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November 13, 2012

I have a severe snoring problem. I also am getting frequent headaches. Could my headaches be sleep apnea-related?

October 05, 2012

Does sleep enhance learning and memory? Is there a price to pay for cutting down on the hours you sleep?

September 28, 2012

I’ve been taking temazepam nightly for three months. My doctor is afraid I’ll become dependent. Do you have any suggestions?

September 21, 2012

Lately, I can't seem to stay awake. As soon as I sit down anywhere I start falling asleep. All I do all day is sleep. I have a cough and my voice is hoarse but I don’t have a cold. My skin is very dry. Could I have a thyroid problem? What else could be wrong with me?

February 10, 2012

For around 12 years, I’ve suffered from sunset to sunrise from severe cramping and uncontrollable leg jerks that responded to no known medical treatment. Is this restless leg syndrome? What’s the best treatment?

December 02, 2011

I am 57 years old. My maternal grandmother and mother both had Alzheimer’s disease. There have been some times when I feel like I’m waking up from a fog or mental sleep. I sometimes feel disoriented, or just plain scared (especially when I’m driving). Should I be worried?

September 15, 2011

I have no problem getting to sleep. But my problem is staying asleep through the night. Any suggestions?

March 10, 2011

Is sleep apnea something that a person has always had and you find out about after it is diagnosed? Or is it something that could arise from external factors, such as stress or extreme fatigue? Can the symptoms "go away" without treatment?


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