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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Narcolepsy Developing Months After Surgery | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: My sister (38) had surgery to remove about 8 ft of intestine last year. After returning home she ... A: First of all too many vitamins is no good. She also should get badic blood tests for anemia and ... | |
| Hi | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: I already asked a couple of questions before for an interview. I have received your answers but ... A: I will give you my email address but not phone and home address. My email is mskareljude@yahoo.com. ... | |
| Sleep Problems during and after surgery | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: I am an otherwise healthy 23 year old female. In the past 6 months, I've had 3 surgeries. The first ... A: Unfortunately sleeping better will only get better when the pain lessons. No one has found a way to ... | |
| sleeptalking for one hour? | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: last night my boyfriend told me he would call me back. but i don't remember that he did. I thought i ... A: I think it could just be sleep talking. Or you were so exhausted that you were between awake and ... | |
| Wife wakes up hallucenating | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: my wife wakes up in the night (normally 2 hours after she has gone to bed) and gets up out of bed ... A: Your wife needs to go to a sleep center and have her sleep evaluated immediately. Your local ... | |
| day and night sleep | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: i have a weird sleep thing going on at night and during the day. at night i can fall asleep just ... A: The brain and body are supposed to go to sleep together and awaken, however once in awhile is a ... | |
| vibrating and being paralized in sleep | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: Last night i started vibrating like a phone an was paralized and could not talk or scream for help. ... A: What you are experiencing is sleep paralysis which happens either before one awakens fully or falls ... | |
| tired alot | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: I've been at home for Christmas holidays for 4 days now. usually at university I got to sleep at 3-4 ... A: mY SUGGESTION IS not to change your routine so much stick with one routine or you will develop ... | |
| Strange sleep patterns | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: I have strange sleep patterns I do not know if this is something serious or not maybe you can help. ... A: My guess is that your sleep pattern is all screwed up probably because of the insomnia. I suggest ... | |
| Sleep Disorders? | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: Uhm I will start from some facts since you wouldnt want to read the whole biography of mine :-) I ... A: Narcolepsy can range from so mild that one doesnt know you have it to so severe, that one cant keep ... | |
| Sleep Disorders? | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: Uhm I will start from some facts since you wouldnt want to read the whole biography of mine :-) I ... A: This does sound that you may be experiencing symptoms of narcolepsy. Especially the part about ... | |
| i randomaly wake up screaming | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: hey its happen on 3 occasions now were i have woke up in the middle of the night not knowing were ... A: Yes what you are experiencing is normal natural phenomenon called hypnngogic hallucinations. The ... | |
| Finding a way to sleep better | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: i don't know if this the right category for you, but I am a hard worker that works offshore....I ... A: My guess is that the hydroxycut while taking the caffeine, is working crazy as its keeping you awake ... | |
| Sleep pattern for my 5 yr. old | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: My 5 year old daughter sleeps a lot. She goes to bed around 8pm every night, gets up @ 6:30 am for ... A: I suggest you put her to bed earlier. What worries me is the falling asleep in school. Usually at ... | |
| Recent nighttime bed wetting | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I hope that I am posting this question in the right place. I am a 25 year old female. I am ... A: It could just have been that you rolled over and really had to go. I dont think this is a sleep ... | |
| Drug caused food aversions | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: I've had idiopathic hypersomnia for about 8 years and was diagnosed and started treatment 4 years ... A: aLL i can say is that hypersomnia or also referred to as narcolepsy. many of us crave sweets, ... | |
| Sleeping problem | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: My age is 37 male weight 82 KG height 5'7'', never smoke or drink alchohol and i m suffering this ... A: You need to go to a sleep center to have your sleep evaluated. Your local hospital can refer you. ... | |
| sleeping TOO deeply | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: my problem is my husband. He sleeps entirely too deeply. Before I met him I never would've believed ... A: He may be suffering from narcolepsy, which is a sleeping disorder. He needs to go to a sleep center ... | |
| Not sleeping enough | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I've started only being able to sleep for 5 hours, no matter what time I go to sleep. This only ... A: Do this religiously for 4-6 weeks although some have seen changes in as little as 2 weeks. Make sure ... | |
| Can't sleep with racing heart beat and shortness of breath and more... | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: Its 8am in the morning, and I am facing alot of problem sleeping. I had this problem for more then a ... A: i STRONGLY suggest that first of all you get complete blood workup, a cardiac workup. If all checks ... | |
| Sleep Apnea Testing | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I recently had a sleep test performed and had 53 episodes per hour. Tonight I am going back for ... A: Then I would ask md to try a different mask. feel free to email again Karel also sleep on 2 ... | |
| Troubles sleeping | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a friend and he leads a stressed life, and he can't sleep well. I'm not sure if the stress ... A: If hes having suicidal thought he needs to speak to a therapist. He should try the following. ... | |
| Sleep Apnea Testing | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: I recently had a sleep test performed and had 53 episodes per hour. Tonight I am going back for ... A: The testing is pretty acurate. The sensation you get right before going to sleep or awakening an ... | |
| ACUTE INSOMNIA | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am 64 years old(Retired Man),Weight-62 Kg,Height-5 Ft 7 inches,NEVER ... A: Do this religiously for 4-6 weeks although some have seen changes in as little as 2 weeks. Make sure ... | |
| staying awake | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I am always staying up late, I have a hard time falling asleep when im not absolutley exhausted. So ... A: No if after 9 or 10 hours sleep you are still tired. One should get basic blood workup to rule out ... | |
| one second dreams | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I've been having dreams while I am awake that last 1-2 seconds. They occur at all times of day--at ... A: This could be some sort of motor seizure or what they call automatic behavior which is a symptom of ... | |
| Sleeping problem | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: i have strange problem since few days. while sleeping my left hand and left leg need some movement ... A: It sounds like you may be suffering from restless leg syndrome. Which is uncontrollable leg ... | |
| Sleep Schedule All Out Of Whack | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: I'm 21 years old and for the past couple of weeks I haven't been able to go to sleep during the ... A: Do this religiously for 4-6 weeks although some have seen changes in as little as 2 weeks. Make sure ... | |
| What activities can I do the last two hours before bed? | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I have trouble calming my mind before bed. This leads to me taking a long time to fall asleep, stay ... A: Do this religiously for 4-6 weeks although some have seen changes in as little as 2 weeks. Make sure ... | |
| loss of sleep | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: is hallucinating and paranoia a sing of sleep loss? i work third shift at a nursing home that has ... A: Yes loss of sleep can cause all of these, irritability, depression, lackof concentration etc. ... | |
| Can't keep up with the routine | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: It all started 5 years ago when i was still in highschool , it was the time that i was running wild ... A: Do this religiously for 4-6 weeks although some have seen changes in as little as 2 weeks. Make sure ... | |
| falling asleep during the day | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: My son is 15 years old and will fall asleep during the day. Sometimes he will lay down and take a ... A: yOU need to take hime to the md and get basic blood tests to check for anemia,thyroid trouble, or ... | |
| sleep issues | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I started taking my 10 MG Benicar for BP later in the evening because taking it in the morning made ... A: I am not sure if it affects sleep as what I read it did not say insomnia, but if you are listless ... | |
| Somthing that just happened | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: Ok, i was attempting to go to sleep, when i got this incredibly bad headache, it felt like something ... A: Yes when you just stop adderrall or any other stimulant like that you will have these dream like ... | |
| Sleeping problem's my whole life | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: It ALLWAYS takes me about an hour or two to fall asleep. I've been like that since i was a little ... A: If the tips below dont work , you can purchase melatonin in a health food store , its usually 3mg. ... | |
| I make noices whilst asleep.... | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I have read your response to a lady who also makes noises in her sleep BUT my noises seem to be a ... A: Yes it very well could be a cold, if it persists after the cold. First try even now laying on 2 ... | |
| insomnia | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a young 56 year old. I have been suffering with insomnia for 4 years. I take ambien and am ... A: Unfortunately what happens with all sleep medications is that one builds up a tolerance very quickly ... | |
| sleeping on left side | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: first of all thanks for your dedications and such a nobel service. Since more more 3 years only i ... A: I suggest you see an ear nose and throat doctor for your ear. any uncomfortable chest pain is not a ... | |
| nightmares | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: always different. i have tried antidepressants and sleeping medication, and nothing seems to work. ... A: You should go to a sleep center to have your sleep evaluated. They may have to change your ... | |
| sleeping hallucination | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a problem of sleeping. This problem happens in sleeping time at night. It was just like this, ... A: What u are experiencing i.s natural phenomenoncalleld hypnkkangogic hallucinations.the brain and ... | |
| Funny noises while asleep | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: My family and friends have told me that I make funny noises when I sleep. I have never heard those ... A: It may be a snore, if you awaken at night coughing and choking you could be suffering from sleep ... | |
| dreaming of abstract patterens and colors | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: hoping you can help or direct me to a site that can give me more information. I have had this ... A: tHE CLOSEST THING TO WHAT YOU DESCRIBE IS CALLED HYPNANGOGIC HALLUCINATIONS. tHE BODY AND BRAIN MUST ... | |
| Sleeping Disorder | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I can be really tired and lay down trying to fall asleep but I still can't sleep. If I doze off it's ... A: Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ... | |
| sleep | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: when i am just falling asleep i awake with my whole body jumping.what would cause this. A: Sometimes the body and brain dont fall asleep and awaken together and either one cant move or sees ... | |
| Waking up in middle of night, eyes moving rapidly | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I am not sure if this is the right place for my question, but I don't really know where else to ... A: Usually eyes moving rapidly is rem, however I would see a neurologist for possible some type of ... | |
| Trouble Staying Asleep | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: Background: I used to have generally poor sleep. Recently due to improvements in diet / exercise, ... A: Im not familiar with this machine you use, but when ones fall off to sleep they can be between awake ... | |
