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I have been suffering from insomnia the past 2 months. sleep study results were normal. does that rule out serious brain diseases e.g. a prion disease?
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No: It will rule different type of sleep apnea. Insomnia usually is psychological and usually responds to good sleep hygiene and physical exhaustion. Why are you concerned about an uncommon neurological Disease?
Answered 10/11/2015
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