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Why can't i sleep i just feel restless but not sleepy in bed?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends: Are you napping? Do you have a problem sitting in a car for long periods with the feeling that your legs want to move by themselves? Possibly you just have a lot on your mind and just have a hard time turning it off to relax. If it continues you should talk to your doctor.

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Answered 8/13/2012

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