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Insomnia

Insomnia is a sleep disorder which someone is not able to fall or stay asleep as long as they need. It can lead to unnecessary stress and irritable moods during the day.

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What causes sleep insomnia?

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Insomnia is generally caused by- 1.phsycological causes-deppression,anxiety,stress...etc. 2.physical causes-decreased melatonin, medical conditions, pain, genetics, other sleep disorders It is also caused by an irregular lifestyle and sleeping habits

What kind of vitamins that helps cure insomnia?

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Vitaman B-3 helps you go to sleep a LOT. It calms you down, and you start to fall asleep. Works on everybody.

B-3 helps you sleep real good

When was the first case of insomnia?

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If you have ever experienced trouble falling asleep or staying asleep you have had insomnia. The earliest modern humans hundreds of thousands of years ago experienced trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, that was how insomnia was discovered (long before any civilizations or written records existed).

What are some ideas to help insomnia?

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Insomnia can be a debilitating condition robbing people of their sleep and health. There are drugs which can be taken to bring on sleep. However, many people first try relaxation methods from counting sheep to drinking a glass of warm milk before bed.

Do vitamin c supplements give insomnia?

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My answer to that would be...maybe.

William Sears, MD, says, " Vitamin C improves the absorption of calcium. This is why calcium-fortified orange juice makes sense." So in this way Vitamin C may actually help you sleep.

But if you take Vitamin C in the evening it could cause insomnia, especially if you are fasting, and maybe even when you don't eat a snack after dinner. Because hunger is one trigger for the flight-or-fight, neurotransmitter hormone adrenaline. And one of the many ways the body needs Vitamin C is to make adrenaline.

Adrenaline raises heart, blood pressure and breathing rates. It signals the heart to pump extra blood to the muscles, readying them for action.

Definitely not conductive to restful sleep!

It is useful to keep in mind, too, that a Vitamin C deficiency can cause insomnia. Without this vitamin the body can't convert the essential amino acid, tryptophan, to the neurotransmitter serotonin. And serotonin is major in regulating the sleep/wake cycle.

Getting enough sleep is important. Extensive research shows that insomnia adds to depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and other ills. There is more than a grain of truth in the saying, "We all need our beauty sleep."

Side note: It is rumored that the acidic form of Vitamin C can deplete the body of calcium causing sleeplessness. This rumor originates on a chiropractic site, perhaps to bring traffic. Either way, this claim and other dubious assertions in the article are not documented by even a single cite.

What is a homeopathic remedy for insomnia?

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Many people do not want to take prescription medications and so they turn to homeopathic remedies. The reason these types of cures and medicines are more preferred is because natural healthcare alternatives often do not have any side effects to them. This ensures that you will be able to be comfortable while also taking care of the disorder or disease that you are currently struggling with. Choosing the right plan is key in overcoming illness.

What advice can you give to someone who suffers from insomnia?

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Does amoxicillin cause insomnia?

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I'm on 875 mg at the moment, and have researched the same thing. From personal experience, as well as from what various medical web pages are saying, yes, as you start taking higher dosages, it is possible for it to cause insomnia, as well as some digestive problems

What is the prevalence of insomnia in the US?

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Approximately 30% to 40% of adults in the United States report symptoms of insomnia at some point in a given year. Short-term insomnia has an estimated prevalence of 9.5% in the United States, but about 1 in 5 cases of short-term insomnia transitions to chronic insomnia, which can persist for years.

Is insomnia normal after gallbladder removed?

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It sure did for me :( (and having looked around - I see hundreds of people have said the same thing.

Medically - it shouldn't. My surgeon said it was impossible for it to cause insomnia - but I had mine out 4 months ago, and haven't had a good night's sleep (unmedicated) since.

Will cortisone give you insomnia?

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I received a shot of cortizone yesterday in my wrist. I was up all night!

What type of doctor treats insomnia?

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There are a variety of doctors that treat apnea. The main doctor that treats obstructive sleep apnea is a pulmonologist.

