Sleep Disorders - All People Who Are Living In "United States"

mamastokes

Married living in high altitude. Have sleep disorder

posted 04/16/2009, comment (1)

UpAtNight

I am on prescription medicine for my insomnia and using a CPAP at night. I have had my prescription dosage changed from 50mg to 100mg as needed. Some nights I have to take the 100mg tabs just to fall asleep. The only thing I don't like about the pills is that I can open my door if someone knocks and go back to bed without... Read more Chevron

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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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posted 02/18/2009, comments (3)

Sleep Deprivation 101: What You Should Know

In my previous blogs I have written about the importance of good sleep, but I don’t think we ever really explained the significance of sleep deprivation and the effects on society and the individual. I thought that it would be a good idea to go over some significant facts and figures to convince you of the importance of getting a good... Read more Chevron

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pamnbob97

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just your average joe

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posted 02/05/2009, comments (7)

not sleeping for years

the question is what else can i do to fall a sleep ? i was dianognosed with sleep apnea about a year ago . but talking with my wife and my family doctor , we came to the conclusion that i had a form of sleep apnea for atleast since i was 15 ( i'am 39 now ) . i have tried staying awake for hours and hours and just finally crash . i have went to the... Read more Chevron

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CC Price

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Psy.D. graduate student, scared she wont be able to finish!

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posted 02/01/2009, comment (1)

Thanks for the info - didnt know WHAT to do!

I just happened to google provigil and found this site. I was just denied by my insurer after being on this WONDERFUL medication for about 4 years due to chronic lyme and didnt know what to do or where to go. My doc told me to try my GP, what? That said to me she didnt want to fight with me. Whatever. Feel much better after having found this... Read more Chevron

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jdhare

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MS 1976. Born Washington DC Lived all over world. Beat the day!

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posted 01/22/2009, comments (0)

Live Learn and Listen

Male, living with MS and other things attributed to something called age. Like horses, motorcycles, and a lot of things they call extreme now. The purpose of everyday is to challenge all the challenges I can, to find the line and confront it. I still have my motorcycle endorsement on my license; like I'm going to try flying through the air... Read more Chevron

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