenomenon called sleep paralysis and hypnangogic ...
Chomping noises10/14/2008
  Q: Over the past couple of months I developed the habit of "chomping" in my sleep. I wouldn't care ...
  A: It could be teeth grinding you might want to buy a bite block which you wear at night they sell them ...
Tired after 8hrs of sleep10/13/2008
  Q: I'm a 17 year old teen. I'm juts curious of my situation was normal or abnormal. Practically ...
  A: You should go to your md and first get complete blood workup as it could be something as simple as ...
No matter how much sleep I get I'm tired10/13/2008
  Q: I don't drink, excersize, and have a fairly healthy diet. My problem is that I am always, I can ...
  A: You need to go to your doctor and get blood workup to rule out any basic anemia or thyroid trouble ...
sleeping disorder10/12/2008
  Q: When i am asleep at night i have these dreams then when i wake up i think they are real.Im lying ...
  A: What you are experiencing are a combination of hypnangogic hallucinations and sleep paralysis. If ...
sleepwalking10/5/2008
  Q: I am a 29 year female and mother of 2 boys and a wife for almost 14 years now.I use to sleepwalk all ...
  A: It may be. Im 51 and for 30 years my narcolepsy was horrendous where I would be literally bedridden ...
sleepwalking10/4/2008
  Q: I am a 29 year female and mother of 2 boys and a wife for almost 14 years now.I use to sleepwalk all ...
  A: It could be hormonal if you just gave birth, you didnt mention it otherwise it could be stress ...
No sleep, long headaches, nausea10/1/2008
  Q: These past two weeks I was only getting about 4 to 5 hours of sleep maximum per day. This week, I ...
  A: It sounds like you could have 2 things going on. My first guess is the headache is a migraine, ...
sleep disorder10/1/2008
  Q: im 17 years old and i dont know why but i have the urge to sleep alot i sleep in alot of my classes ...
  A: First you need to go to your md and get basic blood test again to rule out mono, thyroid and anemia, ...
Possible sleep disorder?10/1/2008
  Q: When I wake up in the mornings I wake up having a pounding heartbeat and I am weak, dizzy and very ...
  A: It could be a number of different things, panic attacks, as well as hypnangogic hallucinations which ...
I constantly feel tired10/1/2008
  Q: I sleep 7.5 hours to 8 hours a night. I constantly feel tired threw the day. I am not alert and ...
  A: First of all you need to go to your md and get basic blood tests to rule out anemia or thyroid ...
Where do I start? Insomnia trouble.10/1/2008
  Q: I am 22 years old, male, and have always had trouble falling asleep easily. However, as of the past ...
  A: You have to reset your sleep clock however you must do the following for 6-8 weeks but people find ...
Hallucinating at night9/30/2008
  Q: I'm twenty years old and I have bipolar disorder, but I've been stabilized. My problem is that since ...
  A: In your situation if you are having the hallucinations regulary it definietely could be a side ...
making noises while falling asleep9/28/2008
  Q: I have similar symptoms to the poster who said: "When I am either sleeping or just at the stage when ...
  A: It could just be that you are clearing your throat, this sounds more like an allergy try sleeping ...
Dreamless Sleep9/27/2008
  Q: I've looked on several sites about sleep disorders and all of them talk about apnea or night terrors ...
  A: No such thing, everyone dreams its because you finish your dreams that you dont remember them, If ...
sleep walking9/25/2008
  Q: my wife sleep walks and moves furniture, walks into walls, tried to climb out a window, rearrange ...
  A: You should go to a sleep center to have4 her sleep evaluated. Also try 3 hours before her bedtime ...
sleep disorder?9/25/2008
  Q: I have had problems in the area of sleep for some time. I talk in my sleep frequently, I also am ...
  A: What you are experiencing is natural normal phenomenon called hypnangogic hallucinations and sleep ...
sleep9/23/2008
  Q: i wake up several times throughout my sleep, but before i look at the clock i already know what ever ...
  A: Answer: You have to reset your sleep clock however you must do the following for 6-8 weeks but ...
trouble sleeping9/20/2008
  Q: I been having troble sleeping for 2 weeks. They recently put me on ativan 3 days ago at 1mg. I want ...
  A: If you do take the ativan use it only short term and do not stop it all at once lets say you use it ...
Hey (:9/19/2008
  Q: Hey (: My names Nikita I'm Fourteen years old,, and i was sent home today Butt i callopsed and ...
  A: First you need to see your doctor for blood workup to rule out any low blood sugar, thyroid or ...
Too many problems9/18/2008
  Q: My name is Jenn and i've been having some really weird occurances when i sleep and i have about 7 ...
  A: As far as the drooling in our sleep I woud get to see a neurologist for possible sleep seizures, the ...
Trouble Sleeping9/14/2008
  Q: I know I don't have any sleep disorder, but I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I'm ...
  A: You have to reset your sleep clock however you must do the following for 6-8 weeks but people find ...
dizzyness while sleeping9/14/2008
  Q: I am 45 years. I suffer from unknown dizzyness, maybe a perlymphatic fistel and/or "earstones". Aa ...
  A: Dizziness can be a siugn of nothing and everything, usually its inner ear or menieres which you ...
Drooling?9/11/2008
  Q: Its good to have a site like this that can help you in saving time and money. I have some trouble ...
  A: This is out of my field however it makes me concerned if you are drooling in your sleep you could be ...
yawning too much and sleepy9/9/2008
  Q: . I'm a 26 yrs old woman, working as a software engineer, weight 100 lbs, and height 5'4''. I dont ...
  A: First of all constant yawning could also be a sign of shortness of breath however first you need ...
why am I constantly sleepy?9/8/2008
  Q: For almost a year now, I am constantly sleepy. I work full time, but it is definitely not an ...
  A: First of all you need to go to your physician for basic blood work up to rule out any anemia or ...
im not sure9/8/2008
  Q: ok well i normaly get this weird feeling only on sundays and mondays maybe a tuesday, what it is, i ...
  A: What you are experiencing is normal only if you get it often it could be a symptom of narcolepsy, ...
excessive sleeping, dreaming9/8/2008
  Q: For as long as I've known my boyfriend (6 years), he's always demonstrated excessive sleeping ...
  A: He defintely should have a sleep study, as he does not need a family member or a hereditary factor ...
parasomnia?9/8/2008
  Q: I have been having some interesting sleep disturbances for the last few years. They are mainly ...
  A: If you are sleepy during the day then you may have narcolepsy however the hallucinations and ...
Sleep walking and Talking9/8/2008
  Q: my name is Paige. I have a problem with sleeping. Most nights I have a problem with talking in my ...
  A: There is not much research on sleep walking except to say that it comes from stress. Go to ...
sleep, or sometimes lack there of.9/5/2008
  Q: I am 23 years old, and male, and i have noticed i have a very strange sleep pattern, I can't go to ...
  A: You need to set your sleep clock.as far as long term effects poor sleep habits run havoc on your ...
can't sleep9/4/2008
  Q: i have a problem: I can not sleep at night! I am sooooo tired but can't fall asleep. I go to bed ...
  A: You have to reset your sleep clock however you must do the following for 6-8 weeks but people find ...
Late night sleep8/31/2008
  Q: This is Abhishek.i am 21 yrs of age.i am professionally a film editor.besides that i am a student ...
  A: I have never heard of staying up late to reduce body weight yes it might reduce body weight but its ...
Problems sleeping through the night8/30/2008
  Q: I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and venous insufficiency. I have a ...
  A: Because of the restleg syndrome you might want to consult your md, about raising the doses. also ...
do i have a preblem?8/28/2008
  Q: I have started staying awake all night and sleeping all day. I want to get back on my normal ...
  A: First of all you have to gradually withdraw from the sleeping pills, by cutting back the dose every ...
Heart beat8/28/2008
  Q: 5 month ago I strated execising and putting myself on diet because I was 15 kilograms overweight. ...
  A: The diet your on may be causing the symptoms everyone reacts differently to diets, also you could be ...
hiccups in sleep8/26/2008
  Q: Im not sure if this is the best place for this question or not, but here it goes: According to my ...
  A: This is a question for a gastroenterologist a specialist, it could be a esophageal hernia or just ...
tired8/24/2008
  Q: I am a 32 yr. old female. I have always (for 20 years) been that kind of person that needs a lot of ...
  A: You might want to get tested for chronic fatigue syndrome which is a simple blood test, also known ...
Awakeing too early in Night8/22/2008
  Q: I have problem of waking up between 2 and 3 a.m and do not continue to sleep since then. This causes ...
  A: Answer: You have to reset your sleep clock however you must do the following for 6-8 weeks but ...
PROBLEMS SLEEPING8/20/2008
  Q: i HAVE BEEN GOING TO SLEEP HERE LATELY AND I CAN HEAR THINGS THAT ARE GOING ON AROUND ME, LIKE FOR ...
  A: What you are having is a symptom of narcolepsy but its also normal phenomenon. Its called sleep ...
antidepressants/possible narcolepsy8/20/2008
  Q: I am a 27 year old female, and i have been on effexor since I was about 17 years old. The dose ...
  A: I suggest you go to a sleep center and get another consult on your sleep study. What you are ...
oxygen levels8/19/2008
  Q: I recently started on cpap and am trying to lose weight prob about 20 pounds i could lose and then ...
  A: If you go to amazon .com and put in pulse oximeter you will find some anyone that has 5 stars is ...
hypnagogic hallucinations8/17/2008
  Q: I have a history of hypnagogic hallucinations. I used to get them as a child - feeling like I'm ...
  A: Yes what happens is weaning off of paxil especially the antidepressants hold back the hallucinations ...
sleep disorder8/15/2008
  Q: i am 32 years old and sometime,suffiring from in abilty to sleep well may be due to the PH D exam i ...
  A: Unfortunately all meds can sometimes have a lag over effect and may make you evenmore droggy during ...
constantly feeling tired :/8/15/2008
  Q: I'm 14, by the way; for a while, ever since schooltime (about December/January) or so, I've ...
  A: First of all you need to go to your doctor and get basic blood tests to check and see you are not ...
Am I narcoleptic?8/12/2008
  Q: I am a 20 year old student who is having some disturbing sleep behavior. I normally go to bed at ...
  A: Although Im not an md, it definitely suggests narcolepsy, You should call your local hospital and ...
Hypersomnia/narcalepsy8/6/2008
  Q: I am a soildier in the us military. I was diagnosed with hypersomnia possible narcalepsy but now my ...
  A: First of all narcolepsy doesnt go away but it does get better. Ive had just one test in 1973 and ...
Too much napping?8/4/2008
  Q: My two step daughters both in their mid 20's get at least 9 hours of sleep each night and both take ...
  A: Well it could be depression or just bored. However if they are so exhausted during the day first ...
sleep apnea8/3/2008
  Q: is sleep apnea cureable
  A: If sleep apnea is caused by overweight then yes, it is very controllable. If one uses a cpap ...
Sleeping with Sleep Apnea Sufferer8/1/2008
  Q: My husband has sleep apnea. He tried using a c-pap with different masks, but it has not worked for ...
  A: apparently his cpap mask is not for him, which he should contact his physician, he needs to be ...
really sick and of what i dont know?????8/1/2008
  Q: i am 11 yr old girl i cannot sleep at night even with pills i have stomach pains somtimes and ...
  A: First of all show this to your parents, You could have allergies or mild asthma that is keeping ...
Relaxing instead of Struggling7/31/2008
  Q: So since I was young I have always had extremely vivid dreams all of which I can usually remember. ...
  A: If you have sleep paralysis often you might consider a sleep center as it also is a symptom of ...
Joint pain7/26/2008
  Q: I'm a 39 year old male. For the past year or two, I've been following a pattern. I fall asleep on ...
  A: Any type of joint pain is not a sleeping disorder, its some kind of arthritic or rheumatoid problem ...
sleep disorder7/25/2008
  Q: I get only one or two hours of sleep and dream very heavily. My mind just does not shut off. I ...
  A: unfortunately all sleep meds have a tendency to constantly build up a tolerance quickly and one ...
hi.7/25/2008
  Q: I think I may have some sort of sleep disorder. I cannot afford a sleep study at the moment, but I ...
  A: Sleep apnea is if you snore at night and awaken up choking, I am not a physician but do not think ...
my hubby had insomnia help!!7/24/2008
  Q: i send him benadryl before and it worked great on him but he said he felt like burning sensation on ...
  A: There is sominex however all sleep meds are addicting and when you stop them you have rebound ...
Sleep disorder7/24/2008
  Q: My name is Prasad, male, 32Yrs of age, an IT Professional. For last 8 years I never had a sound ...
  A: You have to reset your sleep clock however you must do the following for 6-8 weeks but people find ...
Beauty benefits of sleep7/24/2008
  Q: What tips would you give to enhance the benefits gained from sleep? Are there any side effects or ...
  A: The benefits gained from sleep is that our brains require it to survive, our brains control ...
The beauty benefits of sleep7/24/2008
  Q: Can you explain for me the effect of sleep on hormone production, particularly melatonin, gherlin, ...
  A: Melatonin is a natural hormone in our brains that some say promotes sleep. Some researchers for ...
Working overnight shifts7/23/2008
  Q: Sleis, I'm 33 years old. I live in New York City. I got promoted to security supervisor about 4 ...
  A: First of all you must try and keep a regular time to go to sleep and wake up usually an hour after ...
Jumping/moving in sleep7/22/2008
  Q: My husband keeps jumping/moving in his sleep. Within 5 mins of him sleeping he starts to move, these ...
  A: He defineitely has a problem, it most probably is a form of sleep seizures. He needs to see a ...
lack of 15 -30 mins sleep makes me sick !7/20/2008
  Q: I have been suffering from Insomnia for the past 7 yrs and thankfully after switching over to ...
  A: First of all as we get older and our hormone levels drop we need less sleep although hormones do ...
Sleep Disorder/Rapid Heartbeat7/19/2008
  Q: I'm glad to read that I am not the only one experiencing this crazy experience. I usually ...
  A: First of al drinking wine is what increases your heartrate especially trying to fall asleep after. ...
when I lay down I wake up7/16/2008
  Q: During the day and evening when I get sleepy I can fall asleep quickly in my recliner. But when I ...
  A: Apparently your not being able to sleep is due most probably to your sleep apnea. I suggest you ...
waking up after 15-20min7/12/2008
  Q: My wife has been telling me to go to a sleep clinic for years...I go to bed and get up about the ...
  A: To reset your clock you did the most hardest part, and thats going to bed and awaken the same time ...
Sleep behaviour7/11/2008
  Q: My cousin has recently been trouble by sleeping problems were he does things like make phone calls ...
  A: You need to have your cousin get a sleep evaluation at a sleep center. Your local hospital or ...
oncotrllable sleeping7/10/2008
  Q: I AM A 38 YR. OLD WOMAN, I HAVE MANY EPISODES A DAY WITH MY EYES ROLLING TO THE BACK OF MY HEAD. ...
  A: First you need to go to your md and get a referral to a neurologist of course first you need basic ...
I'm so tired all the time...7/9/2008
  Q: I've been working out for about 6 months now and I take my vitamins. I don't smoke or drink. I'm a ...
  A: Well many woman after having a baby and having to be up and down complain of fatigue. Im assuming ...
Hard to sleep, then wake up7/6/2008
  Q: Dr. Karel, Hi my name is Tyler and I am 17. I go to sleep pretty late, about 2 am each night. I ...
  A: Try these tips for 6-8 weeks but its hard to do, however people have seen a change in 2 weeks. ...
sleep7/3/2008
  Q: problem-teirdness/sleep. i have sleep problem, as in difficulty sleeping as night but feeling tired ...
