https://www.medhelp.org/user_posts/list/707647 Medical communities and forums staffed by doctors from leading medical centers. Over 325 forums and communities providing medical information and medical help. en Since the pain is causing the insomnia, your doctor will need to diagnose and treat the pain. Dr. Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:05:41 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/very-important/show/1029840#post_4783792 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/very-important/show/1029840#post_4783792 You should begin behavioral techniques for improving your sleep as described in my blogs and on my we Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:31:55 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Unable-to-stay-asleep/show/1025984#post_4771011 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Unable-to-stay-asleep/show/1025984#post_4771011 Trazodone or Rozerem but, in the end, none of them are a solution to insomnia because they don;t work Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:21:43 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Alternatives-to-benzodiazepines-and-ambien/show/1025781#post_4767905 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Alternatives-to-benzodiazepines-and-ambien/show/1025781#post_4767905 You have insomnia, not fatal familiar insomnia. You need to review the behavioral techniques outlined Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:02:54 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Could-i-get-a-sporadic-fatal-insomnia-with-only-19/show/1021817#post_4751333 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Could-i-get-a-sporadic-fatal-insomnia-with-only-19/show/1021817#post_4751333 Your doctor prescribed Ambien because he/she thinks it will improve your sleep. Dr. Jacobs Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:30:52 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Help-I-cant-stay-asleep/show/1006355#post_4749912 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Help-I-cant-stay-asleep/show/1006355#post_4749912 They usually meet with the patient 3-4 weeks after the study to review the results and suggest treatm Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:29:13 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/fasiculations-insomnia-for-last-4-months/show/1017959#post_4749907 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/fasiculations-insomnia-for-last-4-months/show/1017959#post_4749907 If you are this impaired from sleep problems, and your complaints are this complex, you need to be un Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:32:17 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/fasiculations-insomnia-for-last-4-months/show/1017959#post_4736992 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/fasiculations-insomnia-for-last-4-months/show/1017959#post_4736992 If you are having trouble sleeping, it is called insomnia. Dr. Jacobs Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:24:23 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/cant-sleep-well-for-a-month/show/1016851#post_4733937 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/cant-sleep-well-for-a-month/show/1016851#post_4733937 Since headaches are the primary problem, you will need to have your doctor evaluate and treat your he Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:24:04 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Scared/show/1015626#post_4728239 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Scared/show/1015626#post_4728239 I am not a physician s0 I cannot comment on nodules or provide medical feedback. I can tell you that Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:28:07 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Insomnia-possible-link-to-thyroid-or-adrenal-issues/show/1006523#post_4690758 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Insomnia-possible-link-to-thyroid-or-adrenal-issues/show/1006523#post_4690758 Excessive daytime sleepiness is due to untreated apnea. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy may provide bene Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:02:40 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Help-I-cant-stay-asleep/show/1006355#post_4688238 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Help-I-cant-stay-asleep/show/1006355#post_4688238 It sounds like you have insomnia and a delayed body temperature rhythm that does not allow you to fal Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:13:07 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/do-i-have-insomnia/show/1005378#post_4684485 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/do-i-have-insomnia/show/1005378#post_4684485 Questions regarding tumors and cortisol levels are not insomnia questions and must be answered by you Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:22:47 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Possible-connection-to-sleeping-problems/show/1003485#post_4676908 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Possible-connection-to-sleeping-problems/show/1003485#post_4676908 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is now the first line treatment for insomnia. You can learn more about i Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:17:55 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Incurable-insomia/show/998138#post_4656706 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Incurable-insomia/show/998138#post_4656706 In that case, this is more likely to be associated with restless legs. Many primary care doctors will Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:05:54 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Unable-to-fall-asleep-anymore-what-do-I-do/show/993775#post_4638712 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Unable-to-fall-asleep-anymore-what-do-I-do/show/993775#post_4638712 If the pain in the legs is what is disrupting your sleep, the pain must be addressed by your doctor. Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:43:11 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Unable-to-fall-asleep-anymore-what-do-I-do/show/993775#post_4638207 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Unable-to-fall-asleep-anymore-what-do-I-do/show/993775#post_4638207 He may have hypersomnia or even narcolepsy. There is hope but he needs to be evaluated at a sleep cen Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:01:11 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Unable-to-wake-up/show/991538#post_4628349 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/Unable-to-wake-up/show/991538#post_4628349 Hi- the purpose of this forum is to provide helpful information, not a diagnosis, when possible based Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:44:27 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/5-Conditions-at-once/show/987409#post_4621907 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/5-Conditions-at-once/show/987409#post_4621907 No, only a doctor who knows your history and has evaluated you can tell you this. Dr. Jacobs Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:27:59 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/5-Conditions-at-once/show/987409#post_4615041 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/5-Conditions-at-once/show/987409#post_4615041 Because your case is so complicated, only a sleep physician who knows your history can answer your qu Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:24:00 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/5-Conditions-at-once/show/987409#post_4611490 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Insomnia-Adult/5-Conditions-at-once/show/987409#post_4611490