Why Do I Get Sleepy When Breastfeeding
Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Diagnosis
- Insomnia - Diagnosis
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
- Causes of Chronic Insomnia
- Are You at Risk For Insomnia?
- Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnosing sleep disturbance and its cause is the most important step in restoring healthy sleep. However, there is little agreement, even among experts, on the best methods for effectively assessing a patient's insomnia.
A major difficulty in diagnosing this problem is its subjective nature. One study showed that there was no difference in sleep behaviors between people who said they were insomniacs and people who said they weren't. People who believe they have insomnia may have actuall...
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Expert & Community Posts
Anxiety Medications: Ativan
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...breast milk and cause harm to your child. If you are breast feeding, discuss the risks with your... Read more »
Headache Stay Gone for Headaches and Migraines - Beware
By Teri Robert , Health ExpertFor those of you who know me a bit, you'll know that the phone number 888-MYCURE8 is enough to set... Read more »
Taking Provigil for MS-Related Fatigue
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert...little sleep, you will certainly be more fatigued and sleepy the next day. It can be a vicious... Read more »
Health Guide
Narcolepsy: Diagnosis
...minutes in traffic(Indicate a score of 0 to 3)SCORE RESULTS1-6: Getting enough sleep4-8: Tends to be sleepy but is average9-15: Very sleepy and should seek medical adviceOver 16: Dangerously... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis
...each day and when do they occur? (Patients with apnea often do not describe this symptom as feeling "sleepy." They are more apt to describe this feeling as "lack of energy" or "feeling tired all... Read more »Narcolepsy: Highlights
Is Narcolepsy Hereditary?People whose close relatives have narcolepsy are more likely to have the sleep disorder themselves. The risk is highest for first-degree relatives (parents or... Read more »Narcolepsy: Treatment
...scheduling. In a 2001 study, scheduled sleep periods were also helpful for patients who were extremely sleepy in spite of medications. The benefits of scheduled naps, however, are not clear for... Read more »Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Complications
Restless legs syndrome rarely results in any serious consequences. But in some cases, severe and persistent symptoms can cause considerable mental distress, chronic insomnia, and daytime... Read more »Images
Medications
Ropinirole starter kit is used to help gradually increase your dose when you begin treatment for... Read more »
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Breast not Best for Asthma
March 19, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be lots of good reasons to breastfeed your baby, but protecting him from asthma apparently isn't one of them. A large... Read summary »
Breastfeeding Lowers Obesity Risk
November 03, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be a behavioral reason to explain why breastfeeding can lower the risk of obesity later in life. Researchers from... Read summary »
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Worry Disrupts Sleep of Caregivers
August 27, 2008By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Older adults who care for a loved one with dementia may need to... Read summary »
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