Ask The Sleep Experts

It seems like everybody I know suffers from insomnia. Now my teenage daughter has it. Is it really that common? How common is common when it comes to sleep disorders like these? Are there others? How do we treat them? (more…)

My husband have these episodes where he mumbles in his sleep coupled with arm twitches and I even remember waking up and seeing him swatting at something. I thought he was awake but when I asked him what the matter was, he didn’t respond. That’s when I knew he was still asleep. I was told it’s RBD and that it could get violent. Can you give me more info about this disorder? What should I do about it? (more…)

I’m just sleepy and just want to take naps throughout the day.  Someone told me that I might be suffering from Idiopathic Hypersomnia and there’s a new drug called Provigil that can help people like me.  Can you explain more on what’s going on with me and how this new drug can be a treatment option for hypersomnia and if Provigil have known side effects? (more…)

What’s going on with the research on narcolepsy? Found any cure yet? I am one of those people diagnosed with  the disease and I am hoping for a breakthrough really. What I am going through is stressful enough, and the waiting is killing me… literally. Please keep us updated.  (more…)

I understand narcolepsy has been written off as hereditary, but recently, I read something about narcolepsy being caused by factors other than genetics. Is narcolepsy hereditary or not? You see, I had an aunt who had narcolepsy and I can’t help but think I am also prone to developing these "sleep attacks". (more…)

Is there a cure for narcolepsy? I know this is the word you use for sleep attacks and that it is in the genes but are there any other narcolepsy facts that you can share to your readers? Thanks! (more…)

What is narcolepsy? What are the symptoms of narcolepsy? How do I know I have it? I need answers… (more…)

Are you familiar with Restless Legs Syndrome? Millions of Americans are afflicted with this disorder but this is often misdiagnosed despite its distinct features. Children, for example, who exhibit symptoms of restless legs syndrome are often diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or symptoms are sometimes mistaken for growing pains. (more…)