  A: You need then to have a sleep study at a sleep center. Your local hospital can refer youl.Narcolepsy ...
sleep7/2/2008
  Q: problem-teirdness/sleep. i have sleep problem, as in difficulty sleeping as night but feeling tired ...
  A: You must reset your sleep clock, Do this for 6-8 weeks first. Go to bed and awaken the same time ...
irregular sleep cycle7/1/2008
  Q: i have a fairly unique question. I work a work week that consists of four ten-hour days. I always ...
  A: You should try to go to bed and awaken the same time each day regardless of how much or little sleep ...
sleep problems6/29/2008
  Q: My 4 year old daughter moves around all night long. She tosses and turns and never stays still. I ...
  A: If she snores at night it may due to over weight. she could have sleep apnea. If she wakes up ...
cant sleep everynight6/27/2008
  Q: I am eighteen, and I cant fall asleep and once I finally do, I wake up countless times during the ...
  A: fTo reset your sleep clock. Please do the following. for at least 6-8 weeks though many have seen ...
sleep question6/21/2008
  Q: how are you?i am glad that u help people voluntarily.very few understand sleep problems and doctors ...
  A: First you need a sleep study to see if you have delayed rem sleep. Unfortunately the only thing for ...
Awake... but alseep...6/21/2008
  Q: ok, so This girl i am close friends with does some things that i just want answers to. First off, ...
  A: What she can be experiencing is automatic behavior, which is doing things in a robot manner yet be ...
Sleeping with Earplugs6/19/2008
  Q: I work overnights and due to thin walls and loud children next door I've been wearing earplugs while ...
  A: Its hard to say, it could be from the noise.Yet it may be from the plugs. Perhaps try putting on ...
strange waking condition6/18/2008
  Q: I woke up not being able to move, not even when I tried. A high pitched noise was going through my ...
  A: What you wer experiencing is normal phenomenon from time to time it happens,its called sleep ...
Radio to fall asleep?6/10/2008
  Q: I've always had a hard time getting to sleep, but while I was in middle school I discovered I could ...
  A: You need to reset your sleep clock,Try the following things for 6-8 weeks but many see results in as ...
Waking up at nite6/8/2008
  Q: I guess I have tried everything. I fall asleep nearly every nite but awaken a couple of times like, ...
  A: Try these steps to reset your sleep cycle. go to bed and awaken the same time every day regardless ...
i have a sleeping problem6/8/2008
  Q: I'm 15, and i have a sleeping problem. For as long as i can remember, i can't sleep until an hour or ...
  A: ou need to reset your sleep clock, do these tips for 6-8 weeks if no luck consider getting a sleep ...
sleepy problem6/5/2008
  Q: I always have sleepy problem. Sometimes can fall asleep even during bath..but very sledom. I think ...
  A: Although i am not a physician, you must do 2 things. First get basic blood tests to rule out any ...
My Six year old sleeps a lot......6/3/2008
  Q: I was wondering if their is a problem with my six year old. She goes to sleep at 9:00 p.m. wakes up ...
  A: a CHILD FROM FIRST GRADE TO 5TH. SHOULD GET ABOUT 10- 11 HRS SLEEP. yOU should speak to your ...
facedown sleeping posture6/3/2008
  Q: I am a 23 yr old male.I have always had a facedown sleeping posture (sleeping on the stomach).I find ...
  A: The only thing sleeping on ones stomach has if you are a child and are too young to lift your head ...
sleep problems6/3/2008
  Q: I have problems sleeping most nights and then I will have episodes of where I will sleep for 24 ...
  A: You need to reset your sleep clock. Try these tips. Go to bed and awaken the same time every day ...
Feeling sleepy all day5/29/2008
  Q: I do not get sound sleep in the night.If i try to sleep early i do not fall asleep. At around 2-2 ...
  A: It may be 1 of 2 things, your sleep cycle is definitely out of whack, or you could suffer from ...
How much sleep should a child get each night?5/28/2008
  Q: Hey, how much sleep should a child age 1-18 get each night?
  A: If you go to the following website you will see the different ages and sleep. ...
sleep problems5/28/2008
  Q: i am a sixteen year old boy that has problems falling asleep. I tried everything like milk and ...
  A: Try these tips. Go to bed and awaken the same time each day regardless of how much or little sleep ...
sleep5/25/2008
  Q: My friend sleeptalks pratically every night. Sometimes I will talk to her and we will have 30 minute ...
  A: 3 hours before bedtime stay away from caffeine, tea, coffee, chocolate, caramel colored soda like ...
friend constant sleeps5/22/2008
  Q: My friend has clogged arteries and she is costantly wanted to sleep she naps everyday and sometimes ...
  A: First of all she needs to sleep on 2 pillows. Because she is constantly short winded its what tires ...
talking in my sleep5/21/2008
  Q: I have noticed that in my sleep I tend to be very restless. I talk and move alot. I also have weird ...
  A: I suggest you do the following. 3 hours before bedtime stay away from caffeine, tea, coffee, ...
Should I switch to polyphasic sleep?5/20/2008
  Q: I'm a 16 year old high school student with significant problems with staying on a consistent sleep ...
  A: Yes move the tv and computer out of the room. Look youre still young yet, you have to decide what ...
Should I switch to polyphasic sleep?5/20/2008
  Q: I'm a 16 year old high school student with significant problems with staying on a consistent sleep ...
  A: You are upsetting your sleep schedule. You should follow these steps. You must go to bed and awaken ...
can anyone help me???5/19/2008
  Q: OK IM 17 YEARS OLD AND I NEVER HAVE NO ENERGY I SLLEP AT LEAT 9 HOURS A NIGHT...AND DURING THE DAY ...
  A: First you should do the most simplest thing and go to your md for basic blood workup to rule out any ...
Sleeping Beauty5/19/2008
  Q: Karel! I am writing a short screenplay that involves sleep and death, and I was wondering if there ...
  A: There is a disorder called klein levin syndrome which the person will sleep for weeks or months. ...
a sudden shock5/16/2008
  Q: I'm a 16 year old female... and I recently noticed a slight issue when I sleep. I don't have any ...
  A: It could just be your not being fully asleep. Naps should be at least 29 minutes long no longer. I ...
Hypnogogia5/15/2008
  Q: Okay, I figured I might have this just now. It's only happened to me twice, the first time a few ...
  A: Yes what you had is a combination of sleep paralysis and hypnangogic hallucinations. Now its normal ...
Sleeping problem5/12/2008
  Q: My son is 10yrs old, he goes to bed between 8.30 to 9pm and he often get up about 3 or 4 times a ...
  A: Try the following 3 hours before bedtime stay away from coke, pepsi,ginger ale, caramel colored ...
Muscle Recovery5/12/2008
  Q: Hey, Can you tell me which stage of sleep is optimal for muscle recovery? I'm trying to find the ...
  A: Stages 3 and 4 are the deepest sleep for muscles to relax. Naps should be no more than 20 minutes. ...
help5/8/2008
  Q: my mom is currently experiencing the same problem.. she can just sleep all day and we can even hear ...
  A: Your mom may be suffering from narcolepsy the uncontrollable urge to sleep at inappropriate times. ...
sleep question5/5/2008
  Q: I have a sleep issue, although feel free to redirect to another forum if I am in the wrong place. I ...
  A: What you are experiencing if it happens once in awhile is a combination of hypnanagogic ...
sleeping deficit/debt5/2/2008
  Q: My partner can sleep for hours on the weekend, like 10-15 hours at a time. She sleeps about six ...
  A: You cant make up for lost sleep. Just like you cant get back the time. She needs to reset her ...
Sleep Heights/Always Sleepy5/2/2008
  Q: Okay, I'm only 14, but I get a lot of sleep. I'm so tired in afternoons I go to bed at 6:00 - 7:00 ...
  A: You may be suffering from narcolepsy the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep. The waking up scared ...
awake and asleep4/27/2008
  Q: I seem to have the odd episodes where I can fall into REM sleep within seconds. I already have to ...
  A: I strongly suggest you go to a sleep center to be evaluated for narcolepsy, what you are ...
I need help ASAP4/24/2008
  Q: Hey doc, I am 20 yrs. old and I recently my body started jolting in my sleep... This is affecting ...
  A: What is happening is sometimes normal phenomenon if it happens just upon awakening or upon falling ...
Feeling High And Other Complicated Problems.4/20/2008
  Q: Even before I tried drugs for the first time, I used to dream that I got extremely high and felt ...
  A: What you are experiencing are natural phenomenon called sleep paralysis and hypnangogic ...
Increasing REM sleep4/20/2008
  Q: Is there any method to increase REM sleep? I only get 3 - 4 hours of sleep each night. I don't have ...
  A: As stated you might try staying away from the beverages and chocolate i listed 3 hours before sleep. ...
Increasing REM sleep4/19/2008
  Q: Is there any method to increase REM sleep? I only get 3 - 4 hours of sleep each night. I don't have ...
  A: Aside from melatonin the only other thing to increase better quality is below. You must reset your ...
can't sleep because of erection4/18/2008
  Q: please try to help me in all the possible ways, i am 18 and heres the problem...when its time to go ...
  A: i would suggest you speak to your md as you might try going to sleepnet.com for information on that ...
Sleepwalking4/16/2008
  Q: I think my boyfriend sleep walks.. He use to use alcohol and drugs pretty bad before I met him. I ...
  A: While Im not a physician and you have explained it better one thing does jump out and that is ...
excessive sleep4/15/2008
  Q: I have a real close friend who I think has a medical problem. He is 47 and sleeps whenever he's not ...
  A: Sounds like he suffers from narcolepsy, the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep at inappropriate ...
Benadryl4/14/2008
  Q: My daughter is in a drug rehab. They are wanting to give her benadryl to sleep. I dont understand ...
  A: An antihistamine like benadryl is used also for anxiety and to calm one down to go to sleep, Im not ...
Sleepwalking4/14/2008
  Q: I think my boyfriend sleep walks.. He use to use alcohol and drugs pretty bad before I met him. I ...
  A: First of all sleepwalking is a disorder, so is bipolar, but I dont think robbing houses and being ...
pls help!4/14/2008
  Q: For some time now I have had a severe problem. I try to go to sleep and just as I am about to drift ...
  A: While im not a physician it could be a combination of 2 things. One is anxiety, the other one are ...
Sleep meds4/13/2008
  Q: I take unisom and other sleep aids because I seem to always wake up in the middle of the night and ...
  A: All these sleep medications run out of their effectiveness, and mixing with alcohol can lead to coma ...
Seeing people at night4/13/2008
  Q: about 3 times a week when I am in bed and during the first part of my sleep, I wake up terrified and ...
  A: Yes what you are experiencing are called hypnangogic hallucinations and a symptom of narcolepsy ...
Broken Sleep Clock - Case Study4/12/2008
  Q: I no longer wake after a full night's rest feeling re-energized and charged for the day. I can fall ...
  A: First of all stay away from any caffein, chocolate, exercise, caramel colored soda 3 hours before ...
resp. muscle weakness and sleep study4/9/2008
  Q: I have a mitochondrial myopathy with proximal and resp. muscle weakness. My pft's show a mild ...
  A: tHE TEST DURING THE DAYis a multiple sleep latency test which they ask you 5 questions to rate your ...
sleep problem4/9/2008
  Q: When I start to fall asleep at night I get strange symptoms most commonly involving a snapping ...
  A: I cant say what it is but its not a sleeping disorder. It may or may not be restless leg syndrome. ...
Dizzyness before sleep4/9/2008
  Q: When i go to sleep , when i close my eyes i get a verystrange dizzyness and my body feels really ...
  A: It could be sleep paralsysis or hypnangogic hallucinations, where your just falling asleep or ...
Problems staying asleep4/8/2008
  Q: I hope you may be able to help me. I have never ever had problems getting to sleep my parents used ...
  A: You need to reset your sleep clock. Go to bed and awaken the same time every day regardless of how ...
sleep4/7/2008
  Q: i do have insomnia sometimes.and sometimes i need to get sleeping pills if not, i can not fall to ...
  A: Yes they can they should follow these steps to reset their sleep clock. Go to bed and awaken the ...
Chronic insomnia...help!4/3/2008
  Q: I am in my late 30's and have had chronic early morning awakening insomnia (and occasional inability ...
  A: You need to reset your sleep cycle You must wake up and go to bed the same times everyday ...
Friend not sleeping4/2/2008
  Q: My friend Christy dosnt sleep much at all. She will be up for days on end. She says she trys to go ...
  A: She needs to reset her sleep clock which will take at least 6-8 weeks if doing the following ...
Sleep paralysis3/31/2008
  Q: Ever since I was a little girl (I'm 46 yrs old now), I've experienced, on occasion, some type of a ...
  A: The medications are antidepressants, they give them at night but in mild doses, for my body if i ...
Sleep paralysis3/30/2008
  Q: Ever since I was a little girl (I'm 46 yrs old now), I've experienced, on occasion, some type of a ...
  A: Some researchers say its genetic some dont,, i have narcolepsy yet no one else in our family does, ...
Feeling Strange.3/30/2008
  Q: Hey Karel. Last night when I went to bed roughly around 5 in the morning I started feeling really ...
  A: What you are experiencing is normal phenomenon called sleep paralysis which occurs upon falling off ...
Sleep paralysis3/30/2008
  Q: Ever since I was a little girl (I'm 46 yrs old now), I've experienced, on occasion, some type of a ...
  A: What you are experiencing is sleep paralysis and hypnangogic hallucinations which are natural ...
sleep disorder suddenly after no depakote?3/28/2008
  Q: i am having RLS symptoms "tingly feet" keeping me from sleeping and this only happens sometimes but ...
  A: It could be that if you stopped the depakote cold turkey its part of a withdrawal symptom from it. ...
Body jerking while trying to go to sleep3/25/2008
  Q: I am 27 years old & the last year or so has been very stressful for me. I was diagnosed with anxiety ...
  A: You might consider getting a sleep evaluation at a sleep center for sleep apnea or restless leg ...
sleeplessness3/23/2008
  Q: At the point of sleep i get starled, as if some has shaken me to wake up. this can happen about 10 ...
  A: If you snore then it would be sleep apnea. 3 hours before bedtime stay away from tea,coffee, ...
Rapid Heart Rate Anixety3/21/2008
  Q: I have a sleep study scheduled which is great, the downside is that it is in 2 months. I have no ...
  A: If youre aware of not breathing or snoring it could be sleep apnea. Try some deep breathing ...
Help Waking Up3/19/2008
  Q: I have the same problem that Karel does and I just sleep through the four alarms that I do have. I ...
  A: Iv e never heard of water over you. I believe that to be not true. You can try setting 2 alarm ...
Hallucinating with eyes open3/16/2008
  Q: I have been suffering from a very strange sleep disorder which typically makes me hallucinate with ...
  A: If this is happening often , you might consider a sleep center, They will monitor your brain waves ...
Hallucinating with eyes open3/16/2008
  Q: I have been suffering from a very strange sleep disorder which typically makes me hallucinate with ...
  A: What you are experiencing is called hypnangogic hallucinations or simply terror frightening vivid ...
10 yr. old sleepwalker3/14/2008
  Q: My 10 year old son has been sleepwalking for years. Typically it will only happen when he is sick, ...
  A: You should consult with your pediatrician if it starts to interfere with his wakefulness during the ...
hypnangogic hallucinations while awake?3/13/2008
  Q: My son was diagnosed with narcolepsy last summer only after we all went through 18 months of hell ...
  A: It could be what doctors dont correlate with narcolepsy however a sleep center would are called ...
Delayed Sleep Syndrome3/12/2008
  Q: I have a 20 year old son who was diagnosed with Delayed Sleep Syndrome in high school and with not ...
