A member asked:

I have been having trouble sleeping and now i've been having headaches and sharp pains throughout my body. how can i fix this and why can't i sleep?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

HA Insomnia Pain: Look up "sleep hygiene". Lack of proper sleep can commonly cause headaches but not sharp pains throughout the body. Your doctor will be able to sort these out for you.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Fibromyalgia: Teenage female with widespread body pain, headache ; sleeplessness fulfills some #fibromyalgia criteria. Absent fevers (would require more urgent evaluation) endocrine disorders are possible. Common musculoskeletal problems have similar symptom pattern. Study both joint hypermobility syndrome ; fibromyalgia. Depression is natural concomitant of sleeplessness; often secondary to chronic pain.

Answered 12/25/2013

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Insomnia: You have to first rule out causes of insomnia, 30 to 40 % of patients can have sleep apnea, psychiatric diagnosis you have to rule out medical problems read about sleep hygiene, google it. Meds like Ambien (zolpidem) may help cbti will help.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You will need to be: Evaluated to obtain accurate answers to your questions. Start with your personal physician. You might require referral to a sleep specialist &/or a neurologist. Ensure that you used good sleep hygiene. 1. Keep a regular bedtime & wakening time (to include weekends). Get up the same time each day, regardless of what time you fell asleep. 2. Make a regular, relaxing bedtime routine. Relaxing >>>.

Answered 9/11/2013

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