| INSOMNIA | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: help meeeee. it is 3:49 am. I am wide awake. just like yesterday, the day before, the day before.. ... A: Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ... | |
| too much sleep | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: my year old nephew always wants to sleep it doesn't matter where he is if his sat down 5-minutes ... A: He needs to go to the pediatrician and have him checked out for anemia, or thyroid trouble or ... | |
| Narcolepsy | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I am a 49-yr-old female who was diagnosed with narcolepsy when I was in college and recently had ... A: Yes ritalin, adderall are two meds you can try. The upset stomach may get better after awhile. ... | |
| Boyfriend with insomnia | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I was just enquiring on behalf of my boyfriend, we are both in our early twenties, and he is adamant ... A: Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ... | |
| Trouble Sleeping | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: For the past month or two I've been having a rough time sleeping. Sometimes I get really warm, but ... A: It could be anxiety due to the insomnia try these tips.However the numbness may warrant a cardiac ... | |
| spasms during sleep | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: Also i get vibrations in my waist area that come in a similar pattern. Been to see a nuerolegist who ... A: You might want to go to a cardiologist. Also I hope the neurologist gave you an mri and eeg to rule ... | |
| confused | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: . Thank you so much for taking time to look at my question. First, here's how I ended up here-30 ... A: While I know nothing about the blood values except that it has a column with high low if highlighted ... | |
| sleep supplement | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I have recently purchased Nature Made SLEEP. Are there any drawbacks to taking SLEEP? "Safe and ... A: All of these sleep meds are habit forming, and sooner or later they dont work afterwards and one ... | |
| sleep while doing brain work | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: when ever i do some reading or writing or computer work or checking papers imy eyes close and i cant ... A: If you are sleepy during the daytime then I would say go for a sleep study. But possibly you are ... | |
| Sleep question | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I would love to start off by thanking you for taking the time to answer my questions. I appreciate ... A: Since your daytime alertness is affected if my tips dont help it, then I suggest you visit a sleep ... | |
| Sleep question | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I would love to start off by thanking you for taking the time to answer my questions. I appreciate ... A: First of all the twitching during the sleep cycle is normal but you say you have twitching after you ... | |
| Too Much Sleep? | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: For the past 5 days my 5 year-old daughter has been sleeping way too much. I wake her up at 6 A.M., ... A: You must take her to md and have blood work up to check for thyroid,mono, or anemia, If all checks ... | |
| Narcolepsy | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I am a 49-yr-old female who was diagnosed with narcolepsy when I was in college and recently had ... A: I was on 3 cylerts for over 30 yrs. Im now 54.When it was discontinued. I was devastated. Tried ... | |
| RE: Question About Sleep Apnea/Sleep Study | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if someone could please contact me to not only answer a few questions that I had but ... A: It definitely sounds like sleep apnea. You need to go to a sleep center for an evaluation of his ... | |
| Wanting some sleep | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I am 25 years old and would love if I could get a good night of sleep. I don't have a lot of trouble ... A: Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ... | |
| I cannot Sleep sir | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: all my life my routine has been ruined because of a girl I talk to at night hours. I'm 19 years old ... A: You are setting yourself up for chaos, and already have insomnia, you need to get at least 7-8 hours ... | |
| not waking up to alarm | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I've have an issue with this alot. I'll lay down in the afternoon to take a nap and I'll set the ... A: You might try setting 2 clocks one on the other side of the room so you literally have to get up and ... | |
| identifying sleep disorder | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: How can I know if I have a sleep disorder? I tend to have trouble sleeping. I can fall asleep easily ... A: Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ... | |
| waves of different color lights at night | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: When I'm in bed trying to go to sleep with my eyes closed, I start seeing different waves of light ... A: Yes a preventative medicine can help, im no md, but suffer from migraine myself. they sell aleve ... | |
| important question | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: It's eating at me about my fiance. He acts very weird in his sleep. Tonight I caught him ... A: I think its just the human male. Im a respiratory therapist and have seen people in the ICU in a ... | |
| hallucinations | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I haven't realized I've been hallucinating until just recently but in fact I've been doing it for ... A: 3 hours before you go to bed stay away from coke, pepsi, gingerale, chocolate. 30 minutes before ... | |
| Sleep conversations | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: Hey Karel Quick question : my sisters think it's okay to ask me anything they want from me as I ... A: You might want to stay away from chocolate, caramel colored soda like coke pepsi and gingerale, tea, ... | |
| melatonin | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: Karel What is your opinion on this? I work 4-12 pm and rise about 8 am. I was getting tired and ... A: First of all although melatonin is considered natural, many of these alternatives can pose side ... | |
| Questions Regarding Sleep Deprivation | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: Good day Dr. Karel Sleis I'm Carlo Enrique E. Ramos, a college student from Far Eastern University ... A: Sleep deprivation is when one does not get his proper 8 hrs of sleep. I guess its deliberatly ... | |
| Sleep Deprivation | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: 1. What is sleep deprivation? 2. What are the different kinds of sleep deprivation? 3. What are the ... A: Sleep deprivation is when the person deprives himself of at least 6-8 hrs work, be it due to himself ... | |
| lack of sleep after by pass operation | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: This question is for my beloved father aged 70years. Recently had by pass surgery less than a month. ... A: He is still healing and all the anesthesia and drugs given makes for upset sleep not only the ... | |
| trouble sleeping | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 23 year old male and for years and years I've had trouble sleeping. I have trouble falling ... A: Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ... | |
| Trouble falling asleep | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: Karel, I'm 24 years old and I've had trouble falling asleep since high school as far as I can ... A: Insomnia try these tips. Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results ... | |
| I cant sleep. | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: Ever since I was 10 I would wake up in the middle of the night at around 2-AM. I all of a sudden ... A: Try the tips below but show this to your parents. Inability to move when either waking up or asleep ... | |
| Weird sounds | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I have had this problem for awhile now ever since I turn 16 I have been making these weird sounds ... A: iT COULD BE SINuses, or sleep apnea especially if it awakens you at night and your daytime ... | |
| Waking up in sleep | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: over the last year or so my husabnd has been making very wierd noises when he sleeps. It sounds ... A: He needs to go to a sleep center and get a sleep study . He probably has sleep apnea where one stops ... | |
| Sleeping too soundly? | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: For the past 3 years or so, my mom has struggled to wake me up when its time for school. She says ... A: your sleeping too soundly because you take too long to go to slep. try these steps. also try setting ... | |
| wrestless in texas | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: My question is the following. I am a 48 year old male and I have been noticing, and more the past ... A: It sounds to me that you could be suffering from restless leg syndrome. There is a medication to ... | |
| awake but hallucinating a dream over top reality | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: im 23 and i seem to be having issues waking up from sleep. Its been going on for a few years now ... A: What you are experiencing is natural phenomenon called hypnangogic hallucinations. However if your ... | |
| Sleep Deprivation | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I am 18 years old. If I sleep 4 hours every night for half a year, will that cause permanent brain ... A: Everyone needs different hours of sleep. The recommended amount is usually 8 hours however one can ... | |
| daytime sleepiness | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: i'm a 23 years old female, student, i have just tried the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, in which i ... A: It sounds to me that you may have a mild case of narcolepsy. I strongly suggest you contact a ... | |
| Sleeping all the time! | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 63 year old female. For the past year I've been taking Cymbolta, not for depression, but for ... A: You could have narcolepsy, for this you need a sleep study at a sleep center. Or it could also from ... | |
| Sleep problems, Epilepsy, Bipolar type symptoms | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: I have Temporal Lobe Epilepsy and minor bipolar like symptoms. I have a massive problem with sleep. ... A: Aside from insomnia I dont know what they are looking for, many people who have narcolepsy a sleep ... | |
| Fighting | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: but overnight i go to sleep i move around alot but i also fight and i mean fight - i've have my ... A: I strongly suggest that you go to a sleep center and get your sleep evaluated. Your local hospital ... | |
| non restorative sleep for many years | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I have had this problem for many years and it is wrecking my life and ability to function. I am 45 ... A: My heart goes out to you. I can only think of two things understand I am not an md. You might want ... | |
| Sleep walking | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: My 4 year old son has recently started getting up in the night, each time he gets up and runs around ... A: Because of his previous condition I definitely would have him go back to the neurologist for a check ... | |
| blowing while asleep | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: it's very annoying and hard to get to sleep properly due to this, when i mention it to him he says ... A: It could be a snore or sinus trouble throat trouble. A snore would constitute sleep apnea. Sinus ... | |
| Sucking air when sleeping? | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I was told by my husband that when I sleep I make a noise that comes from the back of my throat that ... A: It can be sinus trouble, or a snore. For now I would sleep on 2 pillows, if it persists, see an ... | |
| sleep noises | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I go to bed normally but wake up hours later terrified. I hear mechanical noises and sometimes can ... A: iT COULD VERY WELL BE THE HALLUCINATIONS FROM BEING AN ALCOHOLIC that perhaps has damaged some part ... | |
| Sleep Problem | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: Every so often, about once or twice a month, I have an odd sensation when I am waking up. My brain ... A: What you are experiencing is known as sleep paralysis and hypnanagogic hallucinations, big words for ... | |
| my fiance sleep issue | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: My fiance eyes move so fast and his eyebrows twitch and makes noise when he sleeps and it scares me. ... A: If his eyeballs are moving its because he is dreaming but if you see his eyes and eyebrow twitching ... | |
| Making noises while sleeping | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: Ok so at night my roommate makes these noises like she is chewing her food, she smacks really loud ... A: It could be a snore or sinuses or a nerous disorder. If her daytime alertness is being affected it ... | |
| Sleep Walking & Dreams | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I am a 63 year old female. I am not on sleeping meds or any antidepressants. Over the years I have ... A: What you are experiencing is natural phenomenon. The body and brain are supposed to awaken and go to ... | |
