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Can any doc explain why can't i sleep fast and stay asleep? i lie awake for hours i need to sleep for my muscles to recover?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You need: to have a talk with your PCP (Primary Care Physician) about SLEEP HYGIENE....eg having a quiet time prior to bedtime..going to bed at the same time each night...relaxing music etc etc plus (just a thought) are you exercising near your sleep time...NOT a good idea! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 5/27/2017

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