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After a 12hr night shift i can only sleep 2hrs in the day. i feel nauseous is takes me a couple of days 2 recover is this normal?

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Dr. Connie Anderson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Fatigue: This is a normal feeling without enough sleep. Can you not sleep longer if you take a Xanax (alprazolam) before retiring? Sleeping during the day is difficult for most people.

Answered 7/18/2014

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

That is probably: A normal response if you are only intermittently doing nights.

Answered 7/18/2014

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A member asked:

After a 12hr night shift i can only sleep 2hrs in the day. i feel nauseous is takes me a couple of days 2 recover is this normal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Connie Anderson answered

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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