Question 1

what's good for treating sleep disorders where you sleep but in the wrong stage(s) of sleep?

Accepted Answer

Sleep specialist can: Help sort out your sleeping problems, usually after a sleep study to see if you have sleep apnea, or rls, or plmd, or some other cause for the disturbance in your sleep stages. Ask your pcp to recommend a sleep specialist in your area.

Question 2

what are  some sleep disorders?

Accepted Answer

Snoring, Apnea: Snoring is the most frequently encountered sleep disorder and is thought to be a precursor to sleep apnea. Obesity is a co morbidity with both. Some snoring and sleep apnea can resolve with weight loss and control. CPAP and dental devices are the two most common methods of dealing with these. Diagnosis requires a pollysomnogram but many md and dentist can conduct screeen exams with a medibyte or.

Question 3

what herbs help  sleep disorders?

Accepted Answer

None, or some..maybe: For initial insomnia - research suggests some scents(eg. Chamomile) can aid relaxation, as may teas from chamomile, valerian and kava.  There are no manufacturing standards for these substances, so dosages vary and are unreliable. Some people find magnesium helpful for falling asleep or for restless legs.  There are no valid herbal remedies for sleep apnea, narcolepsy, parasomnias, etc.

Question 4

what are  symptoms of sleep disorders?

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Insomnia/hypersomnia: The 2 most common symptoms of sleep disorders are: 
1) insomnia - difficulty initiating and/or maintaining sleep
2) hypersomnia - daytime sleepiness.

Question 5

what are the causes of sleep disorders?

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Multiple causes:: stress, tension, anxiety, depression, RLS, poor sleep hygiene, ruminating, street drugs  the list goes on possibly obstructive sleep apnea- breathing or cardiac issues-please consult your PCO or sleep specialist.

Question 6

what kind of sleep disorders are there?

Accepted Answer

Sleep Disorders: Disorders of sleep onset, sleep maintenance, poor sleep efficiency, parasomnias such as sleepwalking or sleep terrors, nightmares, disorders related to muscle jerks, REM Sleep Behavior Disorder, sleep apnea (stopping breathing during sleep), snoring...and many many more. Good to see an expert for a thorough assessment

Question 7

do bosses take sleep disorders seriously?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: But i sure wish they would because it is a real medical problem that effects functioning at school and work!  someone with a sleep disorder needs medical help.

Question 8

what symptoms do you get with sleep disorders?

Accepted Answer

Many: It is amazing to me that this is such a common question.Sleep disorders are common today and include insomnia, sleep apnea, sleep walking and talking, and even sleep paralysis. The commonest cause (i have seen them all) is the usual and customary bad american diet abounding in empty calories, particularly sugar.

Question 9

how many basic types of sleep disorders are there?

Accepted Answer

There are many: Sleep disorders are broken down into two types: ones that cause you to be sleepy, and ones that cause you to not fall asleep or stay asleep. Those are the two main, broad categories. Under each are dozens of individual disorders.

Question 10

what are the next day symptoms of sleep disorders?

Accepted Answer

Many: There are a host but to mention a few, sleepiness, poor memory, poor learning, irritability, inability to focus or pay attention, disorganization, depression, anxiety, easy to be angered, poor balance.

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