Question 1

do a lot of people get primary insomnia?

Accepted Answer

No: Most cases of insomnia are secondary, meaning they are caused by other medical problems (pain, need to use restroom, sleep apnea, etc), depression or other psychiatric-medical problems, psychophysiological (a learned set of behaviors leading to insomnia), or substance-related (such as caffeine). Rarely, insomnia is primary, but it does happen.

Question 2

does primary insomnia usually cause many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Insomnia Symptoms: Yes!
•	Worrying about sleep for long period causes Anxiety
•	Lack of concentration
•	Lack of focus on an activity
•	Tiredness
•	Irritability
•	Upsetness
•	Dissatisfaction
•	Fatigue
•	Lack of enjoyment
•	Lack of productivity
•	Primary insomnia is treatable with good improvement.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: primary insomnia?

Accepted Answer

Insomnia: Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. You may still feel tired when you wake up. Insomnia can sap not only your energy level and mood but also your health, work performance and quality of life.
*http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/home/ovc-20256955

Question 4

do doctors see a lot of patients with primary insomnia?

Accepted Answer

Is the sun hot?: Do bakers use flour?  Do crayons color?  Do babies cry?  Do cows moo?  Do lawyers argue?  Do cops like coffee?  
Yes.

Question 5

what kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for primary insomnia?

Accepted Answer

Many: Insomnia is very prevalent and affects everyone some times. One should start with a comfortable room and bed, pleasant temperature, and stress reducers like a warm bath/shower, soft relaxing music or white noise. Avoid late day stimulants with caffeine or nicotine. Otc Benadryl (diphenhydramine) (diphenydramine) is helpful on occasion.  Prescription meds are available along with counseling from your family doctor.

Question 6

i have primary insomnia (which runs in my family).  sleep hygiene has not solved the problem and i don't use caffeine.  what should i try next?

Accepted Answer

Try something else: If you are willing to consider sleeping aids, there are tons of them. Plain Benadryl and like drugs (hydroxyzine or doxepin) may work for some. Then you could try ambien, lunesta, the new "non-addictive" rozerem, (ramelteon) benzodiazepines such as temazepam (restoril) and finally sedative benzo's such as lorazepam/xanax. However, you always want to weight addictiveness vs. Benefit. Herbals - valerian root.

Question 7

do all ppis have insomnia as a side effect? taking prilosec for gastritis; it caused insomnia even though taking lunesta (eszopiclone) for primary insomnia. thanks.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Just about any medication could theoretically affect your sleep however often the side effects listed for drugs come from things patients report during clinical trials which may or may not be from the drug. Personally i don't believe ppis cause insomnia and there may be something else at play with your sleep.

Question 8

i have primary insomnia (which runs in my family).  why is it worst at the time of the month leading up to my menstrual period?

Accepted Answer

Female hormones: Before we have our periods, our female hormones - estrogen and Progesterone - drop. Less estrogen can mean less energy. Less Progesterone can mean less sleep.

Question 9

can i take seroquel indefinitely for chronic primary insomnia? 12.5 mg has stopped working after 18 days. should i increase it? ambien (zolpidem) no longer works for me. neither does trazodone.

Accepted Answer

Chronic Insomnia: I understand your need to have good sleep.
Ambien loses effectiveness after about a month.
Trazadone is not specific medication for insomnia.
Seroquel can have serious side effects. 
Insomnia is a symptom of  stress in your life for which Therapy, Breathing and Music Relaxation, Yoga, Meditation are beneficial.
See Psychiatrist for Intensive Therapy, discuss anti-anxiety medications and follow.

Question 10

i don't have a primary care dr. what kind of dr would write an excuse for me to take less classes this term? insomnia but not seeking treatment

Accepted Answer

Excuse: Try your pcp first, to help u find the cause & assess your health status.

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