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Hi, My father is 54 years old and is a patient with weak heart (only 45% capacity). He has a weird problem where his legs start shaking when he falls asleep. At times it is so much that he gets up at night and is not able to get back to sleep. This problem was there even before when he had this heart problem. He eats tobacco and had water filled i

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He seems to have sleep disorder called PLMS. If u can send video it will be helpful ...  Read More

I been having trouble falling asleep without having to hypnotize myself and do not know why. Timmy Slootmaker

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Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which a person finds it difficult to fall asleep or to stay asleep. Insomnia also includes poor sleep quality, restless sleep, waking up several times during sleep, and ...  Read More

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Not being able to fall asleep quickly past 2 nights. Going to bed at 11 pm and falling asleep around 2 230 am. Once asleep able to get 8 hrs of sleep. Please help me am worried.

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Basically thus is called shifting of sleep cycle, usually people tend to set the time to go to bed rather than time to get up which is the main reason. Brain memories sleep clock and sets the same tim ...  Read More

I'm not able to fall asleep when I shift my sleeping place from one to another and also I get very less sleep apart from this I'm doing all good no other concerns

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It takes few days to adjust new place nothing to worry, if problem persist consult online ...  Read More

Should I increase my Mirtazapine dose from 45 to 60 mg, to fall asleep quickly? I have already increased my dose from 30 to 45 mg.

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Not advisable. Thats a very high dose ...  Read More

I am sleeping all the time. Falling asleep in class, at work and driving. Extremely tried throwing up snd have a headache

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Please Consult nearby physician in person as detailed clinical examination, investigations are needed to have proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Dear sir Morning, I have difficulty falling asleep , because whenever I try to sleep I get jerks in my legs and other body parts and my blood pressure drops to 70-68 . What is the possible solution?

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Please consult a neurophysician ...  Read More

I have been facing issues in falling asleep from last 10 days..It feels very uneasy at night and even after exercise etc I have to face issues. one year back, I was under treatment of a Gastroenterologist for upset stomach and sleep problems which were controlled after medication now I don't have any issues with stomach but sleep isue us worse sin

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Hello.. Well i want to know in detail about the sleep issue as lack of sleep or insomnia may be the first symptom in depression..I would like to know your symptoms in detail then decide about it.Pleas ...  Read More

I couldn't sleep one day so I took daxid 25 but even after that i couldnt fall asleep so after staying up all night I slept for 2 hr during the day. The next day also I couldnt sleep even though I was sleepy. What should I do? Even sleep meditation is not helping. I get too many thoughts and that are not letting me sleep even if I stay in bed w clo

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First of all Daxid is not a tablet which will help you to sleep . When the person is too stressed or some changes in the routine of the person cause sleeplessness. If the problem to get sleep is happe ...  Read More

Difficult falling asleep. Have taken melatonin 10mg and 20 mg amitiplin and still can not fall asleep took them about 930pm

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HELLO, TAB ETIZOLA10 ONE AT NIGHT ABOUT 9.0 PM N TRY TO GO BED. OK ...  Read More

Hi my baby is 1 month old and on formula feed from past 2-3 days she not latching milk and falling asleep after feeding little bit of milk only she is active only is it any concern ?? Please need suggestions

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You need to give breastfeeding first and then follow it up with formula if required. Babies usually doze off while sucking , you can gently stimulate below the ear to wake them up for feeding. If baby ...  Read More

Hi whenever I try to fall asleep my body jerks and just when I'm about to fall asleep i feel I'm losing control of my body, my blood pressure also drops. Please tell a solution.

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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ...  Read More

Does yogurt help to fall asleep? Is eating yogurt at night good for sleep? Does yogurt help to fall asleep? Is eating yogurt at night good for sleep?

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There is no scientific evidence to show yogurt will promote sleep. ...  Read More

Hi, I am 24 years old. Every night, I have trouble sleeping. I cannot sleep before 3:30-4:00 am daily, and then the vicious cycle of sleeping late and waking up late continues. I am preparing myself for a job, and this poor sleep is affecting me so much. I have been staying awake till late every night for the last 7-8 years. When I was in college,

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Neurologist ...  Read More

It has been 7 straight days and I wasn't able to fall asleep so it's affecting my daily work routine,I can't do my workout with the same intensity that I used to and it's affecting my skin and everything. I had not faced this problem till now. Requesting assisting from doctors.

