About Melissa Anderson Expertise I have a Bachelor`s degree in biochemistry, researched metabolism and endocrinology for four years, and am currently attending medical school. Ask me anything and everything relating to Atkins and other low-carb diet plans!
Experience I've been on Atkins since 2001 and I'm still going strong!
Education/Credentials Professionally, I have a Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, researched metabolism and endocrinology for four years, and am currently attending medical school.
Question Hi, I'm 32 Y.O. healthy single female, heigt is 170cm, weight 75Kg, don't excercise. work as a dermatologist, I'm preparing for my board exam. whenever I start studying I feel sleepy, I can't resist sleeping desire.
I don't have any sleeping disorder, no health problems. My question is: any medications or vitamins can I take to keep me awake and alert??? any special diet ???
Thanks a lot
Answer Fayza,
If you're a dermatologist, I'm not really sure why you're asking. I'm sure you already know you need to see your doctor for a quick workup of the most common causes of fatigue-thyroid, anemia, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, etc. Just a reminder-obstructive sleep apnea is NOT just for the overweight. OSA is definitely seen in normal-weight people, just not as often.
And finally, remember exercise (critically important) and good sleep hygiene (you are studying for boards so your sleep hygeine could probably use a makeover).
If you really do all these things and still have a problem, then there are several prescription medications that can help temporarily, but there's nothing over the counter except coffee.
Melissa
