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Is it normal to have insomnia when you're sick? should i go see my doctor because the past 2 days i've had trouble falling asleep.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not uncommon: Consider warm milk or chamomile tea to help drift to sleep. Take care.

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Answered 4/26/2015

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have insomnia when you're sick? should i go see my doctor because the past 2 days i've had trouble falling asleep.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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