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My mother has narcolepsy since the last 10 days all of a sudden. How can it be treated?

My mother is 72 years old and keeps falling asleep at random times of the day, kind of like narcolepsy. But I'm not sure if these are symptoms of narcolepsy or if it's just part...
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Do I have to take sleep medication for a long period of time?

I usually find it hard to sleep, and my doctor has prescribed sleeping medications for me to take. Do I have to be on these for a long period of time? I would rather not depend...
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Are anti depressants recommended for people with sleep issues?

I have suffered with insomnia for as long as I can remember, the condition carried on since I graduated from college, 10 years ago. But I have been diagnosed with depression recently,...
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I feel very sleepy in the afternoon. Why?

I feel very sleepy in the afternoons and it is beginning to hamper my productivity. Why is this happening? Is there anything I could other than drinking coffee?
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My daughter sleeps with her mouth open. Is this ok?

My daughter sleeps with her mouth open. Her breathing also sounds a little shallow when I walk in to check on her. She's only a year old. Could this indicate a breathing issue?...
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I have hallucinations at night and now I am unable to sleep. What should I do?

I am having hallucinations at night, and it's causing me to feel so exhausted. I literally cannot sleep because of it. Is there anything that could help me? Should I get this...
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Why am I not able to get over jet lag?

I recently went overseas and I am just not able to get over my jet lag. It's been 8 days. What could be the reason?
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Why do I feel so drowsy in the mornings?

Lately I have not been waking up feeling awake in the mornings. Even though I get my 8 hours, I feel very drowsy and lethargic. What could be the reason?
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Are sleep medications lifelong?

Will I have to take sleep medications for the rest of my life once I start? Or, can they be taken for a shorter duration?
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Cpap pressure

Why would I be Rx a variable pressure cpap?
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Could my daughter's forgetfulness be due to lack of sleep?

Lately, my daughter has been having trouble sleeping. This has been happening for a few weeks, and she's been a lot lazier and quite forgetful. Could these two things be related?...
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Why can't my son stop yawning?

My son isn't exactly a morning-riser. He wakes up late in the afternoon and he yawns all the time. Why could this be happening?
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What are the possible side effects of sleep medicines?

What are the various side effects of sleep medicines? I have insomnia and am interested in looking into the available options, but I don't want to deal with side effects. Where...
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What kinds of tests are conducted to diagnose sleep disorders?

How will my doctor confirm if I have a sleep disorder or if it is something else? Are there any tests to diagnose a sleep disorder? Are any other tools used in combination to...
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How can I treat my husband's snoring habit?

My husband snores a lot which disturbs my sleep through the night. How can we treat it?
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What medicines are normally recommended to treat sleep apnea?

My mother in law is suffering from sleep apnea due to her kidney disease. Are there any medicines or approaches that can help in treating her condition?
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What is the best way to treat sleepwalking?

My daughter has started to walk in her sleep, and it worries both me and my husband. Is there any treatment options?
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How do you know when someone has insomnia?

I know the basics, like staying up all night. But, are there other symptoms of insomnia? How is it diagnosed?
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Can yoga help with sleep?

I work in rotational shifts at my hospital, and I can't sleep because my schedule constantly changes. Can yoga help me sleep better?
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Can lack of sleep cause confusion in a person?

My father is 74 years old and is complaining of sleeplessness. As a result, he is usually confused in the morning. Is confusion a common side effect of sleeplessness?
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