| Sleep Cycle Mystery | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I have been through three sleep studies and two operations for sinuses, deviated nose, turbinates, ... A: Try following these tips for insomnia to get a good nights sleep. otherwise i can only suggest 2 ... | |
| Sleep Cycle Mystery | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I have been through three sleep studies and two operations for sinuses, deviated nose, turbinates, ... A: You could be suffering from narcolepsy, sleep apnea as well. You need to get a referral to another ... | |
| Cannot sleep due to LOUD tinnitus | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: First of all, thank you very much for volunteering on this site! I noticed you have answered many ... A: While this is out of my expertise, I strongly suggest that you go to an ear nose and throat ... | |
| I'm so tired :( | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: A couple months ago i thought i might be because of my diet; all the caffeine, sugar, junk food, ... A: You need to go to your md and get basic blood tests to rule out any anemia, thyroid trouble or mono. ... | |
| sleep disorder | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: Everynight for about 1 year I wake up at 0200hrs - and stay awake until 500-530am. I go to sleep at ... A: Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ... | |
| Popping in my sleep. | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I make a popping sound in my sleep, I Have done this most of my life, I don't breath through my ... A: He may be developing sleep apnea especially if he wakens up at night coughing or choking after the ... | |
| Trouble waking up | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I've had trouble getting to sleep, but once i do i can sleep for 14 hours easy. And even when i do ... A: It could just be that you are exhausted. especially if you dont sleep right throughout the week.You ... | |
| Could I have Sporadic Fatal Insomnia? | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a 26 year-old African American male from Atlanta, GA. I am so very worried that I might have ... A: It sounds more to me like chronic insomnia though im not an md. Although it is rare only a sleep ... | |
| Night time heart problems | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: When i lay down my heart pounds my heart races i get a warm flash and a flutter standing and walking ... A: It could be anxiety if you are in menopause it could be menopausal or perimenopausal. You might ... | |
| Sleep disorder | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: My age is 36 and i feel following sleep disorder from last 15 years. 1. I talk while sleeping in an ... A: You need to get to a sleep center for an evaluation of your sleep. Your local hospital can refer ... | |
| Sleep talking | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I fall asleep for a very short period of time; 10 seconds to a minute (sitting or standing up) and ... A: It sounds to me that you may be suffering from narcolepsy, a sleeping disorder which is the ... | |
| sugar + sleep | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: why does one feel sleepy when one eats too much (especially sweets). Is it because the sugar rises ... A: iT ALSO COULD BE WHAT THE PERSON EATS FOR EXAMPLE TURKEY ON THANKSGIVING EVERYONE GETS SLEEPY after ... | |
| excessive sleeping;tiredness | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: My son is 22 years old.He sleeps alot and is difficult to wake once he is asleep. When he is awake ... A: Your son apparently can be suffering from 2 disorders, sleep apnea and narcolepsy. Sleep Apnea ... | |
| hallucinating spiders | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: For a few months now I have been hallucinating - namely spiders running across the floor or wall ... A: What you suffer from is called hypnangogic hallucinations, it sounds to me like its affecting your ... | |
| insomnia and non restorative sleep | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I seem to hav e a sleep disorder that consists of both insomnia and non restorative sleep. I am ... A: If you are near menopause age this also can disrupt sleep. your gyn can try hormone replacement ... | |
| SLEEP DISORDER | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: AS A CHILD,I EXPERIENCED 6-8 HOUR EPISODES OF A BIZZARE STATE OF BEING AWAKE AND ASLEEP [AT THE SAME ... A: What you experienced are called sleep paralysis and hypnangogic hallucinations. What happens is ... | |
| wierd noises in sleep | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: My bf has been swallowing excessively while he is asleep and making a wierd noise while doing it, ... A: It sounds to me like he has some sort of sinus trouble., I suggest he go to emergency room or a ... | |
| husband talking in sleep | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: In the middle of the night when I got back into bed after getting up to go to the restroom, my ... A: This is not in my field but I can say that peoplle can talk in their sleep and not be aware of it. ... | |
| Temporal Lobe Epilepsy & Sleep | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I have TLE (left temporal lobe, and a little bit on the right). I have simple and complex partial ... A: While I am not a md, but suffer from narcolepsy too much sleep myself, there are case of people that ... | |
| Nausea after Sleeping | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm not sure what category to put this in, but I suppose this will suffice. I work until 12 am ... A: It could be something you are eating before bedtime. Somthing sugary. What you should try is to ... | |
| sleep deprivation | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm at university and I get moderate sleep deprivation from studying late, getting up early etc. ... A: Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ... | |
| im so tired but i cant sleep. | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: im 14 years old and i am having trouble sleeping. i go to bed around 10.30pm - 11pm. each night. i ... A: You should show this to your parents. Usually around puberty or menustration is when sleep ... | |
| sleep disorder | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend, 40 years old jerks, scratches, and tenses up during sleep about every minute or two. ... A: He needs to go back to his md, tell him whats happening, it could be a side effect from the meds ... | |
| Zopiclone 7.5 mg sleeping tablets | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: Age 77, insulin diabetic, recovering from a laminectomy. I have much difficulty sleeping. My GP ... A: While Im not familiar with this medication. You should go to a sleep center if your insomnia is bad ... | |
| Should I get tested for sleep disorders? | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm a male in his 20s and currently not working. I've had fatigue, muscle stiffness, and trouble ... A: You really should get tested for your sleep problems especially since naps help revive you. Sleep ... | |
| Should I get tested for sleep disorders? | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I'm a male in his 20s and currently not working. I've had fatigue, muscle stiffness, and trouble ... A: Yes it sounds to me like its possible you may have restless leg syndrome to which is the legs ... | |
| Sleep | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: So, I was wondering if I have a sleep disorder. My symptoms are sort of like insomnia reversed. I ... A: It could be narcolepsy especially if you are tired thru the day or it could be because you have ... | |
| i see things at night! | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: It started when i was a kid like 6-7 years old. i was seeing things snakes, spiders but the worse ... A: What you are experiencing is called hypnangogic hallucinations , its natural phenomenon when it ... | |
| Weird sleeping thing. | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: Whenever I goto sleep, I pass out hardcore. I won't hear anything, feel anything or really move when ... A: If you have insomnia its probably you are so sleep deprived. Try these tips for insomnia.Try these ... | |
| Sleeping Noises | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: My wife complains that I make weird noises in my sleep and she can't fall asleep then. Its not ... A: It could be a sort of sinus trouble, or a snore. I would suggest you see an ear nose and throat ... | |
| Trouble staying asleep | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old female who has recently been experiencing problems falling asleep and staying ... A: Hsve your thyroid checked and blood sugar as it could be hormonal. I also would speak to my gyn ... | |
| Vivid dreams and bruxism | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: Please help. I am a 35 year old lady who has spastic diplegia (a mild form of cerebral palsy). ... A: I know nothing about bruxism and palsy. Im not an md . I suggest that you speak to your md, and ... | |
| I can't wake up | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I have troubles with excessive daytime sleepiness, and sometimes when I nap during the day I have ... A: Sounds to me like you may have narcolepsy, the uncontrollable urge to sleep at inappropriate times. ... | |
| Hulucinations during sleep | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: My father, aged 64, is on antidepressant medication, clonazepam and risperidone. His psychiartist ... A: First of all you never stop drugs like that abruptly for fear of rebound effects withdrawal which is ... | |
| wake up every 2 hours | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with osa 2 years ago. I never was able to use cpap. I was over weight and was ... A: ts hard to say it could be a little of three things, still sleep apnea, insomnia due from stress ... | |
| weakness upon waking | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I figure the more information i give you, the better prepared you can be to provide some insight. ... A: When one has any kind of neurological problems such as weakness or tiredness it warrants medical ... | |
| unaware of sleep? | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: The following scenario repeats itself almost nightly: My brother and his wife are in bed. His wife ... A: Yes he needs to go to a sleep clinic for most probably sleep apnea, first symptom is snoring and if ... | |
| weird nightmare | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I don't if this is the right category but I had this nightmare once where I was running through a ... A: Yes what you experienced is natural phenomenon called sleep paralysis and hypnangogic hallucination, ... | |
| Too Much Sleep? | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm wondering if there's something which could cause your body to seek more sleep than is actually ... A: It sounds to me that you could be suffering from narcolepsy, the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep ... | |
| sleeping | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Okay I usually have trouble sleeping, and I haven't slept since I woke up around 5:30 Pm yesterday. ... A: Hallucinations have to do with dreaming and falling into the right stage of sleep at the right ... | |
| Sleeping Problems | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: This use to happen to me a lot when I'd try and go to sleep but it had stopped because I usually ... A: Sometimes either just falling off to sleep or just awakening one can experience sleep paralysis ... | |
| Sleep disorder | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I cant wake or be woken up from sleep most of the time now. I have several alarm clocks that my ... A: If youwere on medication and abruptly stopped this not being able to awaken may be due to medication ... | |
| I don't know what's going on | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I've always had issues with sleep paralysis in the past, but now it's been happening a couple times ... A: Im sorry but you need to see a neurologist or sleep specialist. It may have been a seizure. Also ... | |
| waking up screaming | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old boy. For the past 4 days he has been waking up screaming and crying, even when ... A: Im sorry I should of wrote that its common for that age for a child to have night terrors. I really ... | |
| waking up screaming | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old boy. For the past 4 days he has been waking up screaming and crying, even when ... A: Its not common for a child that age to get night terrors or even day terrors. It could of been a ... | |
| sleeping | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: What is causing me to fall asleep while I am eating? I am disabled and have to take my meals in bed. ... A: Y0ou could be suffering from narcolepsy a sleeping disorder which is the uncontrollable urge to fall ... | |
| I am Really Worried...!!! | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I am 23years old woman With one kid,she is 3years old...!!!I had ceaserean as she was a breach ... A: I think perhaps you are overwhelmed with everything and need to talk to someone.Feelings of ... | |
| hallucinations | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: for my sleeping patterns as a child i would force myself to wake up around 2 or 3 in the morning to ... A: Lack Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ... | |
