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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Is Sleep Disorder

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Meet Florence Cardinal, Sleep Disorders Expert Patient

By Florence Cardinal Health Expert
Hello. I'm Florence Cardinal and I'm honored to be able to write about sleep disorders for Health Central. Let me explain my interest in sleep disorder.


 

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On St. Patrick's Day, 1998, my husband, Norman, died of a heart attack. He was just three days away from his 67th birthday. This was his second heart attack. His doctor attributed them to the sleep apnea he'd suffered from for several years.

 

When he was first diagnosed with sleep apnea, I was surprised at how little people knew o...

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Health Guide

How to Use This Site
...Find The Find section is designed to help you answer questions, get information and learn about sleep disorders. You’ll find a complete patient guide to sleep disorders, help with checking... Read more »
How to Use This Site
Sleep disorders affect millions of Americans.  The good news is that many can be treated, and people suffering from sleep disorders can lead satisfying and productive lives. Whether you have been... Read more »
ADHD and Sleep Disorders
Sleep Disorders are characterized by not being able to fall asleep, frequent waking, or sleep apnea.  Dr. Jay Tarnow, in an article, ADHD and Sleep Disorders, that appeared on the website ADDA-SR,... Read more »
All About Shift Work
...Exxon Valdez have been attributed to human fatigue.According to the International Classifications of Sleep Disorders, shift workers are at increased risk for a variety of chronic illnesses such as... Read more »
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...SymptomsThere are three primary symptoms, common to virtually everyone with fibromyalgia:  pain, fatigue and sleep disorders.Pain:  Fibromyalgia pain is widespread, chronic, and can range in... Read more »

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Medications

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...or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. How To Use Read the Medication... Read more »

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...or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. Dextroamphetamine is a... Read more »

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...or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. Dextroamphetamine is a... Read more »

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