A 45-year-old member asked:

Is there a reason why i am rather tired and sleepy lately?

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Neurology 20 years experience

Sleepiness: Difficult to say without more background on the problem. Sleepiness can be from insufficient sleep, restless legs and leg kicking at night, medication side effects, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, circadian rhythm disorders, thyroid disorders, depression and more. Seeing your doctor is a good start.

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