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Im a dialysis patient for 17 years. i havent slept in 4 days. i have been trying no sucess what should i do?

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Dr. James Lin answered

Here are some ...: You should bring to and discuss your concern of insomnia with your treating Doc so how to implement lifestyle and behavioral modification, possible use of melatonin and other sleep-inducing drugs, etc. to suit your clinical profile. There has been no magic means or pill around online to meet your specific need. Best wish ...

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 6/29/2014

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