| Is this sleep paralysis? | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: It's difficult for me to explain how I feel, but I'll try. Many times when I try to go to sleep, ... A: Yes it sounds like sleep paralysis which is normal phenomenon . The body and brain are supposed to ... | |
| Sleep Humming | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: Over the past year I have started humming in my sleep - My husband says it's so loud it wakes him ... A: It could be a snore or sinus trouble or possible sleep apnea especially since you are tired all the ... | |
| Daytime Dreaming? | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Sometimes I have dreams that come while I am awake. They usually have a feeling of Deja Vu to them. ... A: The part about passing out makes me think you are having some type of sleep seizure. Now the part ... | |
| 7 yr old hallucinates | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: On Nov. 17th of 2009, my 7 yr old woke up screaming. I of course thought it was a bad dream. She saw ... A: I suggest you bring your child to a sleep center to have her sleep evaluated. Usually whats these ... | |
| Hallucinations. | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I want to know what causes hallucinations and why i have them. and if there is anything i can do to ... A: When we fall off to sleep or awaken our bodies and minds are programmed to do it together however ... | |
| deep breathing while sleeping | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: My husband occasionally snores, but many times he breaths really deep early on in his sleep which ... A: If he snores he could have sleep apnea, which is cessation or stop breathing, first he should sleep ... | |
| Not sleeping good. | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: //news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100505/hl_afp/healthsciencesleepbritainitaly and they said that People who ... A: Less than 8 hours sleep every nite and it affecting your daytime alertness can make the immune ... | |
| Hypnagogic Hullucinations | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: My 5 year old son has Hypnagogic Hallucinations. He screams about spiders that get bigger and ... A: You would need to see an md at a sleep center for an evaluation. Your local hospital can refer you ... | |
| I can't sleep | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I am a 25-year-old female, and for the last 2 and half months, I haven’t been able to sleep. Nothing ... A: You would need to go to a sleep center and be evaluated which consist of a brainwave test which is ... | |
| Sleeplessness | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I am a female aged 30. Everytime i go to sleep,I get a feeling like there's some presence in my ... A: First of all the scary dream part is normal if it happens once in awhile. Its called hypnangogic ... | |
| Sleep | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I do not know who to ask for such a question. I have had episodes of sleep talking ever since I can ... A: tHERE is one possibility but it only happens once in a while and its natural phenomenon. and it only ... | |
| Sleep | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I do not know who to ask for such a question. I have had episodes of sleep talking ever since I can ... A: I hate to break the news to you. But it sounds to me like perhaps you could have been drugged, ... | |
| Sleeping problem from last 8 yrs | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: age of mother is 52 and from last 8-10 yrs , she is not able to sleep properly. She is awake whole ... A: First of all I just noticed that your mom is only 52 which means she is either in menopause or right ... | |
| Sleeping problem from last 8 yrs | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: age of mother is 52 and from last 8-10 yrs , she is not able to sleep properly. She is awake whole ... A: She apparenTry these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as ... | |
| 6 year old sleeps alot | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: My 6year old son will sleep up to 19 hours a day if we let him, since the beginning of the school ... A: If he is overweight for his age he could be developing sleep apnea. Losing even 5 pounds can help. ... | |
| Hi | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I was just wondering if I have a sleeping disorder. I slept regularly just last week, but now I'm ... A: If you continue doing this you may be developing short term insomnia which happens during our lives. ... | |
| Noise while sleeping. | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I make a weird screeching sound every time I sleep. Sometimes my roommate can even hear me from his ... A: It can be a form of sleep apnea snore or sinus trouble. If you are overweight, it could be sleep ... | |
| ambein dose | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I take Zolpidem to sleep but i wake up later in the night i take 10 mg can i take two and sleep ... A: 10 mg is usually the best dosage to take, you would have to ask your md if he wants to increase the ... | |
| Odd form of Yawning | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: For the past year or so I have noticed that my yawns are almost never typical. Rather than my mouth ... A: The 2 things that come to my are anxiety but yours may sound like a mild case of asthma. You might ... | |
| Pulse inside my head | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: Name: Lenin, Sex: Male, Age: 43, Married, Weight: 60kilos I have had sleep disorders ever since I ... A: My suggestion is to see a neurologist as it could be migraine, or simple anxiety. feel free to ... | |
| restoril | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: im 76 years old and get sleepy in afternoon around 300.i go to sleep at 12oo and seldom fall asleep ... A: Unfortunately all of these sleeping pills are to be used for short term usage 5 days or less as they ... | |
| Lack of motivation to sleep | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I often do not feel motivated to sleep. I feel extremely tired and sleepy, but do not have any ... A: It sounds to me that there is something on your mind that is preventing you to sleep. Stress can ... | |
| A Few Questions | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: my name is Jill DeJames and I am a sophomore in high school. I am currently writing a research paper ... A: The answer is yes for both questions. 8-10 hours is the usual requirement. Especially in a teen ... | |
| vertigo & waking up in the morning | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with vertigo last year, and the spinning sensation stopped after a week, but ... A: You should see an ear nose throat doctor, you may need antivert which is given for vertigo. Also ... | |
| problem while sleeping | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: i am a sinus patient. from last one weak while sleeping i am feeling like someone is holding me ... A: If you are overweight or a snorer you could have sleep apnea. You should see a pulmonary doctor to ... | |
| Shaking in sleep | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I dont know what this could be. I have observed several times that my husband shakes when falling ... A: He needs to see a neurologist as it could be a sleep seizure or mild form of epilepsy.When there is ... | |
| Short nap | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I am 23 year old male. i am suffering from 3 problems: 1. I usually sleep 4 hrs in the night and 2 ... A: By doing this sleeping only 4 hrs at night you are heading for chronic insomnia. You need to get a ... | |
| Listening to CD at bedtime for 5 year-old | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Ever since she was 3 or so, my daughter had been listening to children's stories, nursery rhymes, ... A: As long as someone shuts if off when she is asleep, just like a bedtime story soothes a child to ... | |
| nopt being able to sleep | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Over the last few weeks I haven't been able to sleep at all or ithier ill go to sleep but wake up ... A: All of us experience insomnia at different times in our lives stressful times, judging from your ... | |
| insomnia | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend has insomnia, and has had it for many years. He wakes up but doesnt usually get up and ... A: Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ... | |
| still dreaming while waking | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: As a kid of maybe 10 I was due for an operation because of be wetting to inject fluid up my penis ... A: What you may experience is called hypnangogic halucinations combined with sleep paralysis. Its ... | |
| before fallling to sleep | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: When almost falling asleep, my body will make a sort of grunting sound -- a quick sound that seems ... A: It does not sound to me like a snore, it maybe just due to sinus trouble. Go to sleepnet.com and ... | |
| Sleep problems | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I have been living with my boyfriend for a year now and often he will wake up with the slightest of ... A: What he is experiencing maybe 2 things one is normal phenomenon called hypnangogic hallucinations, ... | |
| Sleep | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: My name is Kevin Shah and I am a student in high school. I am in an organization called HOSA (Health ... A: sure be happy too if you have skype.com its better i dont use instant messenger or you can even give ... | |
| Restless sleep | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 46 y.o.male, who is in great health. Over the last few years, I've gone through stages of ... A: Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ... | |
| Do i have a sleep disorder | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: For the past couple of months i've been finding that i'm tired most of the time. I get the ... A: If you have been tested for thyroid problems, and anemia, and all is normal and your daytime ... | |
| how can i decrease my sleeping time | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: i am 22 years male.i need to sleep for 9 hours daily.and for me it is very difficult to sleep for 9 ... A: If your body required 9 hours then thats whats normal for you. there is no set way to decrease sleep ... | |
| trouble returning to sleep | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: Active ( one hour vigorous exercise daily- 30 minutes stairmaster, 30 minutes 6 mph running ) 73 y/o ... A: Usually as we get older we require less sleep at night. Follow these tips especially the one about ... | |
| Falling asleep trouble | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I've had this problem for awhile now and i've tried figuring out but have not been able to so far. ... A: What happens in the body gets so relaxed that we have time to think about the days activities and so ... | |
| sleep pattern | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Hey Mr or Mrs My name is michael, im 17 and about to start the final year of study. I will be waking ... A: Whatever works for you. As long as you have no trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. 8-10 ... | |
| sleep | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: When i go to bed at night it can take me up to 4hours to get to sleep, some nights i dont sleep at ... A: Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ... | |
| Vitamins | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have sleep apnea, and am on CPAP. In the last year or so my sleep is not as sound as before.I ... A: I know of no vitamins, but i do suggest you contact your md perhaps he has to increase the flow, ... | |
| I sleep like the dead? | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a big problem! When I sleep, it seems like I was dead. Although someone or something is ... A: Try having 2 alarm clocks set to wake up to music in different ends of the room so that you have to ... | |
| sleep disorder | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: My six year old daughter sleeps all the time. She goes to bed around 9pm and sleeps till 7am. ... A: First of all you need to take her back to the doctor and have him run blood test for anemia, thyroid ... | |
| Whats going on? | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: In the last month i've been having problems sleeping. I fall asleep just fine, but i find that i'm ... A: Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ... | |
| Emotional Nightmares | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: About 2 years ago I met a guy who I fell in love with and he abused my trust by claiming that he did ... A: If you stopped the antidepressants recently , what you are experiencing is a rebound effect and it ... | |
| Trouble Distinguishing Dreams From Reality | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I occasionally have trouble distinguishing dreams from reality. Because I often dream about mundane, ... A: Yes this happens more so if you awake up in the middle of the dream .Our brains are scheduled to ... | |
| dizzyness/heart pain | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: im 14 years old and wen im in bed just about to fall asleep i get a huge dizzyness and light headed ... A: I suggest you show this to your parents. If you are having dizziness and chest pain , it could be ... | |