  A: Since meds arent working you should alert his md as to possibly trying something else, effexor,is ...
sleeping with eyes open3/11/2008
  Q: I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and severe RLS two years ago, tried to get used to a cpap ...
  A: What you experienced is a combination of automatic behavior which is a symptom of narcolepsy , It ...
sleep problem3/8/2008
  Q: I haven't had a full night of sleep for years. In the past few weeks I have been keeping myself up ...
  A: You can try resetting your sleep cycle yourself. However it will take 4-6 weeks but you may see ...
Sleeping for 2 hours and sports3/3/2008
  Q: I have a very bad sleeping habit of sleeping for 15 hours on some days, sometimes even 20 hours. ...
  A: Your sleep cycle needs to reset itself especially if it interferes with your daily activites. Go to ...
people watching me sleep3/3/2008
  Q: For the past several years, I have woken up in the night to find people standing next to my bed ...
  A: There is a normal phenomenon we all experience once in a while, called hypnangogic hallucinations ...
Delayed sleep phase syndrome, nightime sleep and depression3/2/2008
  Q: I was wondering if there were any cases of other DSPS patients complaining of depression when ...
  A: Anyone who switches to a different sleep schedule will have a problem w8ith depression because its ...
twitching in my sleep2/29/2008
  Q: I can't stop twitching in my sleep. I wake up my husband and sometimes I twitch so bad I wake ...
  A: I strongly suggest you get a neurological consultation to rule out any sleep seizures. Twitching ...
sleep talking2/28/2008
  Q: I have recently moved in with my boyfriend. At night I guess I have been talking about men in my ...
  A: Some researchers believe that dreams are what you think about 48 hours in your waking state. I ...
Interrupted sleep2/26/2008
  Q: Nearly two months ago I moved into a flat with my boyfriend and now i can't sleep through the night. ...
  A: You have to reset your sleep cycle. Do the following for 4-6 weeks religiously though many say they ...
Narcolepsy please answer by tonight2/25/2008
  Q: I'm Scott Rosemeyer, I have recently been researching the topic narcolepsy in my health class. The ...
  A: There is no set number of times a narcoleptic can fall asleep, from one to 100 times a day. Some ...
Deep Sleep2/25/2008
  Q: My boyfriend is a 27 yr old dairy farmer. He works long hard hours and when he sleeps, he goes into ...
  A: He could be suffering from a mild form of narcolepsy. You might consider getting a sleep evaluation ...
Sleep disorder?2/22/2008
  Q: I think I may have a sleeping disorder, but I'm not sure. It's not that I have trouble sleeping, but ...
  A: If your daytime activities are being hampered by your sleepiness you could have a disorder. But ...
Sleep Questions2/19/2008
  Q: I'm a freshman in high school and I am researching general sleep for a health project. If you don't ...
  A: I will answer your questions in a short answer and give you a website for more intricate answers. ...
Sleeping at the right times.2/12/2008
  Q: I'm currently 18 years and all my life I have heard that sleeping 7-8 hours is the ideal amount of ...
  A: Yo ucant be jumping back and forth with one week this bedtime and the next this one as it will make ...
my 3 yr old refuses to sleep2/11/2008
  Q: My 3 yr old daughter refuses to sleep, EVER! It doesn't matter whether it is nap time or bedtime. ...
  A: While I am not a physician or psychologist, from a sleep point of view . To have more relaxing ...
PLEASE HELP! Strange sleep disorder and no answers2/10/2008
  Q: My mom has a strange sleep disorder and I have looked everywhere on the Internet and even been to ...
  A: Your mom needs to have her sleep evaluated at a sleep center for insomnia but mainly klein-levin ...
breathing problem2/10/2008
  Q: at night when i start going to sleep sometimes i stop breathing in the beginning and i have noticed ...
  A: If you snore you could have sleep apnea, and need to see a sleep physician for a sleep study, If its ...
Eye bags after wake-up every morning2/8/2008
  Q: Burress, hello my name is Baris. I have a problem I would like to share with you. I travelled and ...
  A: Im not a physician, usually bags are from old age, no sleep or can be anemia, perhaps you should get ...
i cant breathe sleeping2/7/2008
  Q: ..im not 100% sure what it is yet. but i think its a sleep disorder where you cant breathe ...
  A: You could have sleep apnea. Its main symptoms are snoring and awakening choking at night. This is ...
SO SLEEPY 22/7/2008
  Q: I was wondering would you please tell me: when you wake up from having a nice and peaceful sleep, ...
  A: Sleep is the bodys way of shutting down and the minds way of refreshing its circuitry for the next ...
Stages of sleeping2/6/2008
  Q: I have read aomewhare that we sleep in 5 stages.Is it true?If yes then can any person's sleep stages ...
  A: Yes we go thru whats called rem sleep sleep with dreaming and non rapid eye movement, no dreaming. ...
bad vivid dreams2/6/2008
  Q: I don't know if this is a disorder, but I have always had multiple real-like colorful dreams (which ...
  A: The bad dreams you are having are normal phenomenon and if they happen all the time then I would ...
waking up2/5/2008
  Q: I am 24 years old, female, and have always been a very active sleeper, talking a lot and moving ...
  A: What you are experiencing is called hypnangogic halluciantions, which is natural phenomenon , ...
jerking while falling asleep2/3/2008
  Q: When falling asleep, i always have movements, or lots of jerks, is this normal? I am 44 and this has ...
  A: Normally when we fall off into the first stages of sleep, we would jerk for just once or twice. ...
SO SLEEPY2/2/2008
  Q: I was wondering would you please tell me: when you wake up from having a nice and peaceful sleep, ...
  A: What you may describe is apparently you are still tired unless you mean you may get mucous or crust ...
cutting an ambein cr 12.5 mg in half2/1/2008
  Q: when you cut an ambein cr 12.5 in half does this reduce the mg to 6.25? ANSWER: yes it does. email ...
  A: Go to bed and awaken the same time every day regardless of how much or little sleep you got the ...
Sleeping in incriments1/30/2008
  Q: I work in a call center in a night shift and also attend college in the day time.I dont get enough ...
  A: What you must do is you must do your bedtime the same time everynight regardless of how much or ...
sleep disorders and college students1/29/2008
  Q: how prevalent is the problem of sleep disorders in college students and how can these young people ...
  A: Since narcolepsy can hit from the start of ages 13 or at menustration, and it takes 5 years from all ...
Sleeping too much!1/28/2008
  Q: In the last two months, all I want to do is sleep. I am single, live alone, quit smoking about 6 ...
  A: fIRST YOU NEED TO HAVE COMPLETE BLOOD workup to check for any anemia or mono. If all is fine you ...
daytime sleepiness and excessive dreaming?1/27/2008
  Q: I have been on the prescription medication Provigil for about 2&1/2 years now due to my excessive ...
  A: It soundss to me like you are suffering from narcolepsy. The dreaming is the rapid eye movement one ...
Mixing drugs just to sleep1/26/2008
  Q: I take 14 pills every night just to get a good night sleep. Here is what I take every night: 9 Advil ...
  A: Yes you are damaging your liver especially with all those advils. I suggest you wean yourself off ...
Night Owl1/22/2008
  Q: I have been having trouble sleeping at night for about 2 years. I stay up all night no matter what I ...
  A: You are suffering from insomnia. You need to reset your sleep clock. You must follow these tips for ...
I have had insomnia for 10 years1/21/2008
  Q: I have had insomnia for the past ten years. It started when my first child was born. Right after I ...
  A: While I dont know if this would work its worth a try. You must do this faithfully for 6-8 weeks, ...
can it kill1/21/2008
  Q: I have always neglected my sleeping habits and I think now it's coming back to haunt me. I tried ...
  A: Try these tips you need to reset your sleep cycle. You must do it for 6-8 weeks before you see ...
Lack of Sleep1/21/2008
  Q: I am a 36 y/f and I have great difficulty falling asleep and once I have fallen asleep, I wake up ...
  A: It maybe due to the hormone adjustment. First i would try these tips. Go to bed and awaken the ...
falling asleep involuntarily1/21/2008
  Q: I think I have a problem but I am not sure. I am almost always sleepy. I fall asleep whenever I ...
  A: It sounds to me like you may indeed be suffering from narcolepsy, the uncontrollable urge to fall ...
waking up at past midnight1/19/2008
  Q: this past days i often wake up at 3am or 4am to pee i dnt why but my problem is im having ...
  A: You are suffering from a mild insomnia. Try these tips, when you go back to bed if you start to ...
Insomnia1/18/2008
  Q: My grandmother seems to be unable to sleep about four nights of the week. She believes that mixing ...
  A: Usually as we get over our sleep pattern changes and we need less sleep.She should try this for at ...
Me too1/15/2008
  Q: Wow! I was sitting here reading what the 28 year old wrote in 2006 about her jerking. I can totally ...
  A: While I dont think you have a sleeping disorder. The part about your legs jerking can suggest ...
hot and cold flashes1/12/2008
  Q: when you cut an ambein cr 12.5 in half does this reduce the mg to 6.25? ANSWER: yes it does. email ...
  A: It could be the cutting back of the ambien though im not a physician .If it continues you might want ...
constant drowsiness, poor sleeps1/10/2008
  Q: I have been having trouble sleeping for about the past seven months now. It generally takes close to ...
  A: Try these tips. Go to bed and awaken the same time every day regardless of how much or little sleep ...
Sleep please1/8/2008
  Q: I wake up around 3am and I do not recall falling asleep... I think I was awake the whole time and I ...
  A: If this happens often you might want to first 3 hours before bedtime stay away from tea, ...
Waking up problem.1/8/2008
  Q: my name is Richy and was hoping you could give me some advice. A have a waking up problem. I am ...
  A: Now thats a different story, you could very well be suffering from narcolepsy the uncontrollable ...
Waking up problem.1/8/2008
  Q: my name is Richy and was hoping you could give me some advice. A have a waking up problem. I am ...
  A: No no sleeping disorder, only if your daytime activites is affected by it. I would try setting the ...
My daughter's sleeping habits1/6/2008
  Q: My 4 year old daughter seems to be a very light sleeper. As opposed to my 5 year old son who is hard ...
  A: Usually sleep disorders except for night terrors occur at the time of menustration or puberty. ...
narcolepsy1/3/2008
  Q: i watched a show on cataplaxy and how a woman woke up in a morgue.. but thats not the point.. i may ...
  A: Hypnangogic hallucinations are a symptom of narcolepsy when it is accompanied by excessive daytime ...
cant sleep and numb1/3/2008
  Q: ..... im up panicking,i feel as if i cant breathe and im going to die??? i end up pacing the hall in ...
  A: weakness is another thing, however restleg syndrome might do it, or since your sleep is disrupted ...
jumping awake frequently1/3/2008
  Q: I have been having an issue with jumping awake quite frequently lately. What causes that? It happens ...
  A: Apparently something is happening to your sleep cycle. It could be basic insomnia or restleg ...
cant sleep and numb1/2/2008
  Q: ..... im up panicking,i feel as if i cant breathe and im going to die??? i end up pacing the hall in ...
  A: Im no md but it does sound like anxiety. You might try 3 hours before your bedtime stay away from ...
Involuntary Noises while sleeping1/2/2008
  Q: For a long time now, when I am either sleeping or just at the stage when I am falling asleep, I make ...
  A: Usually sleep apnea has excessive snoring then one either wakes up coughing or choking because they ...
Can't get rested1/1/2008
  Q: I can fall asleep any time and anywhere, even after drinking coffee, of which I have about 2-3 cups ...
  A: I suggest you first go to your md and get complete blood workup to rule out basic anemia. If all ...
What kind of sleep disorder involves making popping noises with your lips?12/31/2007
  Q: I make a popping sound by pursing my lips together when I am half asleep. Why am I doing this and ...
  A: It could be snoring, or is you have a cold or breathing problem. Sleep on 2 pillows and if that ...
girlfriend sleeps too much12/30/2007
  Q: mu girlfriend sleeps all day and all night and is medication for bipolar and add
  A: Its possible the dosage is too high or she is taking them the wrong times. With these medications ...
Excessive sleeping12/30/2007
  Q: I'm really worried about something. I seem to be sleeping for 12 hours a night recently, I haven't ...
  A: If you are sleepy during the daytime then that is a different story. My guess is that you are bored ...
Sleep Issue12/29/2007
  Q: I am a 33 year old female and I have an issue in which concerns me. My boyfriend has been waking me ...
  A: It could be snoring or not if it interferes with your daytime sleepiness then you might consider a ...
my son12/29/2007
  Q: as a child, when my son would go to sleep at night he would tend to wake up screaming that he saw ...
  A: He has night terrors which unfortunately he hasnt grown out of. You may or may not want to get a ...
Insomnia and Behavior Changes12/22/2007
  Q: I am writing about my husband, a 33 year old white male, with chronic back pain due to ...
  A: It could be dementia though im not an md, he would need an mri for that. For the insomnia, he would ...
no rest for the wary12/21/2007
  Q: I have never had a problem going to sleep, luckily I am one of those few that once my head hits the ...
  A: What you might be experiencing if it happens once in a while is normal phenomenon, when it happens ...
Sleep12/21/2007
  Q: I go to sleep easily, but wake up after about 4 hours and can't go back to sleep for several hours, ...
  A: Try these tips for about 4-6 weeks. go to bed and awaken the same time each and every day ...
sleep problem12/20/2007
  Q: i am 16 years old and after i have come back from my boarding school i had been sleeping at ...
  A: Unfortunately you have to stick to the routine you had in boarding school to not upset your sleep ...
Narcelopsy12/19/2007
  Q: I have Narcolepsy; I was diagnosed two years ago with the MSLT test and overnight sleep test. I am ...
  A: There are times i thought i had a seizure and it was a combination of cataplexy, sleep paralysis and ...
Narcelopsy12/19/2007
  Q: I have Narcolepsy; I was diagnosed two years ago with the MSLT test and overnight sleep test. I am ...
  A: It is proven narcolepsy has a tendency to get worse a week before ones menstral period. It also is ...
i dont know if a have problem12/18/2007
  Q: I work from 8pm til 5am.When i get out i stay up an hour and then off to bed. I usally go stay a ...
  A: With work and 2 children its hard for anyone to stay awake. If your tiredness is affecting your ...
Sleeping without rest12/18/2007
  Q: I'm a happy 24 years old, in good shape, no medical conditions, and am on no pills,medications, etc. ...
  A: Because of your inability to have intermittent insomnia, usually when you do sleep the dreams are ...
Intense fear of falling asleep12/15/2007
  Q: I have been having problems falling asleep for a while lately. I lay in bed at night and, now the ...
  A: You are suffering from severe anxiety attacks and insomnia. For insomnia try these steps from 6-8 ...
twitching12/12/2007
  Q: every night i twitch when im sleeping and its more of a jolt of my body and it wakes me not more ...
  A: Twitches upon falling asleep is normal, but twitching as you explain it could be restless leg ...
Sleep12/7/2007
  Q: i am a 17 year old boy from Iceland. I am having this problem where i only sleep for like 3-4 hours ...
  A: Try these steps. Go to bed the same time every night aand awaken the same time this resets your ...
unusual problem12/6/2007
  Q: i have an unusual problem. almost everynight around 3:00 or 4:00 in the moringing, i wake up sitting ...
  A: What you are experiencing are hypnangogic hallucinations and sleep paralysis its when the body wakes ...
Sleepy...12/3/2007
  Q: I am 15 yrs old. i go to bed at 9pm and wake up at 7am on a school day. i try to go to bed earlier ...
  A: You could have a sleeping disorder if sleepiness affects your daily waking state however first you ...
Night Hallucinations9/27/2007
  Q: My wife awakens, typically within the first 90 minutes or so of falling to sleep, and almost always ...
  A: What it sounds like is that she is suffering from hypanangogic hallucinations, which are frightening ...
