Question 1

what are the symptoms of jet lag?

Accepted Answer

May vary but: Jet lag symptoms may include:
insomnia, early waking or excessive sleepiness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, constipation or diarrhea, malaise, muscle aches and
menstrual symptoms in women.

Question 2

is there more than one symptom of 'jet lag' ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Jet lag symptoms can include headache, mild nausea, and of course fatigue. Feeling "awake" and unable to sleep when you should (eg: in the middle of the night), also typical.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of jet lag and how can i address them effectively?

Accepted Answer

Jet Lag: Mainly sleepiness & light headedness. Some melatonin prior to trip might help.

Question 4

is confusion a symptom of 'jet lag' ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can be a symptom of jet lag.

Question 5

can jet lag be as severe as narcolepsy?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: For some people, perhaps the severity can be the same, at least for a short time.  A difference between these could be that jet lag recovers, while narcolepsy persists.

You may find some questions to your sleep medicine questions answered here:

http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/narcolepsy/glossary

Question 6

is sleeping for 14hrs straight a symptom of 'jet lag' ?

Accepted Answer

Jet lag -> fatigue: Sleeping 14 hours is likely simple exhaustion and sleep deprivation. Although a few days of "jet lag" can surely cause both! jet lag more typically causes tiredness, sometimes headache, nausea, poor focus, and that frustrating "can't fall asleep at bedtime / am wide awake at 4am" feeling. Hopefully a good sleep has started to reset your bio-clock!

Question 7

i have an anxiety disorder i have been fine i recently few to la from south africa. can jet lag trigger severe anxiety & will it go away?

Accepted Answer

Well, exhaustion, : Long distance travel, change in sleep schedule  can all contribute to ^ anxiety. Would anticipate that as you settle in that  sxs will decrease. Would encourage you to engage in some self care. Ways to address stress. Talk about feelings ; address problems. Don't avoid them. Aim for 7.5 - 8 hours of sleep/ night. Daily physical activity is optimal in a green space. Eat healthfully. Cut out junk &gt;.

Question 8

i have fairly severe stomach cramps which i suspect is just bloating, my concern is that its lasted more than 36 hours and i have been travelling (from us so some jet lag) so appendicitis would be a bummer. anything i need to check for?

Accepted Answer

Cramps: Appendicitis is typically associated with persistent right lower abdominal ache and tenderness. True cramping is more typical of intestinal irritability, blockages or irritation/inflammation. Abdominal distension and vomiting are serious symptoms. If your symptoms are persisting or worsening, you should be examined by a physician and appropriate tests will be ordered.Otherwise eat a light diet.

Question 9

what causes jet lag?

Accepted Answer

Travel East or West: Jet lag is caused by a mismatch between your internal clock and the external world. Your internal clock is set and reset every day by sunlight and melatoinin.  To combat the fatigue, malaise, and nausea which go along with jet lag try to reset your internal clock: get out into the daylight in the morining and evening. You can use melatonin (available over the counter) before bedtime too.

Question 10

what is jet lag e-w vs w-e?

Accepted Answer

Time travel: Jet lag is any time travel but it is usually most pronounced e-w.  You've lost time.  Also body is not able to sleep as late in morning because it feels like it is later, so people get up earlier than they would.

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