A 42-year-old member asked:
What can i do to get rid of sleepiness all the time?
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
Find out why: You may well have a sleep disorder, and need to check for sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, plms, even narcolepsy. Perhaps anemia or hypothyroidism is answer. See your doctor, consider overnite sleep study if basic tests non-confirmatory.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Is there a way to get rid of sleepiness?
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Dr. Edward Smithanswered
Neurology 56 years experience
Investigate: First find out why you are sleepy? Is it due to daytime overactivity, disease or drugs? Is it due sleep related problems such as restless legs, sleep apnea, excessive night-time stimulation, worry, pain conditions, dietary issues, bad mattress, noisy neighbors, pets in bed, etc. Then correct the problem. Know, then go (for a correction).
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