Archive for October, 2008
Thursday, October 30th, 2008
Nina asked: I am considering switching insurance during open enrollment to CareFirst, from Kaiser. I have sleep apnea and am on a CPAP machine. Is this considered a pre-existing condition that would nto be covered, or can it be transferred to the new insurance as durable medical ...
Posted in Sleep Apnea | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
PL asked: A couple of months ago, I was diagnosed with having Hypersomnia and am currently taking 350mg of Provigil, which has worked exceptionally well to keep me awake during class, work, etc. . After further reading of hypersomnia, I had realized Restless Leg Syndrome was the cause. Ever since ...
Posted in Restless Leg Syndrome | 5 Comments »
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Kaleigh57 asked: I am flying to Thailand in about a week, and I go to school in Texas. There is a 12-hour time difference, and the travel day will be between about 23-24 hours long. I'm flying through Tokyo, over the Pacific.
How bad will the jet ...
Posted in Jet Lag | 4 Comments »
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
gentlyrains asked: Restless Leg Syndrome keeps me awake most nights. It is a miserable creepy crawley feeling in the legs, that nothing seems to relieve, and I have tried many things. I am hoping for a solution that works. Thanks, Gently
Posted in Restless Leg Syndrome | 6 Comments »
Saturday, October 25th, 2008
rellimztik_arual asked: We have tried for two years now, and still nothing. My period has been non-existent for about a year now. We are not using any birth control (obviously). My doctor says it's just because of my sleep apnea. I already have a son from a previous relationship. Any ...
Posted in Sleep Apnea | 6 Comments »
Friday, October 24th, 2008
mgmandthelionsroar asked: I returned from Australia to Maine about 5 days ago, and am still experiencing terrible jet lag. Does anyone know how long this normally lasts?
Posted in Jet Lag | 3 Comments »
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
nedbella asked: I'm wondering if a small glass of port before i got to bed will help. I know it has helped me in the past with getting to sleep, but i've only had restless leg syndrome become worse in the past few weeks to the point where i'm ...
Posted in Restless Leg Syndrome | 3 Comments »
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
dreamer asked: i have a problem thats been going on since january i wake up every 3 hrs after a dream i always remember atleast 2 to 4 dreams a night i usally sleep about 5-7 hours but with 2 awakenings at night is this insomnia?
i have been to my ...
Posted in Insomnia | 5 Comments »
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
neil hillbarry asked: I've been sleepless for 3 consecutive days. I tried melatonin from GNC but it just made me dizzy but not sleepy at all. I've been feeling backpain and dizziness due to sleeplessness. What are some practical solutions to my insomnia? I've been an insomniac since I was ...
Posted in Insomnia | 5 Comments »
Monday, October 20th, 2008
Daniel L asked: I stopped taking Remeron last Thursday (as directed by my psychiatrist), and have been experiencing moderate insomnia. Note that insomnia was never a problem before (on or off Remeron). I tried Valerian but it doesn't seem to hit the target and I feel wired. ...
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