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I sleep a lot but still wake up exhausted, what could be wrong with me?

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Dr. Aaron Milstone answered

Lots of ideas: Daytime sleepiness can be causes from many issues including sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, poor sleep habits, medication side effects and depression to name a few. You should consider seeing a sleep specialist.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Dr. A V answered

Sleep: If not already recommended, see a sleep specialist to help you. Obvious considerations are sleep apnea dn narcolepsy but other possibilities include poor sleep habits/hygiene, environmental noises, psychiatric disorders, rls/plms, fibromyalgia/pain syndromes, etc.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/9/2014

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A member asked:

I sleep a lot but still wake up exhausted, what could be wrong with me?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Aaron Milstone answered

Dr. A V answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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