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I'm 17 and insomnia runs in the family can anyone direct me to things that would help me sleep?

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Sleep Specialist: One possibility is a condition called restless leg syndrome. An overnight sleep test can determine this and/or other conditions that may be at play.

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Answered 1/31/2015

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