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Can't maintain a particular sleep cycle for more than a week Trouble falling sleep, but once asleep I'll sleep for 8-9hrs If I go to bed at 10pm, sometime I would be laying still on bed eyes closed for hrs only to fall asleep at 4am and then I would wake up at 1pm and ruin my sleep cycle Tried everything including taking proper sunlight durin

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You report having initial insomnia, there are medications to treat the same. Consult an astute psychiatrist either online or in person for remedy. Good luck ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, I am experiencing significant difficulties in falling asleep. It takes me at least 2 hours to finally drift off after I go to bed, and it's affecting my overall well-being. I have tried various methods such as reducing screen time before bed and attempting different breathing techniques, but unfortunately, nothing has worked for me s

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

I am unable to fall asleep once I wake up at midnight for urination or anything because my mind's keeps on thinking and so.e unrelated thoughts are coming into my mind Nasal congrestion from long time

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Xylomist nasal drop 2 drops three times day ...  Read More

I am falling asleep while reading or driving for long hours. Even if I sleep for 7 to 8hrs a night. What drug i can take on daily bases to prevent this from happening? Which does not have any physical or mental side effects.

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You need to be physically active by doing some exercises in the morning. Do Pranayama few times a day. With few lifestyle modifications, you should get better. ...  Read More

I have been feeling good the entire day it is only while falling asleep I start feeling dizzy and instantly feel better if I wake up bp has been normal I have been monitoring. no past illnesses. Just dizziness. What could it be? What can I do?

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guess it's natural ...  Read More

Every night it takes me atleast 2 hrs to fall asleep, even if I am tired the entire day and don't even take naps. What might be the reason! It is very frustrating

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U might be stressed.. ...  Read More

I am waking up immediately after fall asleep with some arm or leg moments. Sometimes rush to head feeling. This repeats 5 to 6 times before fully going to sleep. And again starts early morning 4 am. I was taking vernil tablet for 15 days for my dizziness and stopped it. Does this medicine cause this?

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Medicine may not be the cause if the issue. Please consult online or personally with a neurologist for better understanding of the issue. ...  Read More

Falling asleep is very difficult for me. Whenever i go for sleep it take more 1 hour. To fall asleep . Also in morning it is difficult for me to wake-up. I take 8 to 9 hour sleep. I want improve my sleepil quality and also I want to get rid of falling asleep problem

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Consult a clinical psychologist for help. Do not rely on tips. ...  Read More

I always face trouble falling asleep. I feel my mind is keep on working whenever I try to sleep and unnecessary thought are there always. Either it's night or day time I can't sleep for an hour. I just sleep for few minutes or max half an hour and I feel fresh after that. But this cause me dark circles, Headache and constant sleepiness, tiredne

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Consult neurologist ...  Read More

I was recommended melatonin supplement by a doctor for my insomnia, the tablet works to make me feel sleepy but still i am having difficulty falling into proper sleep, every night its getting more difficult since i feel tired and sleepy but not able to fall asleep at all. What should I do ? 🥺

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Try tab lexa instead for 20 days. ...  Read More

Hi, I am a working professional. Due to long working hours my sleep pattern is completely disturbed .And for last 7 or 8 months I am unable to have a sound sleep .I hardly sleep for 3 hours and wake up around 3 in the night. After that I am unable to sleep . Even on holidays I am unable to sleep . I have tried to do some.physical activities like jo

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There are multiple causes Sleep initiation difficulty? Unwanted awakenings? Addictions Needs detailed assessment ...  Read More

Help!Due to covid I am unable to see doctor physically. 2016 I was diagnosed with JME.I have been on levipil since 2016. I didn't have any episodes since then.i was doing perfectly fine.BUT 2019 July Last year I changed doctor and he asked me to take oleptal and reduce levipill and this year 2020 January he asked me to stop levipil and only take ol

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Hi there. You have given a good description but still some more details are required for proper management of your problems. A review of your previous prescriptions will be helpful ...  Read More

Leg pain while laying and sitting only , below bone in muscles ,in both legs under bone in muscular part

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may be weakness take proper booster in ayurveda ...  Read More

In the past few years I've stopped any sort of workout. Before that I played football professionally but never got seriously injured. I've started facing this problem from a long time where my legs fell asleep if I cross my legs or put pressure on them whilst crossing them for sometime. I'm curious to know what could be the reason apart from the ba

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Please get your vitamin levels checked. ...  Read More

Falling backwards while sitting...once in a day (when no one is around ).Is it safe for 8 months old kid ? does walker is safe for him?

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It is not safe for you to leave the infant alone any time at this age. Neither is walker advised at this age... ...  Read More

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