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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
OTC sleep aid: Depends on the otc sleep aid you used but don't take it again until you see your doctor. You may have had an allergic reaction to one of the ingredie... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Typically no: You should strive for 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Some people rarely can go with 4-5 hours of sleep per night and have no problems, but typically sh... Read More
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A member asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
HST: A home sleep study is most appropriate for a person in whom sleep apnea is strongly suspected and who does my have significant medial disorders such a... Read More
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A 16-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Baby sleep: This can be difficult but the best way is to stick to the baby's routine as much as possible in the new environment. For example, keep the same sleep ... Read More
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A member asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Pregnancy and sleep: With weight gain you may snore more and, depending on the degree of snoring/breathing difficulties during sleep, this may cause more fatigue and tired... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Sleep therapist : If the therapist is a physician, then that person evaluates you for any of a variety of sleep disorders. That person can order the appropriate test an... Read More
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A 53-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Yes but: ...The rules vary from state to state. Consult your local department of transportation and talk to your doctor. Many require the doctor to report a pa... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Sleep disorders: It's a multidisciplinary field involving pulmonologists, neurologists, internists, psychiatrists, psychologists, family practitioners, pediatricians, ... Read More
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A 45-year-old male asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Sleep: Talk to a sleep disorders specialist to help determine the next step inn evaluating/treating you.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
No: There are several types of brain cells but if you mean the neurons themselves, then no (not naturally at least). Perhaps with stem cell therapy in the... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Back pain: Try taking an anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen before sleep. A heating pad can be very effective. Patches such as icyhot and creams such as bengay al... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
If you like: If you are not sure about your diagnosis, yes, seek a second opinion from another neurologist. Psychiatrists are also consulted for non-epileptic sei... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Sleep: Sleep difficulties can be related to many factors, e.g., pain, sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs, metabolic disorders, poor sleep hygiene, medicati... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Possibly.: You should see your doctor who can get a more thorough history and exam and then order appropriate tests, if needed. It could be a simple muscle strai... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Insomnia and anxiety: Anxiety is a common contributor to insomnia. Treating the underlying cause of insomnia (i.e., anxiety or worrying) is most effective. Medications such... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Futon: Probably better for temporary sleep but this is up to the person sleeping on it. Some people are perfectly comfortable sleeping on a futon and have no... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Amitriptyline: Yes, if you were taking it to help sleep then stopping it can cause rebound insomnia. Likewise if you were taking it for depression then stopping it c... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
BPPV: Sounds like positional vertigo (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. An ENT doctor or your primary care doctor is a good place to start. Medications ... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Sleep: Also try finding something such as a toy or blanket that is comforting to the child. This will help him/her be comfortable sleeping without you. A sou... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Numbness: Sometimes this can be cause by your position of sleep, particularly if laying on your arms. It can also be related to carpal tunnel syndrome. If your ... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Yes but...: Talk to the prescribing doctor since use of a brand name medication is important for treatment of certain disorders/conditions. Generic medications ar... Read More
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A 65-year-old male asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Possibly related: The current symptoms could be related to the neck problems you had several years ago, though a different "level" may be affected now. Further tests wi... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
See a neurologist: Causes can vary from electrolyte imbalances to muscle disorders/myopathies to spinal disorders and even seizures. A neurologist can get a good history... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Yes: Because the disc is impinging the nerve that goes down your leg. Treatment options include conservative treatment, steroid injections, and surgery dep... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Milestones: No, crawling can start after 8 months and some may even skip crawling and start walking. Other milestone achievements need to be considered when ident... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Pain in back and arm: If it's symmetrical, this could be related to impingement or compression of nerves in your cervical/upper thoracic spine regions. Consult with a neuro... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Teenagers and sleep: Teenagers still need more sleep than adults, between 8-10 hours per night depending on the age. This is a normal part of development. As they enter ad... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Epilepsy : Sounds like you may have had a seizure during sleep with a prolonged recovery period. Make sure you are taking your medicines as ordered. You should ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
No: There is no correlation between your sleeping position as a child and your sleeping position as an adult. It depends on a number of factors including... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Hand numbness: Get evaluated for a neuropathy such as carpal tunnel syndrome. It may also be related to your sleeping position, joint problems/arthritis, and vascula... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Neurologist: The neurologist will take a thorough history regarding the reason for your visit (neurological in nature). You will then have a detailed neurological ... Read More
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A 51-year-old male asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Vertigo: Sounds like positional vertigo. An ENT doctor or your primary care doctor is a good place to start. Medications to help with the vertigo and certain r... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Celebrex (celecoxib): It's generally a safe medication but if you're concerned about a side effect in particular, talk with your doctor about an alternative. Physical thera... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Sleep hygiene: Work on sleep hygiene such as bed restriction and stimulus control. If it's a breathing disorder, a sleep study should be considered. If it's a paraso... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Side effects : Stop taking it and consult with your PCP. If symptoms continue then keep a log of when they occur so you can figure out what is the causative agent.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Sleep: There may be an underlying component of anxiousness that is affecting sleep onset and preventing you from relaxing into deeper sleep. If it's a joltin... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Sleep : Start with your pcp but you still may need to see a sleep specialist and get a sleep study done to see what is going on. Narcolepsy, mood disorders, s... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Sleep pills: Typically they are swallowed esp. Since some are extended release formulations. There's also a mist form and under the tongue forms (eg edluar).
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Hot shower: Possibly but it's more likely to help you fall asleep faster.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Sleep: It's worth a try! you should notice a difference after you have started listening to them. Then you'lll know for sure.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Sleep cycle: If it's consistently these times then the cycle will be essentially normal with small variations., ie similar to someone who sleeps from 9pm to 5am. Y... Read More
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A 61-year-old female asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Seizure log: Ask anyone who may live with you or see you on a daily basis to alert you to any seizures and/or unusual activity such as episodes of confusion. If yo... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Exercise: If you are out of shape and deconditioned, then it is possible. But if not then you should be evaluated further particularly for muscle/metabolic diso... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Seizures: Yes, there are many types of seizures and not all have convulsions as part of their presentation. It depends on the part of the brain which the seizur... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. A Vanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
Yes: Yes, an injury such as a car accident can cause spinal cord swelling that causes weakness/paralysis that can be temporary or can be permanent (with se... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Sleep: As one gets older, sleep naturally begins to fragment and 'advance' to an earlier time on the night. As a result, older individuals take more naps in ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 20 years experience
Contacts in sleep: It likely won't cause damage but it's not recommended.
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Sep 22, 2013
Dr Kumar is providing a valuable service to the public. The information that Dr. Kumar provides is accurate, understandable and helpful. I endorse Dr. Kumar.
May 22, 2013
Very timely and accurate responses.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Kumar is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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thanks dr.kumar..i keep seeing the orthopedist every month, hope my baby can have a chance to do pollicization in indonesia.thanks again..
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I really appreciate you taking time out of your day to answer my question. Thank you! :)
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Thank you for the reply. Shortly after i had acupuncture i had my first of three psychosis and was just wondering. Thank you.
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2013
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2013
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