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Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Causes Of Chronic Insomnia

Causes of Chronic Insomnia

Sleep problems seem to run in families. About 35% of people with insomnia have a family history of insomnia, with the mother being the most commonly affected family member. Still, because so many factors are involved in insomnia, a genetic component is difficult to define.

Brain Chemicals and Hormones Affecting Chronic Insomnia

Abnormal levels of certain brain chemicals have been observed in some people with chronic insomnia.

Melatonin. Low levels of melatonin, the hormone...

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Expert & Community Posts

05/07/07 #8 - Migraines, fibromyalgia, and opiates?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question:I suffer from Fibromyalgia as well as severe Migraines. After running the gauntlet... Read more »

Live and on Location From Reality

By John McManamy , Health Expert

...the trough combined with the disrupted sleep and severe pain, personal resentments, and hot... Read more »

Fibromyalgia Epidemiological Survey

By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

Shortly after we formed the National Fibromyalgia Association nearly 10 years ago, we began to... Read more »

Children Have Sleep Problems Too

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...could be a problem. PainIs your child in pain? Fibromyalgia strikes indiscriminately - young... Read more »

Can I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia?

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...than in men. * Nine out of 10 people who have fibromyalgia are women. Rheumatoid... Read more »

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Health Guide

Fibromyalgia: Risk Factors

As many as 6 million Americans have fibromyalgia. Some evidence suggests that several factors may make people more susceptible to fibromyalgia. These risk factors include being female,... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Highlights

Risk Factors:As many as 6 million Americans have fibromyalgia. Risk factors include being female, having had difficult experiences in childhood, having a psychological vulnerability to... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Causes

CausesFibromyalgia is grouped into two categories:Primary (idiopathic) fibromyalgia -- the causes are not known.Secondary fibromyalgia -- the causes can be identified.Primary fibromyalgia is the most... Read more »

Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Treatment

...that either bursts of excessive energy or long sedentary periods worsen symptoms.What Are Nocturnal Leg Cramps?Benign nocturnal leg cramps, sometimes known as a charley horse, are muscle spasms in... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Prognosis

PrognosisFibromyalgia can be mild or disabling, and the emotional toll can be substantial. About half of all patients have difficulty with routine daily activities, or are unable to perform them.... Read more »

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