My husband's hands shake in his sleep9/26/2007
  Q: My husband is in the military so when he sleeps he sleeps well. I usually fall to sleep a few ...
  A: I suggest you get a neurological consult as their are sleep seizures.Your local hospital can refer ...
Stupid spiders and clouds wont leave me alone at night9/26/2007
  Q: I've had this happen to me every night for about a year. I'm lying there in bed but at the moment ...
  A: What you are suffering\ are normal phenomenon called hypnangoci hallucinations what happens is that ...
Dreaming when awake9/26/2007
  Q: Recently I have been having what seem like dreams when I am awake usually at times when I have ...
  A: What you are experiencing is a version of hypnangogic halluciantions which is literally dreaming ...
Feel strange sometimes in the day9/25/2007
  Q: For the past few months ive been feeling strange during the day - it felt sometimes like my body was ...
  A: Not getting a good nights sleep can just make one feel like you are feeling,it could also be the ...
Can't Make Up for Lost Sleep??9/25/2007
  Q: I suffer from occasional bouts of insomnia that will keep me up the entire night or better part of ...
  A: as stated before many people build up a tolerance and some sleep meds do ooonly work for a night or ...
always so tired9/23/2007
  Q: I'm 18 years old and I always seem to be so tired. I can't do any strenuous activity for longer than ...
  A: You could be suffering from narcolepsy a sleeping disorder but first you should go to your md and ...
ALWAYS SLEEPY 27 years/female9/23/2007
  Q: I have a question if you do not mind. I am always so very sleepy. It started about a year ago. I ...
  A: It sounds to me that you are suffering from narcolepsy a sleeping disorder which is characterized as ...
Getting to sleep..9/23/2007
  Q: For the past year or so I've been having a more and more difficult time getting to sleep. When I lay ...
  A: It sounds to me that you suffer from anxiety attacks. You should speak to your md about this. Go ...
Can't Make Up for Lost Sleep??9/22/2007
  Q: I suffer from occasional bouts of insomnia that will keep me up the entire night or better part of ...
  A: You may be building up a tolerance to ambien, which would screw up your sleep cycles even more. Ask ...
sleeping9/22/2007
  Q: I am 15 and i have a constant need to sleep i can sleep for 13 hours and wake up and still be tired ...
  A: You could have narcolepsy but first go to your md and get complete workup to rule out any mono or ...
grinding teeth during sleep9/20/2007
  Q: I cannot recall the "real or technical" name for this disorder; however, I have been plagued with it ...
  A: Some grow out of it and some dont however teeth grinding can also be a sign of sleep seizures. ...
Sleepy too often9/20/2007
  Q: I don't know what to do. I'm 29yrs old and all i do is sleep. I feel its getting worse. For the past ...
  A: You could be suffering from narcolepsy a sleeping disorder which is the uncontrollable urge to fall ...
HELP!9/20/2007
  Q: What can I do to go asleep? My head keeps whirring around, not really thinking anything, but it ...
  A: Go to bed and awaken the same time every day regardless of how much or little sleep you get the ...
Sleeping pattern9/18/2007
  Q: I have always slept alot as a kid, but now that i'm older, i'm finding that i have an extremely ...
  A: The reason why you are waking up is that you have built up a tolerance to the meds and should ...
Can't Make Up for Lost Sleep??9/15/2007
  Q: I suffer from occasional bouts of insomnia that will keep me up the entire night or better part of ...
  A: I wo9uld guess its because the day is already lost and you cant get it back. For your insomnia try ...
sleep disorder9/14/2007
  Q: whenever i take a nap in the afternoon, as soon as i fall asleep, i am awakened by the feeling of ...
  A: Its probably because you start dreaming before your body falls asleep. If this is interfering with ...
does my noyfriemd have a sleeping problem?9/13/2007
  Q: for some years now, my boyfriend sleeps for about 10+ hours a day (sometimes longer when he isnt ...
  A: If he is tired during the day he may be suffering from some sort of hypersomnia or narcolepsy which ...
No Sleep in night but sleep in day9/11/2007
  Q: I am facing a serious problem.I am not able to sleep in the night and morning 8 AM I started getting ...
  A: You need to reset your sleep cycle. Try these tips for 6-8 weeks but you may see a change in as ...
Seizures?9/8/2007
  Q: Early the other morning (1 am). I woke up to my husband staring at me & I didn't recognize him. I ...
  A: First it sounds like it could be a seizure, but usually seizures have your hands and feet shaking, ...
had sleep study med not working ????9/5/2007
  Q: I have slept poor my whole life. I am now 25 and just had a sleep study. My study showed that in the ...
  A: All your symptoms you describe are classic narcolepsy symptoms. Ritalin usually or for many with ...
blackouts?9/4/2007
  Q: I have narcolepsy. I am currently on Provigil. I have had 2 of these episodes in the past month that ...
  A: You might be having a mix up of automatic behavior and microsleeps which are symptoms of narcolepsy. ...
sleep disorders9/3/2007
  Q: I have alot of things going on in mind lately, my dortor has prescribed Apo-Zopiclone at7.5mg. It ...
  A: Normally after taking ambien for a week or more you will start to build a tolerance which means it ...
Restless Legs....Help!!!9/2/2007
  Q: my name is Amanda. I'm 21 years old and 29 weeks pregnant. I have serious trouble going to sleep ...
  A: They have a new medication called requip you would have to ask your md if you can take it. I also ...
I cant sleep9/1/2007
  Q: Lately I have not been able to fall asleep. I will lay there and toss and turn for at least an hour ...
  A: You need to reset your sleep clock. Try these tips faithfully for 6-8 weeks although many see ...
Trouble sleeping- PTSD8/31/2007
  Q: I am a 29 y/o female, I have been diagnosed with PTSD, and Generalized anxiety disorder. I was ...
  A: While I dont know of any other medications you might want to try these tips for 6-8 weeks to see if ...
Sleep Disorder After Pregnancy?8/31/2007
  Q: Hey there, I'm 23 years old and i had my son nearly 9 months ago, i noticed after he was born i had ...
  A: You can try these tips faithfully for 6-8 weeks although many see some results in as little as 2 ...
Mom won't stay awake8/28/2007
  Q: My disabled mother is bedridden but at home. I care for her. The family misses her a lot because ...
  A: You might want to try a water bottle attached to the oxygen if she doesnt have one already. Its ...
can't sleep & see things8/28/2007
  Q: ..this is my first time to this site i keep looking sleeping disorder topics every night through ...
  A: Yours is a 2 step problem. Staying up late and cant sleep is called insomnia. You must do this ...
Mom won't stay awake8/28/2007
  Q: My disabled mother is bedridden but at home. I care for her. The family misses her a lot because ...
  A: Unfortunately there is nothing you can do. My guess is that due to her having copd and heart ...
Night time Halucinations8/24/2007
  Q: for a couple years ive been having very strange visions at nighttime, it started off where i would ...
  A: What you are having is a natural phenomenon known as hypnagogic hallucinations. What happens is ...
nonsleeping five year old8/20/2007
  Q: my son is five and about 2-3 times a week he refuses to go to sleep, and will be awake all night. He ...
  A: He must go to bed and awaken the same time every day regardless of how much or little sleep he got ...
strange sleep8/16/2007
  Q: I am writing this just to gain information... The situation I am dealing with is not really a ...
  A: This is a combination of sleep paralysis and hypnangogic hallucinations,which are normal phenomenon ...
unsure if disorder8/14/2007
  Q: Every so often, my sleep pattern changes. That is how it is at the moment. I can't get to sleep at ...
  A: Sounds like you suffer from intermittant insomnia which can upset ones life, if this is so with you, ...
Insomnia recovery8/13/2007
  Q: I understand that it takes different people longer to recover. How long should it take an average ...
  A: There is no time line everyone reacts differently . But if you follow the tips below they must be ...
pregnant wife can't fall back to sleep8/13/2007
  Q: My wife is 11 weeks pregnant, and she has been having trouble sleeping through the night. She ...
  A: My guess is that it has to be the hormones going crazy try these tips. Go to bed and awaken the ...
I always feel sleepy8/13/2007
  Q: I'm 32 Y.O. healthy single female, work as a dermatologist, I'm preparing for my board exam. ...
  A: Why do you think you dont have a disorder have you been tested for narcolepsy. You could also have ...
girlfriend have narcolepsy?8/13/2007
  Q: I've been dating the same girl for over 2 years and I'm a bit worried that she might have a sleeping ...
  A: First she should get a complete blood work up and check for anemia as that can cause sleepiness, if ...
Jolting In sleep8/9/2007
  Q: I'm sixteen, and for the past three to four months, I've had alot of problems sleeping. When I ...
  A: Just thinking about having those dreams will make you have them more. Its normal to remember all of ...
Over Sleeping8/7/2007
  Q: I'm 16 and i am on medicine for insomnia and my doctor thinks i have sleep apnea. but lately i take ...
  A: Unfortunately the sleep meds do not work for very long and this is why one constantly needs more. ...
can't sleep8/6/2007
  Q: I'm 14 and as far back as i can remember i haven't been able to get to sleep easily. It seems to ...
  A: It sounds to me that you have insomnia at night, you could have narcolepsy during the day but I ...
3 year old sleeps a lot8/4/2007
  Q: I have a three year old who sleeps A LOT. She will go to bed at 8p.m. every night, and sleep until ...
  A: You might consider consulting a sleep center. While she still is young for a child to complain she ...
falling asleep without knowing...8/3/2007
  Q: my problem is that lately I have been falling asleep really quick. Most of the time I don't realize ...
  A: Anemia also can add to extreme tiredness. falling asleep quickly with no other side effects such as ...
sleep8/1/2007
  Q: If your lack of sleep is caused only by anxiety and/or depression, and not insomnia, would it be ...
  A: Well thats why they give antidepressants to control the depression, so if you control that you will ...
HELPPP!!!!!7/25/2007
  Q: I am writing on behalf of my boyfriend, he owns 5 video stores, with 50 employees, is being audited, ...
  A: Try these tips for at least 6-8 weeks although many people see some relief after 2 weeks. Go to bed ...
insomnia312 years!!7/21/2007
  Q: I suffered!! from insomnia for 12 years and was treated with ALL known means, from herbal to ...
  A: What you should do is try to reset your sleep clock by waking up and going to sleep the same time ...
Improve concentration: starting from my sleeping habit7/13/2007
  Q: I am 4'9. 84Ib. 22 year-old. Female. I was on therapy for depression treatment for a year and a ...
  A: If you are still on depression meds they have tendency to make you sleepy, if not, I suggest you ...
sleep walking child7/8/2007
  Q: I have a 10 year old son who is sleep walking on avg 5 out of 7 nights a week. He gets up, usually ...
  A: Sleepwalking usually can be outgrown. The only thing you can do is 3 hours before his bedtime stay ...
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome.7/7/2007
  Q: I believe that I have delayed sleep phase syndrome. I am very sensitive to light, have significantly ...
  A: You need to reset your sleep cycle. By going to bed the same time every day regardless of how uch or ...
sleep deprivation7/7/2007
  Q: From sleep deprivation can your recover 100%. Like their won't be anything affecting you in the ...
  A: You can recover if you do the following. Go to bed and awaken the same time evry night regardless ...
Fighting in the Sack7/6/2007
  Q: Not literally. So here's my story. I've been diagnosed with Bipolar I after struggling for two ...
  A: I think its the meds you are on that make you sleep too much, perhaps youshould discuss the dosage ...
dreaming & insomnia6/28/2007
  Q: For about two years now I dream every night and am very restless, I wake up exhausted. I have tried, ...
  A: You have to gradually withdraw from the meds but alert your md first. This can be hard what happens ...
4 yr old who whins/groans in his sleep6/27/2007
  Q: I am a parent of a 4 yr old boy. His sleep is interrupted 90% of the time w/ constant loud ...
  A: You might consider getting a sleep study but usually night terrors are out grown. You might try a ...
grandsons sleeping habits6/21/2007
  Q: my grandson is six (6) years old and a lot of times he sleeps very restless. kicking with his legs ...
  A: Most children all sleep restless, however it could be a sign he is hyperactive, perhaps talking it ...
problems waking up6/18/2007
  Q: Upon waking, anxiety, paranoia, and hallucinations occasionally occur. I've woken up twice to ...
  A: What your having is hypnangogic hallucination which every now and then is normal phenomenon. The ...
Sleep Amnesia?6/16/2007
  Q: I have episodes where my boyfriend wakes me up after I have been asleep for a couple hours and has ...
  A: It could be youre having micro sleeps where your body is awake but the brain is still asleep. If ...
I can't go to sleep before 2AM6/15/2007
  Q: The thing is that i have to get up eary for work every day, so i would like to go to sleep around ...
  A: Try this for 6-8 weeks. You must reset your sleep clock. Go to bed and awaken the same time every ...
jerking in sleep6/15/2007
  Q: okay my name is debbie and im 16 years old in the past couple months i cant ever fall asleep at ...
  A: You need to reset your sleep block. Do this for 4-6 weeks and you should be fine. Go to bed and ...
Vibrating before falling asleep6/14/2007
  Q: When I was younger I remember a couple times when I would be in bed trying to fall asleep. Then all ...
  A: What could be happening is a normal phenomenon called sleep paralysis where the body just before ...
television on/television off6/7/2007
  Q: For me, the only real complaint I have about my 18 year marriage is that I must suffer with the tv ...
  A: There is no solution for you, but there is for your wife. She should go to bed and awaken the same ...
Complex Sleep Problem6/6/2007
  Q: For the past 12 years, I have woke up feeling rested 3 times. I've had 7 sleep studies and they ...
  A: Usually if cpap doesnt work for sleep apnea you may very well be a candidate for surgery, also if ...
Have had two grand mal seizures while in sleep5/31/2007
  Q: Ok i am 20 years old and i had my first seizure about three months ago it was a full grand mal ...
  A: You could have sleep apnea which is stopping breathing when one sleeps, but you need to go to a ...
Sleep behavior Question5/31/2007
  Q: I often wake up in the middle of the night and do strange things that don't make sense. Sometimes ...
  A: This is a normal phenonmenon called hypnangogic hallucination which simply means dreaming with ones ...
can't sleep in car5/30/2007
  Q: ever since i was a baby, i've never been able to sleep in a car without the help of medicene a.k.a. ...
  A: theres not much you can do escept try listening to soothing music and wear a sleep mask to block the ...
Falling asleep feels like dying5/29/2007
  Q: This question is in regard to my 22 year old son. He told me today that he doesn't sleep most nights ...
  A: What he is experiencing is normal phenomenon called sleep paralyssi with hypnangogic hallucinations, ...
How to solve the problem of sleeping too much?5/29/2007
  Q: A friend of mine (currently 18) has the desire to nap for 2 hours every afternoon (and he usually ...
  A: Exercising 3 hours before bedtime makes one more tired. One should only limit naps to 20 minutes as ...
sleep disorder5/25/2007
  Q: About 2 months ago I had knee surgery, since then my sleeping habits have been off. I wake up ...
  A: Its hard to say if you have a sleeping disorder or not.However my guess is that possibly the ...
Awakening too early at same time5/21/2007
  Q: I am male, 47 and in the last 3 months have found that I keep waking up at about 2 am or 3am in the ...
  A: tRY THESE TIPS GO TO BED AWAKEN THE SAME TIME EVERY DAY REGARDLESS OF HOW MUCH OR LITTLE SLEEP YOU ...
My boyfriend jerks while sleep5/21/2007
  Q: My boyfirend sleeps hard and tends to jerk in his sleep. Lately it seems to get worse sometimes its ...
