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Difficult to Diagnose Sleep Problem

My husband, 65, has had sleep difficulties throuhout his life. He never reached the point of deep, restorative sleep. However, about 5-6 years ago, the situation became extreme. He would have 2-3 days/nights of no sleep each week for about 3-4 weeks. Then he would have a "normal" sleep of 6 hours per night for a few weeks, not deep, but at... Read moreChevron
trying2rest

Exercising the throat muscles...

IN RE: EXERCISING THROAT MUSCLES USING A C-PAP DEVICE TO EXERCISE MUSCLES THAT HAVE ATROPHIED. DEAR DR. EDELL, I am looking into the possibility that diabetic weight loss has claimed some very important muscle tissues relating to respiration such as throat muscles, which collapse, requiring a pressurized air device (C-PAP) to force the sluggish... Read moreChevron
Tso

Hello I think I need advice on my sleeping habits.

Hello My name is Thomas and I have a problem.My entire life I have been waking up and going to sleep 1/2 to 1 hour later everyday my entire life. I don't know what to do anymore. I am trying to look for my diagnosis on what could be wrong with me now but I can't seem to find answers.When I was young I had problems waking up and going to... Read moreChevron
marionballew

marionballew

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i want to know

hello    i want to know if i have this thank call sleeping disorders.                      thank you
Expert_badge Allen Blaivas, M.D.

Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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Sleep Disorder Specialist

Are There Sleep Drugs That Won't Cause "Rebound" Insomnia?

Question:  I take 5 mg of Ambien once or twice a weekfor periodic insomnia. If I take it for more than two nights in a row, and thenstop taking it, I can't sleep at all the first night off the medication. Idon't know if this is common, or if there are any sleep medications that don'thave this unfortunate "rebound" effect. Any... Read moreChevron
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