Question 1

could insomnia be caused by doing yoga before going to bed?

Accepted Answer

Sleep Help: You should not be exercising for at least an hour prior to sleep so that your heart rate is not too ramped up.

Question 2

need help dealing with my insomnia. only thing that ever works for me has been ambien (zolpidem). it's harder get it from my very natural yoga loving dr. ?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty falling: Asleep is often associated w/anxiety while waking up early and not returning to sleep is associated w/depression.  Periodic waking is associated w/overall light sleep.  Please see you doc who may order a sleep study.  A psychologist can help w/stress management. Peace and good health.  Try not to nap in daytime or limit it to a cat nap of 15 minutes.

Question 3

how should i fight the sleeplessness that i have?

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Simple things first: Results depend on the reasons for sleeplessness.  You can start by cutting down on caffeine, especially after noon; regular time for bed nightly; quiet, cool bedroom without tv, computer, etc; wind down before bedtime -- maybe warm bath, soft music, gentle meditations. Very importantly, consider any stresses you're under -- and whether talking with a therapist might help. Make that appointment.

Question 4

could geritol cause sleeplessness?

Accepted Answer

Geritol: It contains iron, which improves tiredness when there is iron-deficiency anemia.

Question 5

what do i do when i feel headaches and sleeplessness?

Accepted Answer

Headaches: take some medicine to get rid of the headache and see if that helps you sleep

Question 6

i am using lexamil 10mg, can this cause sleeplessness?

Accepted Answer

SSRI: Yes. Try taking it in the morning. When all else fails, one could change to a sedating drug that will assist sleep. Or another drug can be added such as Trazodone.

Question 7

which specialist treats people suffering from sleeplessness?

Accepted Answer

Sleep medicine: Sleep medicine specialists can help with this.  Although you might talk with your primary care physician first, since they are also generally skilled at dealing with sleep problems such as insomnia.

Question 8

does sleeplessness ware off , i started latuda (lurasidone) 2days ago?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Side effects of medications or the symptoms you were given the medication for (you didn't say which this was) can go away soon after starting a medication.

Question 9

what kind of drugs am i to take when i feel headaches and sleeplessness?

Accepted Answer

OTC: Acceptable over-the-counter medications would be ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain and benedryl or melatonin for sleep.

Question 10

how can i cope with a whole night of sleeplessness and stay awake at work?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine, exercise: I'm sorry you weren't able to sleep.  If you absolutely need to be at work the next day, caffeine can help as a short term boost.  Also, try to be active during the day: get up, stretch, walk around.  Get sunlight.  If you can nap even just a little - like 15-20 min, that can help.  Most of all, stay safe on the road when you drive!

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Could insomnia be caused by doing yoga before going to bed?

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Need help dealing with my insomnia. only thing that ever works for me has been ambien (zolpidem). it's harder get it from my very natural yoga loving dr. ?

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How should i fight the sleeplessness that i have?

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Could geritol cause sleeplessness?

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What do i do when i feel headaches and sleeplessness?

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I am using lexamil 10mg, can this cause sleeplessness?

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Which specialist treats people suffering from sleeplessness?

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Does sleeplessness ware off , i started latuda (lurasidone) 2days ago?

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What kind of drugs am i to take when i feel headaches and sleeplessness?

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How can i cope with a whole night of sleeplessness and stay awake at work?

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