  A: They could very well be sleep seizures. I strongly suggest he get a complete neurological workup to ...
sleep5/19/2007
  Q: it takes me an annoyingly long time to fall asleep and my mum told me that nutmeg helps you to go to ...
  A: Ive never heard of it but you can try these tips. you must go to sleep and awaken the same time ...
Sleep pain and dreaming5/19/2007
  Q: I have two questions I'm not sure if this is the right section but it seemed the best option. My ...
  A: For your first question we all dream at least every hour in ahalf a night,the reason you dont ...
Possible seizures while sleeping5/16/2007
  Q: Last night I seen my 13 year old son while sleeping, his fingers and arms were twitching alot and ...
  A: I strongly suggest you have him have a complete neurological workup especially since you have ...
Active Sleeper5/15/2007
  Q: I am a very deep sleeper, my girlfriend is not. At night, without knowing, I tend to move around a ...
  A: It could be what youre doing 3 hours before bedtime that disrupts your sleep. 3 hours before sleep ...
Restless Leg Syndrom and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder5/11/2007
  Q: I have sleep apnea, and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder with RLS. ( All diagnosed after sleep ...
  A: Why I only know of requip for rls, I myself take baclofen for neuralgia head pain. Your best bet is ...
whats going on5/7/2007
  Q: i am 16 years old. sometimes at night ill lay down and im fine, but when i just start to go to ...
  A: You could be suffering from sleep apnea which means one stops breathing for a few seconds while they ...
question5/4/2007
  Q: how are you going? Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my question. My name is ...
  A: When ones sleep schedule like you had becomes disrupted without gradually going into it, the body ...
too much sleep5/1/2007
  Q: Im 23, full time student, mom and full time job.All i want to do sleep, i dont know because im tired ...
  A: Contrary to belief there is nothing wrong with 9-10 hours of sleep, when its interfering with your ...
most popular sleep pharmaceuticals4/26/2007
  Q: 51 year old male, 1st Let me just say Ive tried everything in the book, and most of what people ...
  A: fNo pharmaceuticals work, they all make you build up tolerance and should only use for 5 days. ...
insomnia?4/24/2007
  Q: I wouldn't say it's necessarily a sleep disorder, but usually about once every two weeks or so, I ...
  A: Temporary insomnia all of us get once in a while. Follow these tips. You must go to bed and awaken ...
Problems with sleep4/23/2007
  Q: well i have many things wrong with sleeeping one is that i will only get about 3 to 4 hours of sleep ...
  A: You have to reset your sleep clock. Try these tips. You must go to bed the same time every night ...
sleep didorder4/21/2007
  Q: I fall asleep for a little while, and then wake up and can not move. I feel like I am paralized.It ...
  A: Yes this is called sleep paralysis it happens just upon going to sleep or awakening. It is a ...
Nightmares and tired regardless4/18/2007
  Q: I do not have a stressful life. I am a mother of one and I go to school part-time. I have help ...
  A: Taking care of a child and awakening even once in awhile thru nite can make one feel tired. However ...
waking anxiety4/17/2007
  Q: I have been waking up at just about 4:30 a.m. every morning with anxiety. I feel very cold, despite ...
  A: It could be something hormonal , I suggest you go to your gyn and have your hormones checked. Also ...
hello and thanks for your attention4/17/2007
  Q: I can sleep at night .I think aboat every working that I must do from now to future .and also I ...
  A: Try these tips for at least 6-8 weeks. If it fails consider getting a sleep evaluation at a sleep ...
sleeping4/14/2007
  Q: i am 20 and i get an average of 9 hours of sleep a night and i am still tired all day long unless i ...
  A: taking caffeine pills is not the answer as one would constantly need more. You need to get a sleep ...
Detrimental Sleep Pattern.4/14/2007
  Q: For what seems like as long as i can remember i have been experiencing difficulty getting to sleep, ...
  A: If its difficult to fall asleep try these tips.go to bed and awaken the same time each and every day ...
dreaming4/12/2007
  Q: PLEASE HELP, my husbands dreaming has become so vivid now that he wakes up a nervous wreck. just ...
  A: Your husband may be suffering from a rapid eye movement disorder or this is a symptom of narcolepsy ...
Uncontrollable sleep4/8/2007
  Q: Daughter, 40, suffers from falling asleep all the time. She is a teacher. Slurs words, when you ...
  A: Sounds to me like she is also suffering from narcolepsy/cataplexy another sleep disorder. Narcolepsy ...
Dizziness!!4/7/2007
  Q: ! I know this might sound weird !! but , Why do I feel so dizzy & sleepy after eating seafoods(fish ...
  A: As far as dizzy after eating I can only say it could be an inner ear infection, but sleepy is ...
i can't sleep!!! help!4/7/2007
  Q: i have insomnia for like 8 months now and it really bothers me because im not like this before. i ...
  A: Unfortunately sleeping pills make you develop a very quick tolerance. You need to reset your sleep ...
Lack of sleep4/5/2007
  Q: For about 5 years now I have existed on anything from 2 - 4 hours sleep a night. I have no trouble ...
  A: You neeed to reset your sleep clock. Do these tips faithfully for 6-8 weeks. Go to bed and awaken ...
sleeping disorder4/4/2007
  Q: please help me.. Im from Malaysia, 22 years old and studying in a university.. i've been having ...
  A: You must do the following,go to sleep and awaken each time no matter how much or how little sleep ...
Occasional Violent Jerking4/3/2007
  Q: I have no trouble falling asleep at all but when I'm asleep I wake up from tossing and turning ...
  A: First of all if you find yourself jerking violently this could be a sign of a seizure so you need to ...
Sleep Violence?4/3/2007
  Q: I'm 16 years old and I think I'm having a problem with sleep violence. I go to sleep at night and ...
  A: You could be having seizures in your sleep.you need to go for a neurological consult to rule this ...
No real sleep for nine months after facial neuralgia4/1/2007
  Q: I sustained nerve damage from a skin tag removal from just below my right eyebrow last June, and ...
  A: My heart goes out to you for the past 5 years I suffered from occipital neuralgia due to a drug I ...
My 12 year son has been passing out3/30/2007
  Q: My 12 year son has been passing out several times since Sept 2006. We took him to several ...
  A: It sounds very much like cataplexy a symptom of narcolepsy the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep at ...
sleep disorder vs. medication side-effect3/29/2007
  Q: Just like the writter of the last question you answered, I also wake up exhausted regardless of the ...
  A: You may be suffering from narcolepsy, the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep at inappropriate, times ...
Sleep Disorder?3/28/2007
  Q: I feel like I am constantly tired, and I am considering a sleeping disorder as a cause. I have ...
  A: I strongly suggest you go to sleepnet.com click on narcolepsy and read its symptoms, if it sounds ...
Sleep Disorders3/26/2007
  Q: My husband has always twitched and jerked in his sleep and occassionally snores, but recently he ...
  A: Everyone dreams every night reason he says he doesnt, is because one must wake up in the middle of ...
Sleep while listening to reading tapes.3/26/2007
  Q: I notice you've had a question on this subject already but what I want to know is can it actually ...
  A: I dont know about cds but the latest research states if one listens to their schoolwork throughout ...
sleep walking violence3/23/2007
  Q: since i was very young, I've slept walked, sung, talked and screamed! But recently, When i was sleep ...
  A: What you might be experiencing is normal phenomenon if it happens now and then, its called ...
Seizure vs. Sleep Apnea?3/22/2007
  Q: I am a 38 year old female (healthly, but weighing 20 lbs more than I should) and recently have been ...
  A: If you are having convulsions then you need to get a neurological consultation. Sleep apnea has ...
DEEP SLEEP -> 23/21/2007
  Q: Would you please tell me why people toss & turn in their sleep? Thanks C Barwick
  A: There are 4 stages of sleep in order to get to stage 4 the first stage is a relaxation sleep where ...
sleep paralysis3/19/2007
  Q: every now and then in the night i wake up and feel paralysed but i cant see a person or object ...
  A: If this happens only now and then its normal phenomenon.What happens is sometimes our brains awaken ...
waking at 4 m3/19/2007
  Q: Is it normal to wake up during the course of sleeping, and how do I get myself to go back to sleep ...
  A: Try these tips go to bed and awaken the same time each and every day regardless of how much or ...
sleeping period3/13/2007
  Q: A straight say 8 hours of sleep at night or 7 hours of sleep at night with a few short naps in the ...
  A: If you are so sleepy during the day that you need short naps you could be suffering from narcolepsy. ...
A few sleeping issues.3/9/2007
  Q: I have 2 issue that I wonder if you could shed some light on. One, is a constant issue with not ...
  A: Your second part of the question is called hypnangogic hallucinations its when our brains fall ...
Erratic sleep patterns3/9/2007
  Q: I have found myself to be sleeping a lot recently, sometimes up to 14hrs. However, on a few ...
  A: If you find yourself sleepy in the daytime as well along with the nightmares you may suffer from a ...
sleep disorder3/5/2007
  Q: Hey! Thank you very much for answering. I'll give her your advices. However, this probably has ...
  A: No problem, the cancer could have altered her sleep cycle , if it starts to interfer with her daily ...
sleep disorder3/5/2007
  Q: Hey! My Mom is a breast cancer survivor who is currently in recovery process. Her major problem now ...
  A: She has to do the following things faithfully for at least 4-6 weeks before you will see any change. ...
anti-medication3/2/2007
  Q: I AM NOT TAKING BENEDRILL It's just an example to show I am very against medication! I don't like to ...
  A: If you go to sleepnet.com click on insomnia and narcolepsy, they list meds and some side effects. It ...
anti-medication2/27/2007
  Q: I'm seeing someone right now who is a specialist on OCD, she first insisted that my previous ...
  A: Im not familiar with ocd, but even taking benadril can have side effects and you may find after ...
Post-op sleep problem2/27/2007
  Q: Karel I'm a man of 72. I had a total hip replacement on 19 January and have been ordered by my ...
  A: Everyone reacts differently from medications, if you do not have an addictive personality it will be ...
Constant Sleeping!2/23/2007
  Q: I'm 21 years old and I've just finished my semester from college about 2 weeks ago and ever since ...
  A: Stress can make you weary. If it persist i suggest you first see your md for complete blood workup ...
Levels Of Sleep2/21/2007
  Q: Hey, I've red a lot of sleep tips over the internet. I was wondering (im 16 by the way) since I only ...
  A: Yes 3 hours before sleep stay away from caramel coloredsoda, coke, pepsi, chocolate and caffeine and ...
excessive sleepiness2/20/2007
  Q: Maybe you can lead me to what is happening to my daughter. She has had sleep studies done; blood ...
  A: Unfortunately having narcolepsy for over 30 years i started at l5. I too built up tolerance real ...
sleep disorders2/16/2007
  Q: Mum had a stroke end of November last year, she is 74 year old since than she sleeps most of the ...
  A: Because of brain damage the brain tires veryeasy. The only thing i can suggest is to contact her ...
why can't i sleep2/14/2007
  Q: I have a messed up work schedule it goes like this i will work 4 days on 7 days off, 4 nights on 3 ...
  A: Most of todays insomnia is due to shift work. i suggest you try the following for 6-8 weeks if you ...
symptoms and wakings2/13/2007
  Q: I was wondering if these are normal symptoms of sleep deprivation. For a few years now I have had ...
  A: Sleep deprivation can definitely affect you physically. However I strongly suggest you get a sleep ...
Sleeping disorder2/11/2007
  Q: My daughter and her boyfriend moved and are living on there own.She left my home and he of course ...
  A: If after one week they are not adjusted to new sleeping arrangement it could also be the mattress ...
Sleep Amnesia1/30/2007
  Q: Is it possible to have a coherent conversation with a person when they have been awakened from ...
  A: Yes what happens is the body is asleep but the brain is still half awake and half in dreaming,its a ...
NREM sleep1/29/2007
  Q: My question would be, does NREM sleep have any function at all? Lately (probably because of ...
  A: Antidepressants are given to hold back the rem sleep. We have 90 inutes of nrem which is deep ...
DREAMS1/23/2007
  Q: MY QUESTION IS ONE NIGHT I WAS DREAMING I WAS RUNNING IN MY SLEEP AND CAN FEEL AND HEAR MY HEART ...
  A: What you experienced is a symptom of a sleeping disorder of narcolepsy. The symptom is hypnangogic ...
Sleeping Problems...1/12/2007
  Q: First, I would like to thank you for reading this.. but I can never go to sleep easily.. I takes me ...
  A: To go to sleep easily you must reset your sleep clock. Heres how. You must do all this faithrfully ...
sleep12/19/2006
  Q: I don't know why I can't stay awake. can you tell me what kind of things can make a person sleepy ...
  A: Forgive me i read the question wrong. You may be suffering from narcolepsy the uncontrollable urge ...
Sleep convulsions12/19/2006
  Q: I twitch a great deal when I sleep and usually I wake up bruised or cut, and recently when i wake ...
  A: You should get a sleep evaluation for possibly some type of seizure. your local hospital cangiver ...
awake from bad dream eyes open cant move12/18/2006
  Q: this has happen a few times i go to sleep have something about ghost when i feel like i need to wake ...
  A: iTS CALLED SLEEP PARALYSIS AND HYPNANGOGIC HALLUCINATIONS WHICH HAPPENS NORMALLY IN US ALL WHAT ...
sleep12/13/2006
  Q: I don't know why I can't sleep. can you tell me what kind of things can make a person sleepy ...
  A: sOUND LIKE YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM INSOMNIA,TRY THIS FAITHFULLY FOR 4-6 WEEKS AND YOU WILL SEE SOME ...
Sleep Problems12/5/2006
  Q: I'm a 21 year old male, in college. For about the past 6 weeks I've been having sleep problems. My ...
  A: Yes its called insomnia. If you try these tips for at least 6-8 weeks faithfully, it should help ...
Seeing ghosts/goblins while trying to sleep11/30/2006
  Q: When I drink for 72+ hours straight, and the toxins in my body over-ride my brains ability to stay ...
  A: While I am on this site to help people with their sleep problems. and going on binges is going to ...
taking a while to fall asleep.11/28/2006
  Q: it'll be around 11, ill have just stopped reading and drank milk, and my head hits the pillow and i ...
  A: Yes follow these tips Go to bed and awaken the same time every night regardless of how little or how ...
sleep disorder11/20/2006
  Q: I am not sure if my question should be directed to you, but i will try anyway. My friend lost his ...
  A: What your friend had is called hypnangogic hallucinations, which means literally dreaming with ones ...
What is up?11/13/2006
  Q: I can get to sleep most of the time, no problem. My Problem is staying asleep. Waking up 2 or 3 AM ...
  A: If the problem persist after trying the techniques ive written about below faithfully for at least 8 ...
Insomnia and body jerking11/8/2006
  Q: Actually, the body jerking started before I was put on Xanax. They put me on Xanax for the severe ...
  A: Hormones can play a major role on anxiety and insomnia Im in it myself. But the twitching if it is ...
Insomnia and body jerking11/8/2006
  Q: Recently I had a lot of stress in my life which caused sever anxiety and depression. I have been on ...
  A: Jerking in ones sleep is normal as it happens right before our bodies go paralyzed to go into deep ...
My body jerks as I am falling asleep11/5/2006
  Q: I am a 55 year old male. I have been noticing that as I am falling asleep my body will jerk ...
  A: Jerking is sometimes happening when the body starts to relax and nerves start to fall asleep.However ...
Could This Be A Sleep Disorder?10/30/2006
  Q: maybe twice a month when I try to lay down to go to sleep my heart beats very rapidly and hard. It ...
  A: No it could be if you had some thing with caffeine in it 3 hours before your bedtime such as coke, ...
SLEEP10/29/2006
  Q: I AM AT MY COMPUTER AND AM INTERESTED WHAT I AM DOING AND THEN I HAVE TO LIE ON THE BED TO SLEEP ...
