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Sleep Problems

Treating sleep problems may reduce cancer-related pain

April 20, 2009
A new study of 11,445 cancer patients has found that sleep problems increase fatigue and pain. The study found that over half of the participants experienced sleeping problems, while a quarter reported their sleeping dysfunction as "moderate to severe."Compared to those who slept well, patients who had moderate to severe trouble had significantly more fatigue and pain. Researchers say many doctors assume that pain is what keeps patients from sleeping well, but their study found that insomnia was... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Childhood Depression & Sleep Problems Linked
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

......twins in order to evaluate the association between sleep problems and depression.   The... Read more »

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Transformed Migraine Related To Sleep Problems
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...information about the types and prevalence of specific sleep problems in adults with transformed... Read more »

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ADHD and Sleep Problems: New Study on Children
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

...alone? There have been a number of studies showing how sleep problems are commonly seen in... Read more »

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Sleep Problems in Care Facilities
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

Sleep disturbances are common in Alzheimer's disease. Broken sleep can affect everyone in the home... Read more »

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Is Childhood Stress Linked to Adult Sleep Problems?
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...likelihood of multiple pathways by which stress and sleep problems are linked. In one example... Read more »

Health Guide

Transformed Migraine Related To Sleep Problems
...Migraineurs, not just those experiencing TM. Given the study results, it logically follows that addressing sleep problems earlier rather than later might help Migraineurs avoid TM. Certainly,... Read more »
Is Stress Causing Your Sleep Problems?
...bedroom – If you live in a noisy neighborhood and the stress of the outside sounds are causing you sleep problems, invest in some soundproofing.  For example, heavy drapes,... Read more »
Is Stress Causing Sleep Problems For You?
...bedroom – If you live in a noisy neighborhood and the stress of the outside sounds are causing you sleep problems, invest in some soundproofing.  For example, heavy drapes,... Read more »
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Idiopathic hypersomnia
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This medication is used for the short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia).... Read more »

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Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster, stay... Read more »

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Researchers say that observations from parents are an important part of diagnosing sleep problems in children. A small study tracked 151 overweight... Read summary »