| Taken sleeping pills for the first time and no effect. | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I took 2 unison sleepgels (50mg diphenhydramine hydrochloride) capsules two hours ago and i am feel ... A: Sometimes they take longer to work, they are very psychologically addicting and should be used no ... | |
| Feeling of being awake whilst asleep | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I only ever have this problem when i fall asleep in the day time, but i fall asleep an a some point ... A: This is called hypnangogic hallucinations, which is normal phenomenon, the brain and body are ... | |
| Sleep deprivation effect on college student | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I am making a research work on the Sleep deprivation effect on college students academic performance ... A: Do you find yourself napping during the day. Do you seem to be getting more headaches Are you more ... | |
| Insomnia | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have suffered insomnia for over 12 years and I already developed tolerance to high amounts of ... A: After being on such high doses of antipsychotics they can have a reverse affects, you might consider ... | |
| Night Terrors | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: When I was younger, around 15 or 16, I had my first night terror. They were extremely vivid and ... A: Usually one outgrows this however as an adult it usually can be a sleeping disorder, before you go ... | |
| pill dose | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: sir how much a dose of alprazolam (Trica pill in india) can be taken daily for years to avoid ... A: eVERYONE REACTS DIFFERENTLY HOWEVER ALL THESE meds are addicting before you come off it alert your ... | |
| Humming during sleep | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: My husband has recently developed the habit of humming during sleeping. He sits very late at night ... A: As long as its not a snore, it could be sinuses he should sleep on 2 pillows, if there is no ... | |
| nose severely clogs up | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I do not know what is wrong. But my nose severely clogs up at night. One side (it varies) ... A: You can try buying some saline nose drops.Also Vicks puts out a cool air humidifier pediatric size, ... | |
| sleeping disorders | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: 1.can having proper sleep and diet prevent the body from getting a disease? 2.how many hours can ... A: The longer a person goes without sleep the more he lacks concentration, physical strength, cognitive ... | |
| Sleeping problems and Hallucinations | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: Ever since i was a kid I've been having what seems to be hypnangogic hallucinations. I would be ... A: It sounds to me like you are suffering from some rapid eye movement sleep disorder. Our brains and ... | |
| nightmares | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: im onley 15 and iv been gettin a simular occuring nightmare for about a week now , in the dream im ... A: Sometimes at night instead of our bodies and brains falling asleep the same time and awakening there ... | |
| slipping pill | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: sir I will be highly obliged if u answer my questions. I am 41 years male b.p. 120/80 with mild ... A: You should take xanax which is the name of the med you take about 45min to an hour before bedtime. ... | |
| Sleep/tiredness | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: Between when I was 16-18 I used to go to the doctors regularly about my tiredness & sleeping ... A: It sounds to me that you may be suffering from narcolepsy., the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep ... | |
| slipping peel | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: sir I will be highly obliged if u answer my questions. I am 41 years male b.p. 120/80 with mild ... A: Long term side effects are very addictive, one gets worse insomnia if dont take them. Can become ... | |
| Feel like heart will stop if falling asleep | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: It started about a month or two that every time I go to bed to sleep, I cannot because I get a ... A: If you snore and are overweight, it could be sleep apnea which you need to go to a sleep center ... | |
| slipping peel | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: sir I will be highly obliged if u answer my questions. I am 41 years male b.p. 120/80 with mild ... A: Sleeping pills are very addictive after one week, however if you do take them after a week you ... | |
| Very tired | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Ever since I young I have had issues on falling asleep. My days usually run with 4-5 hours until my ... A: As far as being tired I can see why because of such poor sleep the children are getting. Try ... | |
| Sleeping problem | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have an issue staying asleep. I can fall asleep relatively fine but during the course of the ... A: Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ... | |
| Sleep talking/Senior paper | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I am doing my senior paper on sleep talking and I was hoping i could interview an expert on sleep ... A: http://www.sleepeducation.com/Disorder.aspx?id=16 The link above should answer all your questions, ... | |
| People | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm having quite a problem. I don't know if you would call this a disorder but i cant sleep with ... A: Unless you sound proof your room you could try some of these tips its probably just anxiety and ... | |
| Involuntary Humming While Falling Asleep | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm 45 yr old female. About 1 1/2 years ago i started waking myself up while drifting off by an ... A: If you had a study showing you dont have sleep apnea, then I can tell you what this is. I suggest ... | |
| Unknown sleep problem | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: A couple of times now, my partner has had a serious sleep problem, but I really don't know what it ... A: What he could be having are hypnangogic hallucinations, the brain and the body are supposed to ... | |
| Automatic behavior while sleeping | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: The other night, my girlfriend came to visit after I was already asleep. As she told me later: upon ... A: tHIS isnt automatic behavior, as automatic behavior is when you are awake and do things in a robot ... | |
| Sleep-stroking/tickling. | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I work as a baker and have done for some years, and generally only have 3-5 hours sleep a night. It ... A: It could be from all three that you mentioned, For your trouble with sleeping , and only getting ... | |
| Insomnia? | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: After moving away to university for the past two years, my girlfriend has developed some form of ... A: Try these tips religiously for about 6-8 weeks but many have seen results in as little as 2 ... | |
| 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 sleep | 11/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Weeping | 11/14/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 11/12/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 11/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| narcolepsy | 11/5/2009 |
| 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 headaches | 11/5/2009 |
| 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 much | 11/4/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 11/3/2009 |
| 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 Much | 10/29/2009 |
| 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 early | 10/28/2009 |
| 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 exhaustion | 10/28/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 10/27/2009 |
| 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 disorder | 10/25/2009 |
| 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 Inertia | 10/24/2009 |
| 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 disorder | 10/23/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 10/20/2009 |
| 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 upright | 10/15/2009 |
| 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 tiredness | 10/12/2009 |
| 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 delay | 10/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| help | 10/2/2009 |
| 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 driving | 9/27/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 9/22/2009 |
| 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 awake | 9/19/2009 |
| 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 state | 9/19/2009 |
| 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, insomnia | 9/16/2009 |
| 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 sleeping | 9/13/2009 |
| 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 cataplexy | 9/12/2009 |
| 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 sleeping | 9/5/2009 |
| 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 travelling | 9/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| GERD | 9/2/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| Whimpering | 9/1/2009 |
| 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 hallucinations | 8/27/2009 |
| 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 up | 8/23/2009 |
| 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, sweating | 8/22/2009 |
| 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 asleep | 8/16/2009 |
| 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 disorder | 8/12/2009 |
| 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 shaking | 8/11/2009 |
| 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 asleep | 8/11/2009 |
| 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 insomnia | 8/6/2009 |
| 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 paralysis | 8/4/2009 |
| 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 flight | 7/30/2009 |
| 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 time | 7/30/2009 |
| 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 flight | 7/30/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 7/29/2009 |
| 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 paralysis | 7/27/2009 |
| 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 Nocturnus | 7/27/2009 |
| 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 fright | 7/24/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 7/24/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 7/22/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 7/22/2009 |
| 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 problems | 7/22/2009 |
| 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 problem | 7/19/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 7/19/2009 |
| 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 asleep | 7/14/2009 |
| 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 hallucination | 7/14/2009 |
| 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 visions | 7/13/2009 |
| 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 all | 7/13/2009 |
| 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 all | 7/12/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 7/8/2009 |
| 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 eyes | 7/8/2009 |
| 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 sleeping | 7/8/2009 |
| 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 night | 7/7/2009 |
| 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 disorder | 7/3/2009 |
| 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/DIZZY | 6/24/2009 |
| 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 plugs | 6/19/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 6/16/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| hallucinations | 6/12/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 6/10/2009 |
| 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 rest | 6/8/2009 |
| 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 nightmares | 6/7/2009 |
| 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 son | 6/6/2009 |
| 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 symptoms | 6/5/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 6/4/2009 |
| 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 Seizures | 6/4/2009 |
| 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 Apnea | 6/3/2009 |
| 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 Sleep | 6/1/2009 |
| 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 issues | 5/30/2009 |
| 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 SLEEPING | 5/29/2009 |
| 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 disorder | 5/27/2009 |
| 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 problems | 5/25/2009 |
| 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 hours | 5/22/2009 |
| 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 with | 5/4/2009 |
| 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 hypersomnia | 5/3/2009 |
| 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 hallucinations | 5/3/2009 |
| 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 disorders | 4/30/2009 |
| 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 Attack | 4/30/2009 |