  A: I would suggest telling your md as these could be side effects from the mediation.If after ...
Is my problem a disorder?10/24/2006
  Q: I'm not sure if you can help me or not, but I'll ask anyway. I'm 29 years old, and my whole life I ...
  A: If this happens to you immediately upon falling off to sleep or awakening to sleep, its known as ...
sleeping problems10/24/2006
  Q: my mother has been experiencing sleep problems for a while now. She is 68 yrs old. she goes to ...
  A: While it does sound like a seizure disorder she should contact her local hospital and get a sleep ...
Scratching Oneself in Sleep10/23/2006
  Q: What does it mean if I wake up almost every morning with scratches somewhere on my body? I can never ...
  A: aLTHOUGH iVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEFORE YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK IT OUT WITH A NEUROLOGIST, FOR ...
sleep problem10/20/2006
  Q: the problem i have is that no matter how long i sleep i am never fresh when i wake up does it have ...
  A: fIf you are falling assleep or feel sleepy all day and it intereferes with your life , you could be ...
sleep talking10/18/2006
  Q: IM NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. ITS BEEN GETTING WORSE AND WORSE OVER THE PAST 2 MONTHS. I WAKE UP IN THE ...
  A: What you are suffering from is normal if it only happens now and then, it is if it happens requently ...
strange sleep experiences10/16/2006
  Q: my boyfriend has a sleep problem. sometimes well be talking late and night and hell start to fade ...
  A: Apparently if your boyfriend had a sleeping disorder many of them you dont lose consciousness. I ...
sleep problems10/15/2006
  Q: the problem i have is that when i wake up after a sleep i dont feel one bit fresh sometimes i feel ...
  A: If you are sleepy throughout the day you should get a complete blood workup to rule out any anemia, ...
sleep aids10/13/2006
  Q: my husband has trouble falling asleep and trouble staying asleep. he has tried tylenol pm and a ...
  A: It sounds to me as if your husband is suffering from a cse of insomnia, which is not being able to ...
Hallucinations and Nightmares10/13/2006
  Q: My 27 year-old daughter, Shayla, was diagnosed several years ago with Alpha Intrusion and in the ...
  A: AMBIEN IS A SLEEP SEDATIVE WHICH PUTS ONE INTO A DEEP SLEEP,HOWEVER WHEN STOPPED WITHOUT WEANING OFF ...
Sleep Aid Abuse,why can't I stop?10/10/2006
  Q: I started taking Goodys PM when I started a 12 hour work shift and needed sleep immediatly after ...
  A: What you have to do is put your mind at just that you are going to lower it. You should lower a ...
Excessive sleep10/6/2006
  Q: I m a 36 years old Female.I have a problem of excessive sleep.Most of the time i feel like ...
  A: It sounds to be like you maybe suffering from narcolepsy or symptoms of some type of hypersomnia. ...
sleep talking and walking9/28/2006
  Q: I'm 31 years old and have had sleep problems since a very young age. I go through spells (lasting ...
  A: What you could be suffering from is some type of rem disorder. There are hundreds of them. ...
desaturation of oxygen9/27/2006
  Q: I already went over the results with my doctor, she didn't seem to have any concerns. Should I look ...
  A: If your not having any shortness of breath i would just be aware if you do to then look into it,as ...
desaturation of oxygen9/27/2006
  Q: I just had a sleep study done and Thank God I don't have sleep apnea. They did say though that there ...
  A: Having such a low desat is good since its not sleep apnea. I suggest you contact your md tell him of ...
Sleep walking9/25/2006
  Q: My daughter started sleepwalking more recently and she just walks around and then ends up in my bed ...
  A: Waking one up sleepwalking is not dangerous unless of course you awaken them and they have walked ...
hynogocic hallucinations9/21/2006
  Q: My granddaughter is nearly 4 years old, and has had screaming fits while asleep for a couple of ...
  A: It sounds to me like your daughter can have one of two things, hypnangogic hallucinations which is a ...
General Sleep Questions9/20/2006
  Q: I have about 3 questions. I'm interested in sleep in general, as I've never once felt like I've ...
  A: Judging from your age usually that age tends to not get enough sleep,, always running around between ...
sleepy in afternoons but not at night9/19/2006
  Q: i dont understand why i am only sleep in the afternoons from 4-9pm, but after 9 i am not sleepy. i ...
  A: Apparently your sleep cycles are all messed up. I would consider taking a sleep evaluation test for ...
Excessive sleep9/19/2006
  Q: I have a tendency to sleep 13, 14, 15 hours a night. Also, it is nearly impossible to wake me up. ...
  A: Yes this is many of our complaints. For the alarm clocks you might try putting them in parts of the ...
Sleep problems9/19/2006
  Q: I am a 58 year old male in generally goo d health.One thing that has dogged me in recent years is ...
  A: Try these tips stay away from 3 hours before your bedtime, the following chocolate, coke,pepsi, ...
interrupted sleep9/18/2006
  Q: good day I fall asleep easily but after 3-4 hours I wake up needing to urinate. If I get up and go I ...
  A: aLTHOUGH URINARY QUESTIONS ARE OUTSIDE MY EXPERTISE YOU SHOULD CONSULT A UROLOGIST IF YOU ARE HAVING ...
Are short naps any use at all?9/15/2006
  Q: I have two young children and don't get enough sleep many nights. During the day my baby only ...
  A: No you are doing it right, according to sleep center experts, even I who suffer from narcoolepsy is ...
sleep9/14/2006
  Q: I have a helathy 11 year old daughter and just last week started wetting her bed and getting up and ...
  A: Peoples body changes. She also is in her menstruation age which mixes ones hormones in place. I ...
sleeping pills9/7/2006
  Q: i have been taking ambien for six years now and they are just not strong enough to make me sleep.Now ...
  A: Temazapam is the oldest sleep med out , It was called restoril years ago and is much stronger than ...
A patient needs SOS advice9/7/2006
  Q: A patient needs SOS advice (age 62 Years) suffering from insomnia / tinnitus for the last 14 years ...
  A: Try the following things faithfully for 4-6 weeks to reset your sleep clock. Go to tbed and awaken ...
need suggestions to sleep better8/31/2006
  Q: I work overnights and have for the last 3years. At first it was difficult to sleep during the day ...
  A: Try thesae suggestions, 3 hours before sleep stay away from caffeine,coke,pepsi,caramel colored ...
severe insomnia8/31/2006
  Q: i have had a lot of problems sleeping for a few years now. I was in the military and developed a ...
  A: You should go to a sleep center and get a sleep evaluation so they can get your cycle back into some ...
Weird behavior8/24/2006
  Q: I used to think I had sleep paralysis, but now I'm not so sure. I sleep for about 10 hours a day ...
  A: It sounds to me like you are suffering from narcolepsy .Sleep paralysis is a symptom of it. i ...
unable to function or concentrate8/24/2006
  Q: I'm 20, female and my problem is what could be the possible reasons that I always feel so sleepy ...
  A: It sounds like you are suffering from narcolepsy, which the person is sleepy all day even though ...
sunlight8/19/2006
  Q: I know I just sent you a message but I forgot to mention I bought this led light that gives off a ...
  A: Scientist seem to believe that sunlight even just for 10 minutes a day can improve ones sleep and ...
regular sleeping rhythm8/19/2006
  Q: I am 27 years old and at times go out to party on the weekeds.. When I go out sometimes I last ...
  A: In order to have a restful sleep one needs to wake up and fall asleep the same time everyday ...
sleep deprivation8/19/2006
  Q: sir/madam, what will happen if a 28 yr old male is deprived of sleep ,no sleep at all continuosly ...
  A: First of all no one can go that long of a time no matter what kind of healing they receive.One would ...
Insomnia recovery8/14/2006
  Q: I am having insomnia for abt a year. I know it has something to do with my mental aspect. I am ...
  A: For insomnia you have to reset your biological clock.If you do the following things faithfully you ...
Sleep problems8/12/2006
  Q: I am having a problem from my childhood that i cannot wake up early in the morning,i always decide ...
  A: If its because you are always tired during the day then this could be a sleeping disorder called ...
Oversleeping Pains8/10/2006
  Q: I have a close friend who seems to have an odd problem. Whenever she sleeps a good amount (say 4+ ...
  A: If she is constantly fatigued after sleeping she may suffer from narcolepsy which is the ...
Strange Experience8/4/2006
  Q: Sir, I had this strange experience twice in the last ten years. When I am asleep I feel I am ...
  A: Sorry I clicked on cant answer this question in error. What you experienced happens to alol of us at ...
sleep disorder7/30/2006
  Q: I go to bed around 11:00 pm but i wake up after about 2 hours and have problem going back to sleep. ...
  A: You suffer from insomnia.If you follow these steps faithfully for 4-6 weeks you should see an ...
Sleep Disorder7/26/2006
  Q: My husband gets up in the night looking for things such as insects, electrical wiring, or pieces of ...
  A: Wfhat your husband is experiencing are a symptom or one of the symptoms of narcolepsy.But can happen ...
sex and sleep7/22/2006
  Q: My wife and I are both in our mid 50's. We both enjoy sex, but I have had problems and Cialis has ...
  A: Unfortunately you must stay away from caffeine, chocolate, coke,pepsi or exercise 3 hours before ...
Strange Sleep7/19/2006
  Q: I have had some very strange dreams over the past year. I hope you can help! they dont happen every ...
  A: Judging from what you describe maybe one of two things.I will explain the first which is what i ...
sleeping disorder7/17/2006
  Q: i try to goood to sleep early but dont good to bed until 3 to 4 am. i dont like sleeping until 10 to ...
  A: For the next 4-6 weeks you must do this faithfully to put your sleep clock back in sync. 1. You must ...
The Best Sleep Sound CD?7/17/2006
  Q: Burress, In a few weeks, I'll be moving from my quiet house in the suburbs, into a very noisy, very ...
  A: Since cd have to be changed constantly therefore you would get up to shut it. A simple small ...
harm during sleep7/11/2006
  Q: recently my friend has been having a dream (i think a dream, as this seems the most likely asnwer) ...
  A: I would suggest you tell her to see a neurologist as if she is doing this in her sleep, it being so ...
hallucinations in children7/11/2006
  Q: My son is 11 and recently cannot get to sleep when he is alone because he hears loud voices yelling ...
  A: What he is having are commonly called night terrors, perhaps sleeping the light on would be helpful ...
sleep7/10/2006
  Q: i want to know how i can fall asleep with out having to use medicin can you help?
  A: Yes you can ,but you must do the following things daily for at least 4-6 weeks.First,you must go to ...
Too much sleep7/9/2006
  Q: I have a friend who sleeps anywhere he can get comfortable. He sleeps regularly at night but he ...
  A: your friend may very well suffer from narcolepsy a sleeping disorder which one falls asleep at ...
snoring/sleep study7/8/2006
  Q: Just had a sleep study. Tech. told me that i snored and would wake myself up. He told me i had no ...
  A: Basically for such a borderline test result the first thing the physician would suggest if you are ...
Nightmares while sleeping on my back7/6/2006
  Q: Whenever I fall asleep on my back and continue sleeping in this position I have terrible ...
  A: The position one sleeps has nothing to do with nightmares, its contigent upon how fast the body ...
5 days without rest7/4/2006
  Q: I'm just curious. What is the worst thing to happen if I person those sleep in 5 days?
  A: Without proper rest or being with no sleep usually after the first 24 hours,there would be mood ...
narcolepsy and amnesia7/2/2006
  Q: I have episodes, two or three times a week, during which I wake up and do regular activites ...
  A: What may be happening to you is a symptom known as automatic behavior, which is also a symptom of ...
Sleeping disorder6/26/2006
  Q: LAst night my boyfriend told me to close the window because it was cold, 20min later, he open the ...
  A: Sometimes when one is so tired what happens is their brain literally falls asleep while their body ...
Strange behaviour while asleep!6/26/2006
  Q: have you ever heard of someone's body tensing up all over their body when their asleep?!? Just after ...
  A: Yes this is normal,what this is called normally is sleep paralysis.right before one falls asleep ...
Why does alcohol wake me up?6/21/2006
  Q: If I drink > 4 glasses of wine I sometimes have trouble sleeping but I almost always wake up at ...
  A: Everyone reacts differently,its got nothing t do with melatonin but rather heart rate,which is your ...
sleep disorder?6/20/2006
  Q: Im a 17 year old male. I broke my leg bad 2 years ago had a bunch of surgeries and now its all said ...
  A: For a good nights sleep ,read the tips below. First you must go to sleep and awaken the same time ...
tired6/20/2006
  Q: I dont know if something is wrong with me or not, but i am constantly tired during the day, but when ...
  A: If you dont sleep good during the night,follow these tips.I will discus your sleepiness after the ...
paralysis6/19/2006
  Q: Im a 23 year old female and I think i suffer from sleep paralysis. Its very very frightening. I ...
  A: This deefinitely sounds like you have sleep paralysis and possibly narcolepsy which is the ...
Sleep Position6/18/2006
  Q: I am a 53 year old male with Parkinson's disease. My wife tells me that many,many times I sleep ...
  A: Many different position thru out the night can vary from person to person,its basically what is ...
18 year old Narcoleptic with Cataplexia6/11/2006
  Q: I'm 18 year old a freshman in college origanally from Los Angeles got to school in New orleans and i ...
  A: Im 49 and had started with my narcolepsy around 13 but i would do great in school,I graduated at ...
Listening While Sleeping6/7/2006
  Q: You may have misunderstood my explanation. My wife does not stay awake all night, she listens to and ...
  A: To reach the first stage of sleep takes any where from 50-90 minutes,then comes 30 minutes of rem ...
Sleeping6/5/2006
  Q: I don't know if this is classified as a sleep disorder or if you'll be able to help but, I find it ...
  A: Well I suggest you go to perhaps an orthopedic or vascular doctor for the warm foot.As it could be ...
Listening While Sleeping6/1/2006
  Q: My wife listens to tapes & CD's at night - mostly old time radio & TV show and books on tape. ...
  A: I can say her need for being drowsy and need naps is because she isnt getting restful sleep as well ...
brain damage due to sleep deprivation6/1/2006
  Q: My name is Francis. I'm 24 years old. Up until last december I had no sleep problems whatsoever. My ...
  A: Yes you can recover.Its those only in clinical triasls Ihpe that they keep one up for 24 hrs a day ...
Sleep with a nose blockage.5/27/2006
  Q: I have a CPap machine that works fine. I squirt Atrovent into my nose twice a day. I squirt Nasonex ...
  A: You need to call your physician as he may have to prescribe an increase in setup on yor cpap,also ...
Dream/Nightmares5/25/2006
  Q: This has been happening to me a lot lately. I ll be asleep, and then all of sudden, I ll sit up ...
  A: tHIS IS A SYMPTOM OF NARCOLEPSY ,ITS CALLED HYPNANGOGIC HALLUCINATIONS,IT HAPPENS UPON AWAKENING ...
hyper startle reflex when falling asleep5/24/2006
  Q: I have arthritis and fibromyalgia and when I try to go to sleep the second I begin to relax, if I ...
  A: Your symptoms as im no physician can be a rem sleep disorder, which happens in narcolepsy,its called ...
sleep talking, walking, scratching5/24/2006
  Q: 32 yr. old female started sleepwalking at age 14 walked/talked/or screamed nearly every night for ...
  A: While I know very little about this however,I can tell you that the part where you talk in your ...
Sleep Disorder5/19/2006
  Q: My wife tells me she has trouble sleeping with me because I twitch and jump at night as if my ...
  A: I suggest you go to a neurologist to not only rule out restless leg syndrome but possibly epilepsy ...
