Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Hello. i wake up after sleeping for 4 hours and find it difficult to fall asleep again. i also am having unpleasant dreams before i wake up in the morning. my blood tests are normal. what is wrong with me? what can be done to fix this? thanks?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Sleep disorder: You may have sleep apnea, causing you to awaken, but this could also represent nocturnal panic attacks. If you have daytime sleepiness, or need to take naps, this might suggest narcolepsy. Worthwhile to have your doctor assess. You may benefit by an overnight sleep study.
Answered 12/23/2020
17 views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Related Questions
A member asked:
Constant fatigue for 8-10 yrs, never wake feeling rested regardless of #hrs of sleep, alcohol, or caffeine; go to sleep fast, stay asleep, hard sleeper, dream a lot every night, normal sleep study '08?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
How do I know if I have low blood sugar during sleep? Sometimes I wake up sweating quiet a bit. I fall back asleep fine. I also get occasional nightmares or talk in my sleep?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have been having sleep issues lately, but why now when i fall asleep and I am dreaming/awake I cant move and wake up? Happens often now and itsscary
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Hello. I think Im suffering from Insomnia. I take melatonin everyday to fall asleep but I cant stay asleep I wake up 2/3 per night. I do suffer with anxiety+depression, my blood works are normal. Im just always tired. What other tests can be done?
I was having this horrible dream last night about my body and everytime I would wake up and fall back asleep I would continue the dream is that normal? This has never happened to me before and was just wondering why, how and does that happen?
I am battling to sleep at night. It has been about a month now where I have vivid dreams and very anxious sleep. I am only able to fall asleep in the morning hours and battle to function during the day. What can I take to help?
My 4.5 month old recently started "crying" in his sleep. He won't wake up, but he will whimper while asleep. Is this normal? Is he dreaming yet?
As soon as a fall asleep i start dreaming even if it's just a short 10 min nap. I dream constantly and never feel like I sleep or wake up rested. ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
