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Causes Of Insomnia

Using sleep to manage headaches may cause insomnia

February 17, 2009
Headache sufferers often treat their pain by taking naps to sleep it off, but they run the risk of developing insomnia by disrupting their normal sleep patterns and perpetuating the cycle of headaches, a new study shows. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Secondary Causes of Insomnia
By Michael Rack, MD , Health Expert

Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, or the complaint of... Read more »

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Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It
By Michael Rack, MD , Health Expert

...importance of evaluating for and treating any underlying causes of insomnia. I encourage you to... Read more »

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Top Tips for Coping with Insomnia
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...all sorts of physical and mental health problems. Causes of Insomnia Stress is a major cause of... Read more »

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Battling Insomnia: Causes
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

...shareposts, it's time we get into the nitty-gritty of insomnia, which often leaves people with... Read more »

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Anxiety and Insomnia
By Dr. Kleiner , Health Expert

...Patients with anxiety often suffer from sleep problems. "Insomnia" is a phrase we often hear.... Read more »

Health Guide

The First 48 Hours: Insomnia
...doctor will need to determine is why you aren't sleeping. You can find more information about the causes of insomnia in this helpful guide. Prescription Drugs for Insomnia Following... Read more »
Primary Insomnia
...Insomnia is caused by many different things. Anxiety, stress, coffee, and alcohol are the most common causes of insomnia. About 25% of elderly people and about 10% of the general population have... Read more »
Insomnia: Causes of Chronic Insomnia
Causes of Chronic InsomniaSleep 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.... Read more »
Insomnia: Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
Causes of Short-Term or Transient InsomniaA reaction to change or stress is one of the most common causes of short-term and transient insomnia. This condition is sometimes referred to as adjustment... Read more »
Insomnia: Risk Factors
...differences in insomnia.After menopause women are susceptible to the same environmental and biologic causes of insomnia as men. In fact, older women who are not bothered by sleeplessness tend to... Read more »

Medications

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...Uses This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). It helps you fall asleep faster... Read more »

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...by your doctor. If you experience sleep problems (insomnia), talk to your doctor about switching... Read more »

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...short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10... Read more »

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...short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10... Read more »

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...short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10... Read more »

Related News

Insomnia Therapy Helps Osteoarthritis Patients
August 28, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A new study shows the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for older patients with... Read summary »

Insomnia Linked to Lack of Brain Chemical
November 04, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having a tough time falling asleep? A chemical in your brain may be to blame. Researchers recently discovered insomnia in... Read summary »

Treating insomnia can help with depression
October 02, 2008

A sleep expert says that people with major depression should be tested and treated for insomnia also. Christopher L. Drake of the Henry Ford Hospital... Read summary »

Study: Cell phones might interfere with sleep
October 03, 2008

A small study has found that using a cell phone just before going to bed may cause insomnia and headaches. A cell phone trade group sponsored a study... Read summary »

Sleepless Nights Complicate Depression
April 30, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Depression is bad enough by itself. But depression coupled with insomnia is even worse. According to researchers from the... Read summary »