Sleep less5/19/2006
  Q: My name is Alen and I am 17.last year I used to sleep 6-7 hours a day but since two months ago I ...
  A: My guess is that you probably sleep poorly at night which is why you may be more tired.Or you could ...
waking up5/18/2006
  Q: I don't exactly have a sleep disorder, but this bugs me so maybe you can help. I am OK about ...
  A: First you must go to sleep and awaken the same time each day regardless of the amount of sleep you ...
Sleep paralysis5/14/2006
  Q: I have an odd sleep problem that's been developing. A few times each week when I fall asleep I ...
  A: The symptoms talk of many sleep disorder.However the being unble to move is a symptom of ...
sleep5/10/2006
  Q: Sometimes I really have trouble sleeping at night. What is the best way to put myself into sleep in ...
  A: I dont know about a few seconds but i can give you some tips.3 hours before bed stay away from ...
Jolting Panic5/8/2006
  Q: As I drift of to sleep I keep getting a sensation of a sudden drop - as though from a metre above my ...
  A: What you are esperiencling is sleep paralysis, the inability too move while asleep and hypnangognic ...
Sleep talking4/25/2006
  Q: I went through a divorce a little while ago and have since remarried. Since I have been married I ...
  A: Before you go to sleeping pills for a deep sleep.Try these hints for deeper sleep.3 hours before ...
Amount of sleep4/22/2006
  Q: I am doing a story on the sleep habits of college aged people and I wanted to know how much sleep ...
  A: The average sleep for college students is 8-10 hours of sleep,altho9ugh many do not get ...
Dead Tired?4/20/2006
  Q: Sometimes I'd distinctly remember setting not one but TWO alarm clocks at OPPOSITE ends of the room ...
  A: This is normal as the last hour of our sleep is the deepest sleep and harder to awaken from. A more ...
sleeping later and later each day4/11/2006
  Q: When I was younger and before college, I was an insomniac with great difficulty falling asleep at ...
  A: I dont think htere is a name for this disorder escept its to do with your circadian clock,your sleep ...
Sleep problems getting worse4/9/2006
  Q: i have been having insomnia for about a year now, i find that i tend to function on less and less ...
  A: Before you go to a doctor try these tips.youmust go to sleep and wake up the same time each and ...
sleep problems4/8/2006
  Q: I need help please.I've been having trouble sleeping at night.I wake up at least once a night ...
  A: First of all if you are on any medications tell your md as these sometimes have insomnia as a side ...
Dreams continuing into wake state?4/7/2006
  Q: I keep having dreams about snakes that continue into my wake state... where I'll wake up from the ...
  A: What you are having are one of two things,night terror which are frighteneing dreams thru the ...
Lip puffing3/27/2006
  Q: This is the only way I can describe what my husband has begun to do just when he falls asleep. He ...
  A: Im a respiratory therapist and many times ones snoring does not have to be a snoring, your ...
Lip puffing3/25/2006
  Q: This is the only way I can describe what my husband has begun to do just when he falls asleep. He ...
  A: Puffing is what is called purse lip brething which people who are elderly with emphysema or other ...
Sleep addiction?3/25/2006
  Q: My name is Michelle, I am 25 years old. I have two children, live with my partner and work around ...
  A: This sounds to me like you have narcolepsy, the uncontrollable urge to sleep at inappropriate ...
addiction to sleeping pill, temazapam3/17/2006
  Q: I've been taking temazapam sleeping meds for 7 years now, 4 nights a week, 30mg dose. I take ...
  A: Unfortunately I suffer from the same thing as im on opiates now not for my narcolepsy but for severe ...
Insomnia3/14/2006
  Q: Karel In response to your response, maybe I didnt explain myself correctly but, there are certain ...
  A: This still sounds like the symptoms below, they happen either before one goes to sleep or ...
Insomnia3/13/2006
  Q: Somedays, when I go to bed I lay my head to fall asleep and I have these very vivid dreams about ...
  A: Whats happening is a combination of 2 normal symptoms one is sleep paralysis, the other hypnangognic ...
Questions about sleep3/12/2006
  Q: She is very anxious about the whole process and even the sleeping pills that she has been prescribed ...
  A: Yes one can gt by on less sleep,as w get older we only require 5-6 hours.Insomnia cannot kill you ...
Palaeolithic Man and Sleep Habits3/6/2006
  Q: I'm currently doing a Palaeolithic-type diet and am doing very well on it. I'm now studying ...
  A: I cant answer about caveman but narcoleptics have the same life expectancy as normals,Some ...
Feeling of dying2/23/2006
  Q: I am sixteen years old ( just in case it's relevant). About three times I have had the strangest ...
  A: What is happening to youis a combinationof hypnangognic hallucinations and sleep paralyss.These are ...
insomnia2/7/2006
  Q: I have a long history of insomnia, major depression and I have been prescribed many different ...
  A: First of all my deepest appologies for taking so long to answer but I was rushed to the hospital for ...
sleep for a 5 year old-Melatonin1/27/2006
  Q: I have used Melatonin myself very successfully...I love the stuff...I have tried 1.5 mg. dose for my ...
  A: While I know its supposedly safe for adults,it also can cause dependency.The website below list ...
Sleeping Problem1/23/2006
  Q: like last month i started this new job.its graveyard and i have always been a nightowl..since i was ...
  A: Well shift wrk can cause havoc on a sleep patter.However perhaps if you try these things religiously ...
insomnia1/20/2006
  Q: I've had sleep problems since i was 8 or 9. its always been difficult to go to sleep. My mom has ...
  A: Before youworry that you have permanent insomnia,dont.Many times insomnia goes and comes at ...
feeling tired1/16/2006
  Q: I'm not sure if this would be the correct catagory but its the closest i could find for my problem. ...
  A: go for a diagnosis,you should see if these first tips dont help.You must go to sleep and awake the ...
Antidepressants for sleep1/12/2006
  Q: I have been having a lot of trouble sleeping lately. I have been taking lunesta for a few months now ...
  A: unfortunately all antidepressants do not make one sleep if they do for only an hour.They too ...
Sleep cycles1/11/2006
  Q: Was wondering about the importance of each sleep cycle. I dream EVERY SECOND that I sleep. If I ...
  A: Unless you do have a rem problem the normal person takes 60-90 minutes before they start ...
Weird experience last night1/3/2006
  Q: I don't know if my question is out of your field of expertise or not, but I had this very strange ...
  A: Yes there are times when what you exprience is normal phenomena for us all,its if it happens ...
can't sleep12/31/2005
  Q: I can't get to sleep until the early hours of the morning every night, I get up at around 7am and ...
  A: Yes you must try the following things religiously for one month.First of all you must get up and go ...
spleeping illness12/28/2005
  Q: sir I have a problem that I have not been spleeping last three days even I am a very happy person, ...
  A: Not sleeping is called insomnia.You must try the following things,go to sleep and wake up the same ...
sleep problem12/20/2005
  Q: i hope u'll help me,actually my habit is i always not enough for sleep.i always waste my time just ...
  A: Everyones normal sleep is what is normal for them however usually 7- hrs is normal and prhaps 4-5 ...
Sleep Deprivation12/11/2005
  Q: I am doing an English report on sleep deprivation, and I have to interview an expert on sleep ...
  A: Sleep deprivation is serious as one cant focus just doing every day things.The age greup is between ...
Question12/6/2005
  Q: My question is " Is it a good or a bad sign to make sounds(gurrrr) while sleeping.does it indicate ...
  A: The sound you describe can be caused by a mllon and one things,tonsils,adnoise,narcolepsy,sleep ...
involuntary sleeping12/3/2005
  Q: ..I'm a 17 year old boy and I have a strange problem. I fall asleep without my knowledge,for ...
  A: Please understand im not a physician,however what you describe is called automatic behavior,It is ...
whats are sleep disorders?11/28/2005
  Q: 1)How many differnt kinds of sleep disorders are there? 2)Which one are you most familiar with? ...
  A: i KNOW OF 10 BUT THERE ARE PROBABLY MANY MORE.iM MOST FAMILIAR WITH NARCOLEPSY.NARCOLEPSY IS A ...
insomnia11/27/2005
  Q: I'm now 26 years old.I have sleeping problems since I was 20. Before going to bed, I feel as if I ...
  A: yOU MUST TRY AND GO TO BED SAME TIME EACH DAY.THEN 3HOURS BEFORE BEDTIME STAY AWAY FROM ...
Trouble sleeping and waking up.11/21/2005
  Q: I have 2 questions. 1.) No matter how tired I am, I have a very hard time falling asleep at night. ...
  A: For question 1, try the following tips for at least 2-4 weeks to see any changes.Go to bed and ...
Sleeping too much11/19/2005
  Q: I am having problem with my sleeping. For example: Last night I went to bed around 1 or 2am, got up ...
  A: Unfrtunately slep centers privately cost money but montefiore sleep clinic in the bronx is good, ...
Falling asleep11/14/2005
  Q: It takes me like an hour in last nights case 2 hours and 20 minutes to fall asleep. Is their ...
  A: Try these tips.Go to bed and awaken the same time each day even if you didnt sleep well the night ...
Underselpt?11/13/2005
  Q: Hey there! Recently I have been having a very bad twitch in my eye. Its below the front of my right ...
  A: As far as I know eye twitching is not mainly related to sleep,however if you havent slept for days ...
Needed Suggestion11/10/2005
  Q: I have a situation like this, i wake up in the middle of the night bcoz of the urination thing,after ...
  A: Try the following things, first of allwake up and go to sleep the same time every night to reset ...
Sleep11/4/2005
  Q: Why is it that when we're tired "we can barely keep our eyes open?" I understand that we need to ...
  A: Usually when one goes to sleep the eyes close and then the body starts to paralyze to begin the ...
too much sleep10/27/2005
  Q: I am an 18 year old male, and people have told me that I sleep too much. I could sleep for 12 hours, ...
  A: The first thing you need to do is get a complete blood and urine workup to rule out any anemia or ...
Sleep deprivation - serious problem10/13/2005
  Q: How are you? Good I hope. I was wondering if you could give me some tips/answer my questions ...
  A: Unfortunately its not an easy task to do but with perseverance it can be done.What you must do is ...
night terrors9/19/2005
  Q: i am a 27 year old female w/ 1 child. i have had night terrors for 3 1/2 years, since my daughters ...
  A: Unfortunately what you suffer from is not controllable accept with medication,What happens is the ...
Sleep Uncertainties9/10/2005
  Q: A close female friend of mine has many questions about sleep...I am trying to get some answers to ...
  A: First of all she sounds to me like insomni.After even going 8 hours without sleep,ones reflexes are ...
sleep hours9/10/2005
  Q: Is it true that not only the number of hours someone sleeps matters, but also the hour when he goes ...
  A: As long as one gets at least 8 hours sleep.However as in shift work,in order to not have any sleep ...
follow up - falling asleep9/10/2005
  Q: Most of the times when I go to sleep I can't remember the moment I actually fall asleep. But when I ...
  A: Soft music instrumental with no words is definietely relaxing to fall asleep.as well deep breathing ...
falling asleep9/9/2005
  Q: Most of the times when I go to sleep I can't remember the moment I actually fall asleep. But when I ...
  A: Sleep is the way our body escapes stress and some feel that it sort of rejuvenates themMy only ...
sleep inducers8/31/2005
  Q: I am a high school student planning to do an investigative research on the using Arabian jasmine ...
  A: While I could not find anything on the ingredientss of this root jasimum sambac.You stated it has ...
Sleep Medication8/25/2005
  Q: .. Well, it has been almost 3 weeks now since I have been taking it. I mainly take the lunesta and ...
  A: I would try taking half of a half pill but no more during the night.You will unfortunately have to ...
Sleep Medication8/25/2005
  Q: I have been taking either lunesta or ativan for the past 2 weeks pretty much continuously to help me ...
  A: Unfortunately all of these meds have a terrible rebound effect when not taken and when taken ...
night terrors8/24/2005
  Q: Could you please explain what night terrors are, I have heard the term for years, but can find ...
  A: Night terrors are frightening vivid dreams which happens either right before falling off to sleep or ...
feel sleepy all times8/20/2005
  Q: i am 20 years of age a technical student (female) earlier i had a habit of studying at late night i ...
  A: You can try taking 2 0r 3 cat naps during the day,even if you just put your head down .However no ...
no sleep8/20/2005
  Q: perhaps this question doesn't exactly link to your knowledge, but i don't know where else to ask. Do ...
  A: tHE LAST i HEARD WAS THAT THEY DID KEEP A PERSON WITHOUT SLEEP FOR ONE MONTH,BUT AFTER 3 DAYS THE ...
weird sleep behavior8/18/2005
  Q: I sometimes wake up with a scratch on my forehead where I have scraped away the skin with a ...
  A: yES ONE IS PARALYZED DURING SLEEP HOWEVER SOMETIMES THE BRAIN FALLS ASLEEP BEFORE THE BODY ...
Hallucinating at night with NO DRUG USE8/17/2005
  Q: I hallucinate at night. Yes I dream, but THIS is not dreaming. I sit up in my bed, eyes open, and ...
  A: It sounds to me like youre suffering from narcolepsy,a sleeping disorder with one of its symptoms ...
Mental Results Of Lack Of Sleep?8/12/2005
  Q: My name is Shaun, I'm from Ireland, and 24 years old. I have been playing in a band since I finished ...
  A: The key to getting a sleep problem under control is to go to bed and wake up the sme time each and ...
Over the counter sleep aids8/9/2005
  Q: I completely stopped using alcohol almost 3 months ago as I had started drinking every day to get to ...
  A: Unisom and tylenol sleep all have the same ingredients.However when taken for a long period of ...
Restless Leg Syndrome7/25/2005
  Q: I ruptured a cervical disk 4 years ago, effecting the nerves in my left arm. It also triggered a ...
  A: As of right now the only thing that really helps are medicatioNS,HOWEVER this is just my feeling you ...
Wake Up After 4 or 5 Hours Sleep7/22/2005
  Q: I'm 50 and have long term mild depression. In recent years I'm finding myself waking up after only ...
  A: Its a known fact that once we hit 50 or more our sleep pattern is much shorter.First if you are on ...
Reliving experiences7/12/2005
  Q: I have a history of sleep paralysis at night. I experience another strange condition. I play a ...
  A: Please forgive me if im a little fuzzy as to what you are asking .Are you asking if this is normal ...
sleep study result differences7/6/2005
  Q: #1 Why would the results of my second sleep study indicate sleep apnea, as opposed to period leg ...
  A: I wish I could be of more help.I honestly dont know why your study showed restless leg syndrome one ...
Tiredness6/27/2005
  Q: Can you explain why my eyes feel heavy and tired after lunch, around about this time of day (3pm ...
  A: Most of the time,a person will find themselves sleepy after a meal.The 3pm sleepiness could be from ...
snoring6/26/2005
  Q: I am 52 years old, 6' tall, 190 lbs. I snore. I have sprayed my throat with products like Snore Fix. ...
  A: There are a few things that you can try,however if they dont work,you probably should go to a sleep ...
A small problem in sleeping...6/14/2005
  Q: Greetings! I see some pretty rave reviews in your profile, I hope then that you do not mind my ...
  A: First of all thanks for the raves.The reason I myself do this is that after suffering with ...
Hypersomnia with sleep apnea6/4/2005
  Q: I teach 2nd grade and one of my students just went through a sleep study and was diagnosed with ...
  A: Hypersomnia just means excessive sleepiness,also happens in sleep apnea,the individual with sleep ...
body stiffens while sleeping5/20/2005
  Q: This has been happening on and off for the past six 4 months,when I awake from a sleep(usually from ...
  A: What you have is sleep paralysis.It happens either right before falling asleep or upon getting ...
