Question 1

what can cause excessive daytime sleepiness?

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Many things: Some conditions like sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome interfere with sleep at night, resulting in tiredness/sleepiness in the day.  Others are sleep disorders that themselves produce sleepiness, like narcolepsy.  Still others are effects of medications or drugs; some mental illnesses like depression too.  See your doctor for an evaluation.  Can also see a sleep medicine doctor.

Question 2

what illnesses present with excessive daytime sleepiness?

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Causes of sleepiness: Excessive sleepiness can be caused by not getting enough sleep, depression, sleep apnea (snoring & stopping breathing in sleep). Less common causes include narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, hormonal disorders such as low thyroid, severe anemia, chronic infections, brain tumors, etc.

Question 3

how can i get help if i have excessive daytime sleepiness?

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See your doctor: Start with your doctor.  They will ask some questions and probably refer you for a sleep study to determine if you have obstructive sleep apnea.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: excessive daytime sleepiness?

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Daytime sleepiness: Excessive daytime sleepiness can affect 20% of people with symptoms of feeling sleepy (&amp; possibly experiencing low energy level)  which can occur even when there is adequate sleep.

Question 5

is there an underlying problem associated with excessive daytime sleepiness?

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Yes: Excessive daytime sleepiness (eds) is not normal. It can be due to work schedule, medical problems, restless leg syndrome, psychological (stress/anxiety), sleep apnea or a circadian rhythm disorder. Best to be checked by a sleep specialist.

Question 6

excessive daytime sleepiness and althemers?

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NOT SURE OF QUESTION: Sorry but are you saying that you have  daytime sleepiness and alzheimers? Well the system ia all topsy turvy when you have alzheimers as far as memory and mood and behavior. If this is your question then definitely need a physician to treat the Alzheimer's disease and any other behavioral changes that come along.

Question 7

is there a link between fibromyalgia and excessive daytime sleepiness?

Accepted Answer

Likely: Nearly every FM case I have seen has a sleep issue. Disrupted or insufficient sleep leads to daytime somnolence.  However be sure that other diseases have been ruled out (sleep apnea?)

Question 8

are there any over-the-counter medications that can help with excessive daytime sleepiness?

Accepted Answer

Not really: The only stimulant medicines you'll find over the counter are caffeine containing.  There are some herbal supplements that also employ certain herbal remedies, but often also have a lot of sugar in them.  There are a lot of important (and reversible) reasons for your symptoms that a doctor in their clinic can figure out for you.

Question 9

dxd w/ excessive daytime sleepiness yrs.  back besides meds how can i combat?  have had my meds in yrs. it gets really bad at times.

Accepted Answer

Excessive sleepiness: Look into bright light therapy, sleep hygiene.Both do not require prescription, but you may benefit from seeing a specialist to evaluate for sleep apnea and narcolepsy.

Question 10

can effexor (venlafaxine) cause excessive daytime sleepiness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can cause excessive agitation also.

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