| 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 DREAMING | 4/23/2009 |
| 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 disorders | 4/21/2009 |
| 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 Palpitations | 4/21/2009 |
| 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 disorder | 4/18/2009 |
| 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 old | 4/8/2009 |
| 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 Fired | 4/8/2009 |
| 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 screaming | 4/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleepy | 4/2/2009 |
| 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 sleeping | 3/31/2009 |
| 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 Paralasis | 3/31/2009 |
| 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 / sleepy | 3/27/2009 |
| 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 aslep | 3/27/2009 |
| 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 asleep | 3/25/2009 |
| 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 SLEEPING | 3/24/2009 |
| 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 behavior | 2/7/2009 |
| 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 pattern | 2/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleep | 2/5/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| hallucinations | 2/5/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 2/3/2009 |
| 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 Help | 2/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Nightmares | 1/31/2009 |
| 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 deals | 1/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| problem | 1/28/2009 |
| 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 Sweats | 1/27/2009 |
| 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 sleeping | 1/21/2009 |
| 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 morning | 1/19/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Insomnia | 1/17/2009 |
| 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 months | 1/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleeping | 1/14/2009 |
| 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 sleeping | 1/14/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 1/11/2009 |
| 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 BETTER | 1/11/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| nightmares | 1/11/2009 |
| 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 taste | 1/10/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 1/10/2009 |
| 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 Deprivation | 1/8/2009 |
| 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 sweating | 1/5/2009 |
| 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 sleeping | 1/3/2009 |
| 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 test | 1/1/2009 |
| 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 sleep | 1/1/2009 |
| 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 wrong | 12/29/2008 |
| 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 adrenal | 12/27/2008 |
| 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 nightmare | 12/20/2008 |
| 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 Sleeping | 12/18/2008 |
| 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 Sleeping | 12/18/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Temazepam | 12/17/2008 |
| 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 waking | 12/17/2008 |
| 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 waking | 12/15/2008 |
| 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 Dreams | 12/14/2008 |
| 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 aids | 12/13/2008 |
| 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 insomnia | 12/10/2008 |
| 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 insomnia | 12/5/2008 |
| 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 paralysis | 12/4/2008 |
| 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 Apnea | 12/3/2008 |
| 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 up | 12/1/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| help | 11/28/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| insomnia | 11/28/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Narcolepsy | 11/27/2008 |
| 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 symptoms | 11/25/2008 |
| 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 & cancer | 11/24/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleeping | 11/21/2008 |
| 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. midaaolam | 11/20/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Screaming | 11/19/2008 |
| 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 Phobia | 11/18/2008 |
| 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 sleeping | 11/18/2008 |
| 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 Hallucinating | 11/16/2008 |
| 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 Fatigue | 11/13/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 11/11/2008 |
| 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 Sleep | 11/11/2008 |
| 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 Dreams | 11/9/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleep | 11/7/2008 |
| 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 Sounds | 11/7/2008 |
| 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 please | 11/6/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 11/4/2008 |
| 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 Awakened | 11/2/2008 |
| 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 titration | 10/31/2008 |
| 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 titration | 10/30/2008 |
| 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 late | 10/26/2008 |
| 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-dreaming | 10/23/2008 |
| 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 problem | 10/23/2008 |
| 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 hallucinations | 10/23/2008 |
| 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 stress | 10/20/2008 |
| 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 problems | 10/16/2008 |
| 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 cold | 10/16/2008 |
| 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 problems | 10/16/2008 |
| 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 noises | 10/14/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 10/13/2008 |
| 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 tired | 10/13/2008 |
| 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 disorder | 10/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleepwalking | 10/5/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleepwalking | 10/4/2008 |
| 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, nausea | 10/1/2008 |
| 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 disorder | 10/1/2008 |
| 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 tired | 10/1/2008 |
| 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 night | 9/30/2008 |
| 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 asleep | 9/28/2008 |
| 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 Sleep | 9/27/2008 |
| 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 walking | 9/25/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleep | 9/23/2008 |
| 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 sleeping | 9/20/2008 |
| 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 problems | 9/18/2008 |
| 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 Sleeping | 9/14/2008 |
| 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 sleeping | 9/14/2008 |
| 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 sleepy | 9/9/2008 |
| 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 sure | 9/8/2008 |
| 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, dreaming | 9/8/2008 |
| 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 Talking | 9/8/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 9/4/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 8/31/2008 |
| 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 night | 8/30/2008 |
| 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 beat | 8/28/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 8/26/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| tired | 8/24/2008 |
| 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 Night | 8/22/2008 |
| 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 SLEEPING | 8/20/2008 |
| 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 narcolepsy | 8/20/2008 |
| 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 levels | 8/19/2008 |
| 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 hallucinations | 8/17/2008 |
| 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 disorder | 8/15/2008 |
| 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/narcalepsy | 8/6/2008 |
| 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 apnea | 8/3/2008 |
| 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 Sufferer | 8/1/2008 |
| 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 Struggling | 7/31/2008 |
| 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 pain | 7/26/2008 |
| 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 disorder | 7/25/2008 |
| 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 disorder | 7/24/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 7/24/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 7/24/2008 |
| 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 shifts | 7/23/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 7/22/2008 |
| 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 Heartbeat | 7/19/2008 |
| 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 up | 7/16/2008 |
| 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 15-20min | 7/12/2008 |
| 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 behaviour | 7/11/2008 |
| 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 sleeping | 7/10/2008 |
| 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 up | 7/6/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| sleep | 7/3/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleep | 7/2/2008 |
| 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 cycle | 7/1/2008 |
| 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 problems | 6/29/2008 |
| 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 everynight | 6/27/2008 |
| 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 question | 6/21/2008 |
| 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 Earplugs | 6/19/2008 |
| 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 condition | 6/18/2008 |
| 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 nite | 6/8/2008 |
| 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 problem | 6/8/2008 |
| 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 problem | 6/5/2008 |
| 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 posture | 6/3/2008 |
| 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 problems | 6/3/2008 |
| 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 day | 5/29/2008 |
| 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 problems | 5/28/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleep | 5/25/2008 |
| 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 sleeps | 5/22/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 5/21/2008 |
| 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 Beauty | 5/19/2008 |
| 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 shock | 5/16/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hypnogogia | 5/15/2008 |
| 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 problem | 5/12/2008 |
| 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 Recovery | 5/12/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| help | 5/8/2008 |
| 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 question | 5/5/2008 |
| 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/debt | 5/2/2008 |
| 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 Sleepy | 5/2/2008 |
| 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 asleep | 4/27/2008 |
| 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 ASAP | 4/24/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 4/20/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 4/19/2008 |
| 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 erection | 4/18/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sleepwalking | 4/16/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 4/15/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Benadryl | 4/14/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sleepwalking | 4/14/2008 |
| 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 meds | 4/13/2008 |
| 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 night | 4/13/2008 |
| 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 Study | 4/12/2008 |
| 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 study | 4/9/2008 |
| 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 problem | 4/9/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 4/9/2008 |
| 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 asleep | 4/8/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleep | 4/7/2008 |
| 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 sleeping | 4/2/2008 |
| 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 paralysis | 3/31/2008 |
