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What are the early symptoms of fatal insomnia. i'm having trouble getting to and maintaining sleep and don't see how anything else could cause this.
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If it even exists: ..It is extraordinarily rare. It has afflicted a specific Italian gene line and the age of onset is in the 50s. There have only been between 50-100 people EVER thought to have had this "disease". Forget it. You want to sleep? Start by turning off your electronics two hours before bedtime, cut out caffeine, improve your nutrition and get some vigorous exercise. If still troubled, see your Doc.
Answered 8/21/2014
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