Joint Pain And Sleep Difficulties
Inability to sleep; Dyssomnia; Sleeplessness; Wakefulness
Home Care
Try changing your nighttime sleeping habits and other behavior before taking drugs for insomnia. For example:
- Avoid emotional upset or stressful situations before bedtime.
- Avoid using alcohol in the evening. Avoid caffeine for at least 8 hours before bedtime. Give up smoking, because nicotine is a stimulant.
- Eat a light snack before bedtime.
- Establish a regular bedtime, but don't go...
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Sleeping difficulty
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleeping difficulty can involve difficulty falling asleep when you first go to bed at night, waking up too early in the morning, or waking up often... Read more »
Breathing difficulty
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Shortness of breath; Breathlessness; Difficulty breathing; DyspneaHome CareSometimes, a small amount of breathing difficulty may be normal, and is... Read more »
Sleeping difficulty
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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