| 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 paralysis | 3/30/2008 |
| 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 paralysis | 3/30/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 3/25/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleeplessness | 3/23/2008 |
| 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 Anixety | 3/21/2008 |
| 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 Up | 3/19/2008 |
| 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 open | 3/16/2008 |
| 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 open | 3/16/2008 |
| 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 sleepwalker | 3/14/2008 |
| 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 Syndrome | 3/12/2008 |
| 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 open | 3/11/2008 |
| 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 problem | 3/8/2008 |
| 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 sports | 3/3/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 3/3/2008 |
| 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 depression | 3/2/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 2/29/2008 |
| 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 talking | 2/28/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 2/26/2008 |
| 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 tonight | 2/25/2008 |
| 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 Sleep | 2/25/2008 |
| 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 Questions | 2/19/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 2/11/2008 |
| 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 answers | 2/10/2008 |
| 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 problem | 2/10/2008 |
| 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 morning | 2/8/2008 |
| 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 sleeping | 2/7/2008 |
| 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 2 | 2/7/2008 |
| 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 sleeping | 2/6/2008 |
| 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 dreams | 2/6/2008 |
| 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 up | 2/5/2008 |
| 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 asleep | 2/3/2008 |
| 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 SLEEPY | 2/2/2008 |
| 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 half | 2/1/2008 |
| 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 incriments | 1/30/2008 |
| 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 students | 1/29/2008 |
| 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 sleep | 1/26/2008 |
| 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 Owl | 1/22/2008 |
| 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 years | 1/21/2008 |
| 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 kill | 1/21/2008 |
| 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 Sleep | 1/21/2008 |
| 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 involuntarily | 1/21/2008 |
| 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 midnight | 1/19/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Insomnia | 1/18/2008 |
| 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 too | 1/15/2008 |
| 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 flashes | 1/12/2008 |
| 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 sleeps | 1/10/2008 |
| 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 please | 1/8/2008 |
| 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 habits | 1/6/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| narcolepsy | 1/3/2008 |
| 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 numb | 1/3/2008 |
| 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 frequently | 1/3/2008 |
| 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 numb | 1/2/2008 |
| 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 sleeping | 1/2/2008 |
| 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 rested | 1/1/2008 |
| 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 much | 12/30/2007 |
| 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 sleeping | 12/30/2007 |
| 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 Issue | 12/29/2007 |
| 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 son | 12/29/2007 |
| 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 Changes | 12/22/2007 |
| 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 wary | 12/21/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sleep | 12/21/2007 |
| 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 problem | 12/20/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Narcelopsy | 12/19/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Narcelopsy | 12/19/2007 |
| 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 problem | 12/18/2007 |
| 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 rest | 12/18/2007 |
| 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 asleep | 12/15/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| twitching | 12/12/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sleep | 12/7/2007 |
| 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 problem | 12/6/2007 |
| 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 Hallucinations | 9/27/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 9/26/2007 |
| 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 night | 9/26/2007 |
| 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 awake | 9/26/2007 |
| 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 day | 9/25/2007 |
| 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 tired | 9/23/2007 |
| 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/female | 9/23/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleeping | 9/22/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 9/20/2007 |
| 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 often | 9/20/2007 |
| 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 pattern | 9/18/2007 |
| 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 disorder | 9/14/2007 |
| 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 day | 9/11/2007 |
| 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 disorders | 9/3/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 9/1/2007 |
| 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- PTSD | 8/31/2007 |
| 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 awake | 8/28/2007 |
| 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 things | 8/28/2007 |
| 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 awake | 8/28/2007 |
| 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 Halucinations | 8/24/2007 |
| 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 old | 8/20/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 8/16/2007 |
| 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 disorder | 8/14/2007 |
| 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 recovery | 8/13/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 8/13/2007 |
| 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 sleepy | 8/13/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 8/9/2007 |
| 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 Sleeping | 8/7/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 8/6/2007 |
| 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 lot | 8/4/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleep | 8/1/2007 |
| 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 habit | 7/13/2007 |
| 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 child | 7/8/2007 |
| 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 deprivation | 7/7/2007 |
| 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 Sack | 7/6/2007 |
| 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 & insomnia | 6/28/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 6/27/2007 |
| 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 habits | 6/21/2007 |
| 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 up | 6/18/2007 |
| 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 2AM | 6/15/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 6/15/2007 |
| 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 asleep | 6/14/2007 |
| 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 off | 6/7/2007 |
| 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 Problem | 6/6/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 5/31/2007 |
| 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 Question | 5/31/2007 |
| 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 car | 5/30/2007 |
| 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 dying | 5/29/2007 |
| 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 disorder | 5/25/2007 |
| 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 time | 5/21/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 5/21/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleep | 5/19/2007 |
| 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 dreaming | 5/19/2007 |
| 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 sleeping | 5/16/2007 |
| 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 Sleeper | 5/15/2007 |
| 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 Disorder | 5/11/2007 |
| 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 on | 5/7/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| question | 5/4/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 5/1/2007 |
| 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 pharmaceuticals | 4/26/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 4/23/2007 |
| 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 didorder | 4/21/2007 |
| 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 regardless | 4/18/2007 |
| 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 anxiety | 4/17/2007 |
| 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 attention | 4/17/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleeping | 4/14/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| dreaming | 4/12/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 4/8/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 4/5/2007 |
| 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 disorder | 4/4/2007 |
| 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 Jerking | 4/3/2007 |
| 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 neuralgia | 4/1/2007 |
| 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 out | 3/30/2007 |
| 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-effect | 3/29/2007 |
| 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 Disorders | 3/26/2007 |
| 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 violence | 3/23/2007 |
| 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 -> 2 | 3/21/2007 |
| 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 paralysis | 3/19/2007 |
| 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 m | 3/19/2007 |
| 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 period | 3/13/2007 |
| 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 patterns | 3/9/2007 |
| 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 disorder | 3/5/2007 |
| 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 disorder | 3/5/2007 |
| 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-medication | 3/2/2007 |
| 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-medication | 2/27/2007 |
| 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 problem | 2/27/2007 |
| 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 Sleep | 2/21/2007 |
| 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 sleepiness | 2/20/2007 |
| 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 disorders | 2/16/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 2/14/2007 |
| 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 wakings | 2/13/2007 |
| 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 disorder | 2/11/2007 |
| 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 Amnesia | 1/30/2007 |
| 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 sleep | 1/29/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| DREAMS | 1/23/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleep | 12/19/2006 |
| 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 convulsions | 12/19/2006 |
| 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 move | 12/18/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleep | 12/13/2006 |
| 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 Problems | 12/5/2006 |
| 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 sleep | 11/30/2006 |
| 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 disorder | 11/20/2006 |
| 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 jerking | 11/8/2006 |
| 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 jerking | 11/8/2006 |
| 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 asleep | 11/5/2006 |
| 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, ... | |
| SLEEP | 10/29/2006 |
| 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 problems | 10/24/2006 |
| 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 Sleep | 10/23/2006 |
| 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 problem | 10/20/2006 |
| 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 talking | 10/18/2006 |
| 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 experiences | 10/16/2006 |
| 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 problems | 10/15/2006 |
| 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 aids | 10/13/2006 |