How much Valium to help insomnia?

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It all depends. If you have never taken it and you are not overweight, I'd say no more than 1/2 of a 5 mg. Just start out with a low dosage. If that doesn't work, you can always increase it. But you can't decrease it if you overdose and die.

Can I take 8 benadryl for insomnia?

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No, do not take 8 Benadryl at a time to help you sleep. You should not take 4 Benadryl either. If you are having trouble sleeping, you need to speak to your doctor.

Does valerian works for insomnia?

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There is a lot of support for the use of valerian in the treatment of insomnia. Not all people react to herbal remedies in the same manner, and if you do start using herbs, remember, it will take a while for the herbs to get into your system and start to have an effect on your body.

What is the main cause of insomnia?

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The main causes of insomnia would be
Stress

Stress can have many sources, like the death or illness of someone you love, divorce, problems at work or school, losing your job, concerns about your health or family, economic problems, unsatisfactory sex life


Anxiety

All kinds of everyday anxieties and even more serious anxiety disorders can keep you from sleeping


Depression

Depression can work two ways, or you sleep too much or you have a hard time catching some serious sleep. Waking up too early and not being able to go back to sleep is a schoolbook symptom of depression


Some other possible causes of insomnia


Medications

All kinds of prescription drugs can hold you back from a good night's sleep


Caffeine, alcohol and nicotine

Drinks like coffee, tea, cola, other caffeinated drinks and alcohol can cause insomnia


Hormonal changes

Women suffer from this when they have a hormonal shift just before menstruation and during menopause. In pregnant women this hormonal shift is one of the insomnia causes


Medical conditions

Frequent urinating, chronic pain or breathing difficulties can also lead to insomnia



Shift changes

Working shifts and especially rotating early and late shifts can seriously disrupt your circadian rhythm or internal clock, which could lead to sleeping difficulties


Change in environment

(Long distance) travel does the same thing in the form of a jet lag or simply the change in environment keeps you from catching sleep


Poor sleep hygiene

"Sleep hygiene" is a group of habits that can normally help you to have a good night's rest. Poor sleep hygiene on the other hand prevents this. This includes too much stimulating activities before you go to bed, or too much distractions. Also only use your bed what it is made for: sleep or sex



"Learned" insomnia

When you try too hard to fall asleep and start concentrating and worrying a bit too much about not being able to sleep you might just achieve exactly that…not falling asleep. Sort of a self fulfilling prophecy


Late night food

A light snack before you go to bed is perfectly OK, but eating too much may make you feel physically uncomfortable when you lie down in bed



Age

When you're older than 60 the changing sleep patterns over the years may cause the increase of insomnia. Almost 50% of all older people suffer from insomnia


High altitude

Some people suffer from insomnia because of the high altitude like in mountains


Withdrawal

People who are in a withdrawal process from alcohol, drugs, sedatives or other stimulants can also experience insomnia


Obstructive sleep apnea

People with obstructive sleep apnea can keep themselves or their bed partner from a decent night's rest

What is a sentence with the word insomnia?

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He can't sleep for days now, he has insomnia.
Insomnia is sometimes the reflection of the person's troubled life.

Does Coffea Cruda 30 work for insomnia?

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Upon reading many reviews online, Coofea Cruda 30 does appear to work for insomnia. Many reviews online said it worked, other users said they were not impressed. Before trying any medication, you should make sure that you speak to your doctor.

How can a person get better from insomnia?

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According to Maxmen & Ward (1995) in "Essential Psychopathology and Its Treatement," 1. Keep an unrealistic goal of the number of hours of sleep you should have. If you really only need six or seven hours, make eight or nine the goal. If you are age 65 or over and once needed eight hours but now need only seven hours, ignore than and shoot for eight hours.

2. Catastrophize about not meeting this goal, especially in the middle of the night. For example, think, "I will never be able to function tomorrow unless I get more sleep. I probably will (fail, flunk, get fired-nonsleeper's choice) if I don't sleep enough."