Sleep disorder low sleep oxygen5/16/2005
  Q: I recently had a sleep study to rule out apnea.. for daytime fatigue and extreme fatigue on waking. ...
  A: Im sorry but it makes no sense 21%.I would need to know exactly what is written word for word to ...
Sleep disorder low sleep oxygen5/15/2005
  Q: I recently had a sleep study to rule out apnea.. for daytime fatigue and extreme fatigue on waking. ...
  A: Apparently it sounds to me,like even your asthma is causing a low sao2.Asthma empysema bronchitis ...
Questions about sleep parameters5/11/2005
  Q: For the following: SaO2 awake average = 97% SaO2 worst case = 90% Average SaO2 desaturation = 2% ...
  A: I unfortunately dont know how to read the test except for a few answers i can give you.The rest you ...
Overnight Shift5/6/2005
  Q: I am a 25 year old female and I have just started a job where I work 11pm to 7am. I am having a ...
  A: Go to this website for help http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/HQ/01388.html also sleepnet.com.click ...
snoring4/28/2005
  Q: how can i stop snoreing
  A: Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea where one stops breathing in between snores.I strongly suggest ...
Interview~in a hurry4/26/2005
  Q: As you know I am Samantha Hildebrand and I am from Wissahickon Middle School. I will need to use the ...
  A: Name-Karel,1 age 48,job-respiratory therapist.I will then just put a number next to my answer which ...
sleep cycles and effects3/31/2005
  Q: i work a 2-2-3 shift from 3am to 3pm and cannot sleep and it effects me on the job,with no chance of ...
  A: yOU CAN ASK YOUR MD TO REFER YOU TO A SLEEP CENTER FOR ANY OTHER SLEEP DISORDERS,HOWEVER FIRST GO TO ...
sleep disorder3/24/2005
  Q: In fact I cannot call my case a sleep disorder ,but since I could not find any other suitable title ...
  A: What your describing is part of a sleep disorder though happens to all of us a few times in our ...
narcolepsy3/20/2005
  Q: What is narcolepsy?
  A: Narcolepsy is the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep at inappropriate times,such as driving,watching ...
Ceratonin levels3/17/2005
  Q: A Doctor suggested to me that I my have low cetatonin levels. This would explain why I get very ...
  A: Seratonin level are part of the make-up of neuro-transmitters in the brain as far as I know there is ...
sleeping more3/17/2005
  Q: I sleep more I go to bed from around 10.30 to 12 In the morning i feel hard to wake up and i wake up ...
  A: First of all you are getting the proper 7 to 9 hours, I can tell you to go to bed one hour earlier ...
Cant sleep2/9/2005
  Q: my question is about what i think is a fear of sleeping. I keep myself awake because im afraid of ...
  A: The worst think one can do to not sleep is to worry in bed about getting to sleep.For insomnia you ...
I see faces before I fall asleep1/16/2005
  Q: For 6 years now I have seen faces, soon after I shut my eyes, but before falling asleep. The faces ...
  A: Many times normal people fall asleep too fast and begin seeing vivid things or hearng things,this is ...
is it a disorder or just me?1/14/2005
  Q: i have problems with going to sleep early. it's like i just don't want to go to sleep. i stay up ...
  A: If it does not interefere with your daytime routine,then it may just be your system,However if you ...
lack of sleep1/13/2005
  Q: I am researching on the importance of sleep for my papers for my university assignment. If you have ...
  A: If a person lacks sleep , their level of alertness is impeded, they will forget more, make more ...
Help me....1/13/2005
  Q: I'm currently working in Baghdad, Iraq. I seem to be having a problem staying awake throughout the ...
  A: First of all I think that the reason you are sleeping or sleepy thru the day is probably because ...
i really need help1/12/2005
  Q: I really need help. I havent had any sleep in a few days. I dont know why, but i just cant fall ...
  A: Yes stay away from any chocolate,alcohol,caramel colored soda,coffee or tea,exercise at least 3 ...
Sleep problems1/4/2005
  Q: I've had a blood test about almost a year ago, and everything seemed to be fine. I have blanked out ...
  A: Well i would get a complete blood work up again,as blood values change from minute to minute.if they ...
Sleep problems1/2/2005
  Q: I'm a 37 year old, phyically fit, attractive female. My problem is, ever since I was a young kid, I ...
  A: Do you find yourself falling asleep at inappropriate times, for example driving ,in the middle of a ...
cant sleep12/30/2004
  Q: I am having problems sleeping. It's always during this time of year. Since last year it has gotten ...
  A: Happy new year.Im sorry for the late reply.First of all stay away from caffeine,chocolate,caramel ...
sleep issue with spouse !!12/26/2004
  Q: I and my wife are trying for a baby. However after seven years of marraige I noticed one thing my ...
  A: First of all Happy new year and im sorry for the delayed response.Yes your wife should stay away ...
Sleep deprevation & learning12/20/2004
  Q: I did my science project on sleep deprevation. My subjects were kept awake as much as possible over ...
  A: My guess would be that their chronobiological clock was being recalibrated.and since the time they ...
Brain damage due to sleep loss.12/8/2004
  Q: I'm a college student (age 19) about to pull an all-nighter, and I've read in the past that sleep ...
  A: Sleep loss causes inability to remember things, and low concentration span.It is not permanent brain ...
sleep12/3/2004
  Q: I kinda meant what can i do to keep myself sane when in the situation of no sleep at work.I cant ...
  A: You can try some deep breathing exercises or try a cold towel on the back of the neck that seems to ...
sleep12/3/2004
  Q: Very seldom I have trouble sleeping. But when I do after 2 or 3 days with no sleep I am not really ...
  A: 2 or 3 days with no sleep would make you have all that anxiety as our brains need to sleep.I suggest ...
sleep problem11/2/2004
  Q: if you have had severe sleep problems due to depression and anxiety for 2 months, when sleep starts ...
  A: Yes that spacey ,head in a cloud feeling usually goes away some say 2 months,I know myself having ...
Sleep Paralysis10/29/2004
  Q: When I have sleep paralysis, it is different than other people's accounts. Can you tell me anything? ...
  A: If you have a diagnosed case of narcolepsy,i would say you are describing hypnagognic hallucinations ...
recovery for insomnia10/23/2004
  Q: if a person had had severe insomnia for 2 months how long should it take to recover and get a normal ...
  A: It can take 8-10 weeks,however if you are taking any sleep meds that could be the reason to feel ...
Insomnia10/22/2004
  Q: Could you possibly tell me all of the causes and symptoms of insomnia? I know the obvious answer is ...
  A: Insomnia can be caused by numerous things,but mainly its when your chronobiologic clock,is out of ...
Night problem10/18/2004
  Q: Please forgive me if this is not your feild its just I couldnt find a better feild to put it under. ...
  A: Perspiration at night may not necessarily mean a sleep problem but rather a hormonal problem,it ...
sleep problem10/15/2004
  Q: I started having sleep problems about 6 weeks ago. I started taking xanax, to help with anxiety ...
  A: Unfortunately these sleeping aids when you stop them you get rebound which means ...
Restless Leg Syndrome10/14/2004
  Q: My dad has AML and he suffers from Restless Leg Syndrome. Is there any sort of medication that he ...
  A: Yes,go to sleepnet.com and click on restless leg syndrome.You probably need a sleep center to ...
naps10/13/2004
  Q: I've noticed recently that whenver I take naps I get nightmares. I always wake up from naps feeling ...
  A: If the nightmares are at the beginning or ending of the nap,then I would worry,however if they are ...
Sleeping Aids10/1/2004
  Q: I don't believe I have a drinking or sleep problem, so I'm not really sure to whom I should address ...
  A: yes,you might think, you sleep deeply but im sure during the day when you have this active brain ...
Liver having problems getting started in the morning9/26/2004
  Q: My whole life I've had serious problems waking up in the morning. I'm famous for not being able to ...
  A: I suggest you not take those pills as they probably are too old.Also you should go to your medical ...
can't sleep because of heart pounding9/25/2004
  Q: I haven't been able to sleep the last 2 weeks without xanax. When I lay down i feel my heart ...
  A: My guess is that it is withdrawal from the xanax ,I would speak to my physician.however my having ...
Q on sleep9/21/2004
  Q: I'm looking for advice on sleeping.On how to get a better nights sleeep.I'm up at 6am to go to ...
  A: You can not drink any caffeine, alcohol,chocolate,caramel colored soft drinks,pepsi ,coke,or ...
hypnogogic hallucinations9/15/2004
  Q: I've been having hypnogoic hallucinations all my life but have never been diagnosed with narcolepsy ...
  A: You could have narcolepsy,as you mentioned you fell asleep at work.Usually narcolepsy and its ...
Sleep Trouble9/13/2004
  Q: I have a hard time falling asleep at night. And when I do fall asleep, when I wake up in the ...
  A: First of all wake up and go to sleep the same time each night,wake up even if you didnt sleep.Your ...
Sleep Disorder9/8/2004
  Q: Good Morning, I am a 55 year old, healthy female. I quit smoking 5 weeks ago. Initially, my medical ...
  A: Zyban is like an antidepressants and all the other meds to stop smoking like an antidepressant when ...
jet lag8/31/2004
  Q: I've been back from Korea for a little over a week now. The time difference is ahead 14 hours. Ever ...
  A: Dont exercise at least 3 hours before sleep,that will disrupt your sleep.The only other thing you ...
how can I make slleping pills out of myself?8/26/2004
  Q: How can I make sleeping pills or sleeping alternatives by myself?
  A: i dont know if you mean to actually make the pills if so that i cant answer or do you mean to get ...
Sleep disorder8/11/2004
  Q: I am a teenager that is finding it hard to sleep at night. Sometimes I am not able to sleep for the ...
  A: First of all stay away from the following things at least 3 hours before bedtime, ...
How not to go to bathroom at night?7/29/2004
  Q: For as long as I can remember, I have to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. ...
  A: if you are on any antidepressant medication it has a tendency to hold back urine and then seems to ...
Dizziness7/24/2004
  Q: Do you know of any sleep disorders or narcolepsy causing dizziness?
  A: The narcolepsy itself does not cause dizziness,however the medication amphetamines,and ...
Trouble sleeping7/15/2004
  Q: I have been having trouble falling asleep and staying asleep for about a month now...some nights my ...
  A: many times sleep can be disrupted if one drinks caffeine,eats chocolate or caramerl colored ...
how much sleep is too much?7/13/2004
  Q: I regularly sleep 10 hrs/night, and still sometimes feel tired getting out of bed in the morning. Is ...
  A: according to the latest on the national sleep foundation, a teenager will need 10-12 hours of ...
i dont know if this is in your expertise but7/3/2004
  Q: i feel tired every day and i dont know why. i think its possible i have sleep apnea. i get about 8 ...
  A: first of all sleep apnea is usually caused due to being overweight,also the person snores at night ...
too much sleep6/14/2004
  Q: My 21 yr old daughter is home from college. She has allergies, this may be the problem. But, have ...
  A: First of all unless your daughter is on other medications,or perhaps,drinks alcohol,sometimes ...
Test Question6/1/2004
  Q: I recently underwent a sleep study and was told by the pulmonary physician that I experienced 25 ...
  A: Not knowing if there is a difference in people with or without pulse ox levels.Im a respiratory ...
insomnia5/18/2004
  Q: How do I cure insomnia? I've tried lots of things including: Waking up the same time every day Not ...
  A: sleeping pills are only short term understand im not a md.i myself have narcolepsy.when you cant ...
I might as well not sleep at all....5/16/2004
  Q: I am 17 years old, going to school and working, but it's hard becuase I can never get a good nights ...
  A: although most l7 yr olds dont like doctors.I strongly suggest you go to your physician and at least ...
INSOMMNIA?5/15/2004
  Q: OOoopss... Where to start? Since I was 10, I always got trouble to rise and shine. I thought as I ...
  A: First of all please understand im not a physician,however i do suffer from narcolepsy totally ...
Hypnogogia5/11/2004
  Q: I have been having some hypnogogic auditory and visual hallucinations. I am not sure if they're ...
  A: usually hypnagognic hallucinations is a symptom of narcolepsy and occurs either immediately falling ...
Always sleepy5/1/2004
  Q: I would like you to help me in what I always feel; sleepy. I try as much as I can to sleep within ...
  A: First of all if this interferes with your normal activities you may have narcolepsy,my first ...
Sleep Awarness4/27/2004
  Q: Hey, my teacher said that when people go into a stage 4 deep sleep, that the loose their sense of ...
  A: you usually lost your sense of feeling and awareness during rem sleep about stage 2. As far as your ...
whining?4/27/2004
  Q: My mom just told me that I whin while I am sleeping. So I was wondering what could cause me to do ...
  A: From my being on antidepressants for my narcolepsy,i do know that they suppress the rem sleep or the ...
help waking up4/26/2004
  Q: .. this may not exactly be your area, but i'm a 17-year old male, and my parents are fed up with ...
  A: All that I can say is dont drink any alcohol or exercise 2 hours before bedtime as this puts you in ...
Idiopathic Hypersomnia and Cataplexy4/16/2004
  Q: I was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia 3 years ago (I was 19 and only sought help after falling ...
  A: its funny because im diagnosed as narcoleptic with just one onset sleep rem in 1973 and all other ...
Whats wrong with me4/6/2004
  Q: i have no energy to do anything. I have been diagnosed with depression a while back, although i feel ...
  A: do you find yourself falling asleep during the day.my suggestion is first you ask your ...
Recovery4/6/2004
  Q: That was Really helpful. I only said less than that because I know some people can sleep maybe five ...
  A: To get better rest do not exercise at night or 2 hours before bedtime because contrary to most ...
Recovery4/4/2004
  Q: I used to have a very hard time getting to sleep a couple of years ago. Finally I started to find ...
  A: everyone should get at least 6 hours of sleep so i would not suggest getting less,sleep is the bodys ...
symptoms3/29/2004
  Q: i think i have sleep disorder what are the symptoms
  A: it depends do you sleep too much or too little,too much or always sleepy can be narcolepsy,which is ...
A question3/25/2004
  Q: I am 48 years old and go to bed at a pretty regular time. I am pretty good at getting to sleep ...
  A: usually as one gets older they will find themselves only needing 5 or 6 hours of sleep. first of all ...
My boyfriend's problem3/21/2004
  Q: I'm Ashley and I have a question regarding insomnia (or whatever else it may be). My boyfriend has ...
  A: the only thing i can suggest,is that he go to a Sleep center and be tested for a sleeping ...
sleep disorder3/19/2004
  Q: what is narcolepsy also what is leg disorder
  A: narcolepsy is the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep at inappropriate times,driving a car ...
Amnesia3/16/2004
  Q: Could you tell me why after I take a nap during a day even after a full night's sleep, that I forget ...
  A: if you were dreaming and you finished the dream you would not remember it.But what your stating is ...
Dear Karel, I have dream...3/15/2004
  Q: I have dream nearly every night since I was small. I work and get married recently. You know, if I ...
  A: everybody dreams every 60-90 minutes after they fall asleep.if they are frightening dreams where you ...
sleep induced nausea3/13/2004
  Q: If I take a quick nap in the afternoon perhaps15, 30 to 60 minutes I wake with mild to severe ...
  A: ive never heard of it put that way,all i know is when your tired, your body tends to feel kind of ...
anti sleep3/12/2004
  Q: what medicine or drugs should i take if i don't wana go to sleep. my work shift is during at night. ...
  A: there really are not meds on market for shift work.You must acclimate your body to eat breakfast ...
hypersomia3/11/2004
  Q: i have a problem.because seriously i always wants to sleep.i always feel extremely sleepy, but at ...
  A: Some people who are overweight suffer from sleep apnea, has anyone said you snore in your sleep.if ...

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