| 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 Nightmares | 10/13/2006 |
| 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 sleep | 10/6/2006 |
| 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 walking | 9/28/2006 |
| 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 oxygen | 9/27/2006 |
| 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 oxygen | 9/27/2006 |
| 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 walking | 9/25/2006 |
| 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 hallucinations | 9/21/2006 |
| 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 Questions | 9/20/2006 |
| 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 night | 9/19/2006 |
| 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 sleep | 9/19/2006 |
| 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 problems | 9/19/2006 |
| 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 sleep | 9/18/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleep | 9/14/2006 |
| 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 pills | 9/7/2006 |
| 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 advice | 9/7/2006 |
| 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 better | 8/31/2006 |
| 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 insomnia | 8/31/2006 |
| 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 behavior | 8/24/2006 |
| 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 concentrate | 8/24/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| sunlight | 8/19/2006 |
| 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 rhythm | 8/19/2006 |
| 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 deprivation | 8/19/2006 |
| 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 recovery | 8/14/2006 |
| 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 problems | 8/12/2006 |
| 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 Pains | 8/10/2006 |
| 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 Experience | 8/4/2006 |
| 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 disorder | 7/30/2006 |
| 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 Disorder | 7/26/2006 |
| 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 sleep | 7/22/2006 |
| 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 Sleep | 7/19/2006 |
| 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 disorder | 7/17/2006 |
| 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 sleep | 7/11/2006 |
| 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 children | 7/11/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleep | 7/10/2006 |
| 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 sleep | 7/9/2006 |
| 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 study | 7/8/2006 |
| 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 back | 7/6/2006 |
| 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 rest | 7/4/2006 |
| 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 amnesia | 7/2/2006 |
| 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 disorder | 6/26/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| tired | 6/20/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| paralysis | 6/19/2006 |
| 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 Position | 6/18/2006 |
| 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 Cataplexia | 6/11/2006 |
| 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 Sleeping | 6/7/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sleeping | 6/5/2006 |
| 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 Sleeping | 6/1/2006 |
| 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 deprivation | 6/1/2006 |
| 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/Nightmares | 5/25/2006 |
| 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 asleep | 5/24/2006 |
| 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, scratching | 5/24/2006 |
| 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 Disorder | 5/19/2006 |
| 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 less | 5/19/2006 |
| 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 up | 5/18/2006 |
| 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 paralysis | 5/14/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleep | 5/10/2006 |
| 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 Panic | 5/8/2006 |
| 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 talking | 4/25/2006 |
| 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 sleep | 4/22/2006 |
| 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 day | 4/11/2006 |
| 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 worse | 4/9/2006 |
| 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 problems | 4/8/2006 |
| 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 puffing | 3/27/2006 |
| 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 puffing | 3/25/2006 |
| 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, temazapam | 3/17/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Insomnia | 3/14/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Insomnia | 3/13/2006 |
| 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 sleep | 3/12/2006 |
| 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 Habits | 3/6/2006 |
| 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 dying | 2/23/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| insomnia | 2/7/2006 |
| 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-Melatonin | 1/27/2006 |
| 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 Problem | 1/23/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| insomnia | 1/20/2006 |
| 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 tired | 1/16/2006 |
| 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 sleep | 1/12/2006 |
| 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 cycles | 1/11/2006 |
| 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 night | 1/3/2006 |
| 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 sleep | 12/31/2005 |
| 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 illness | 12/28/2005 |
| 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 problem | 12/20/2005 |
| 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 Deprivation | 12/11/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| Question | 12/6/2005 |
| 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 sleeping | 12/3/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| insomnia | 11/27/2005 |
| 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 much | 11/19/2005 |
| 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 asleep | 11/14/2005 |
| 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 Suggestion | 11/10/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sleep | 11/4/2005 |
| 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 sleep | 10/27/2005 |
| 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 problem | 10/13/2005 |
| 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 terrors | 9/19/2005 |
| 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 Uncertainties | 9/10/2005 |
| 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 hours | 9/10/2005 |
| 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 asleep | 9/10/2005 |
| 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 asleep | 9/9/2005 |
| 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 inducers | 8/31/2005 |
| 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 Medication | 8/25/2005 |
| 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 Medication | 8/25/2005 |
| 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 terrors | 8/24/2005 |
| 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 times | 8/20/2005 |
| 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 sleep | 8/20/2005 |
| 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 behavior | 8/18/2005 |
| 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 USE | 8/17/2005 |
| 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 aids | 8/9/2005 |
| 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 Syndrome | 7/25/2005 |
| 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 Sleep | 7/22/2005 |
| 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 experiences | 7/12/2005 |
| 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 differences | 7/6/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| Tiredness | 6/27/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| snoring | 6/26/2005 |
| 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 apnea | 6/4/2005 |
| 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 sleeping | 5/20/2005 |
| 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 oxygen | 5/16/2005 |
| 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 oxygen | 5/15/2005 |
| 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 parameters | 5/11/2005 |
| 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 Shift | 5/6/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| snoring | 4/28/2005 |
| 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 hurry | 4/26/2005 |
| 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 effects | 3/31/2005 |
| 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 disorder | 3/24/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| narcolepsy | 3/20/2005 |
| Q: What is narcolepsy? A: Narcolepsy is the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep at inappropriate times,such as driving,watching ... | |
| Ceratonin levels | 3/17/2005 |
| 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 more | 3/17/2005 |
| 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 sleep | 2/9/2005 |
| 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 asleep | 1/16/2005 |
| 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 sleep | 1/13/2005 |
| 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 help | 1/12/2005 |
| 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 problems | 1/4/2005 |
| 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 problems | 1/2/2005 |
| 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 sleep | 12/30/2004 |
| 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 & learning | 12/20/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleep | 12/3/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleep | 12/3/2004 |
| 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 problem | 11/2/2004 |
| 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 Paralysis | 10/29/2004 |
| 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 insomnia | 10/23/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| Insomnia | 10/22/2004 |
| 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 problem | 10/18/2004 |
| 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 problem | 10/15/2004 |
| 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 Syndrome | 10/14/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| naps | 10/13/2004 |
| 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 Aids | 10/1/2004 |
| 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 morning | 9/26/2004 |
| 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 pounding | 9/25/2004 |
| 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 sleep | 9/21/2004 |
| 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 hallucinations | 9/15/2004 |
| 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 Trouble | 9/13/2004 |
| 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 Disorder | 9/8/2004 |
| 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 lag | 8/31/2004 |
| 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 disorder | 8/11/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| Dizziness | 7/24/2004 |
| 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 sleeping | 7/15/2004 |
| 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 but | 7/3/2004 |
| 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 sleep | 6/14/2004 |
| 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 Question | 6/1/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| insomnia | 5/18/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hypnogogia | 5/11/2004 |
| 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 sleepy | 5/1/2004 |
| 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 Awarness | 4/27/2004 |
| 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 up | 4/26/2004 |
| 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 Cataplexy | 4/16/2004 |
| 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 me | 4/6/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| Recovery | 4/6/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| Recovery | 4/4/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| symptoms | 3/29/2004 |
| 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 question | 3/25/2004 |
| 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 problem | 3/21/2004 |
| 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 disorder | 3/19/2004 |
| Q: what is narcolepsy also what is leg disorder A: narcolepsy is the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep at inappropriate times,driving a car ... | |
| Amnesia | 3/16/2004 |
| 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 nausea | 3/13/2004 |
| 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 sleep | 3/12/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| hypersomia | 3/11/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
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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