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Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D.  
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Interests: Sleep medicine, Behavioral Medicine
UMass Memorial Medical Center
Sleep Disorders Center
85 Prescott Street
Worcester - MA
waking up but cant move my body, eyes open, body will not move
Aug 26, 2009 08:47PM in the Insomnia - Adult Expert Forum
You do not have insomnia and this is an insomnia forum. Therefore, you need to be evaluated at a sleep center. Dr. Jacobs
Alpha Wave Intrusion
Aug 26, 2009 08:46PM in the Insomnia - Adult Expert Forum
You can try CBT for insomnia per my posts and website. cbtforinsomnia.com
Frequent waking, pulse rises, sweating
Aug 23, 2009 06:19AM in the Insomnia - Adult Expert Forum
Your symptoms sound physiologically based or anxiety based since you describe physiological symptoms that are distinct form insomnia. Since your doctors find nothing wrong, follow through on the suggestion of evaluation for anxiety. Dr. Jacobs
Medication jusyt wont help
Aug 21, 2009 12:22PM in the Insomnia - Adult Expert Forum
Because you are taking large doses of prescription medication that can be dangerous, you need to be evaluated by your doctor right away. Dr. Jacobs
Hypnic jerks-help!
Aug 21, 2009 12:21PM in the Insomnia - Adult Expert Forum
This is an insomnia forum and hypnic jerks are seperate from insomnia. They could be periodic limb movements and need to be evaluated by a sleep physician at a sleep center. Dr. Jacobs
very important
Aug 19, 2009 05:05AM in the Insomnia - Adult Expert Forum
Since the pain is causing the insomnia, your doctor will need to diagnose and treat the pain. Dr. Jacobs