3. Remembers, hours of insomnia expand proportionally to the number of hours spent in bed. If you need seven hours of sleep in every 24 hours and nine hours in bed, you can guarantee at least two hours of insomnia. Taking a one-hour nap during the day can help increase this to three hours of insomnia. Because you know have had three hours of insomnia, spend ten hours in bed the next night trying to get enough sleep.

4. Spend all of the desperate hours fighting to get to sleep in bed. In Pavlovian fashion, this will make the bed a stimulus for profound upset.

5. Make the bed a center for many other daily activities - reading, writing, TV, etc. The bed then becomes a cue for many more things than sleep.

6. Talk to your doctor about medicines that may help.

What is the definition of Insomnia?

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Insomnia is a common sleeping issue that can cause you to have trouble sleeping. You may find difficulties in falling asleep, staying asleep, wake up during the night or wake up too early the next morning.

These sleep disorders may come and go, or they may be ongoing.

A sleep disorder for the short term is often linked to short-term stress which can last for days to weeks. It often gets better in less than a month.

Latin word for insomnia?

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'Insomnia' is the Latin! It's from the root '-somnia', meaning sleep/dreaming, and the prefix 'in-', which inverts it.

What dose of seroquel is used for insomnia?

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At so low doses, seroquel acts like a anti-histaminic drug. 25 mg of quetiapine (seroquel) blocks at 98% histamine receptor. It cause a strong sedation. Is almost prescribed for resistant insomnia, when zolpidem (ambien), zopiclone (lunesta), zaleplon (sonata) is not working. Or when insomnia is chronic, to avoid tolerance and addiction.

How is insomnia diagnosed?

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== == * Lightly sleeping throughout the night * Waking up earlier than you want to * Trouble falling asleep at night * Exhausted during the day * Depression and anxiety * Slower metabolism Insomnia is almost always the result of some other problem and is not an 'illness' in its own right. Discovering its cause is the most important step in relieving it. Your doctor will ask questions such as: * How would you describe your sleep problem (for example, do you have trouble falling asleep, or is the problem waking up too early)? * How long have you been experiencing the problem? * Does it occur every night? * Does it affect your daytime functioning? * Do you snore? * Do you have any medical conditions? * Are you taking any medication? Most of the time, a physician can make a diagnosis of insomnia from the information provided by the person. But if unexplained insomnia persists, or if there is evidence that the sleep disorder is caused by a breathing problem, a doctor may suggest a sleep study at a sleep lab to identify the root of the problem. Getting Help At A Sleep Lab There are many excellent sleep labs throughout the U.S. that are designed to diagnose sleep disorders through a sleep study. Most require spending one or more nights in the lab. The American Sleep Disorders Association has a list of the accredited sleep labs in the United States. Most sleep labs require a referral from your doctor. However, you may want to call and find out if you can have an evaluation done independently. Once you have made an appointment, you will receive complete instructions as to what tests will be done and what is required of you. How is a sleep study done? A sleep study is conducted overnight. The individual arrives in the early evening and plans to spend the night in a bed in the sleep lab. Although a sleep study may look high-tech, it is pain-free and individuals are usually quite comfortable. Electrodes will be attached with soft tape to various parts of the body, including the head, chest and legs. A belt may be placed around the abdomen and chest. These devices are linked to computerized equipment that record the body's sleep patterns through the night. Recordings are made of brain wave activity, respiration (breathing), heart rhythm, eye movements, chest movements, arm and leg movements, and pulse oximetry, which measures the level of oxygen in the blood. In the morning, there is a wealth of data that can be analyzed. Will my insurance pay for a sleep study? Most authorized sleep studies are considered medical procedures and are covered by most insurance companies, including Medicare. Check with your insurance provider to determine if your policy covers a sleep study.

How do you describe short-term or transient insomnia?

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Transient insomnia is often caused by a temporary situation in a person's life, (an argument with a loved one, a brief medical illness, or jet lag). When the situation is resolved the insomnia goes away.