I have been suffering from insomnia for decades now and I have tried almost all sleep medications to no avail. Recently, my doctor started me on Rozerem. I have been on it for a month but the best sleep I got so far is 4 hours. I am starting to get more depressed from lack of sleep that I resorted to taking Rozerem with Ambien. I am currently on therapy but it’s the sleep loss that’s bothering me. Are there any other med options out there? Read the rest of this entry »
How do I deal with insomnia that is unresponsive to medications?
April 2nd, 2007Is it okay to take Provigil for pain-related fatigue and somnolence?
March 29th, 2007My mom has a condition called fibromyalgia and she is always in extreme pain. It’s painful just by looking at her every time she gets those pain episodes. It is interfering with her sleep and we can tell because she tends to be really grouchy and sullen at the same time and we understand that. Is it okay to put her on Provigil? Pain keeping you up all night can turn you into someone else. Provigil can at least allow her to do her daytime routine as normally as possible instead of fighting sleep and fatigue. Would it be safe? Read the rest of this entry »
Provigil for depression and narcolepsy: Two birds in one stone?
March 26th, 2007
Is it safe to take Provigil for depression? I understand Provigil is a drug for narcolepsy but it is also popular as a mood enhancer so I am assuming it would be perfect for depression. Besides, I heard this isn’t addicting at all so it’s totally safe, isn’t it? Read the rest of this entry »
Have you heard of Respironics’ Profile Lite CPAP mask?
March 23rd, 2007I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and prescribed a CPAP for almost a year now. During the first few weeks I was really struggling trying to get used to sleeping with my CPAP mask on until I decided to just quit it. But the apnea and the snoring is really taking its toll on me. I heard a Profile Lite CPAP mask by the Respironics company will make it easier for me to stick to my therapy, but will it really? How? Read the rest of this entry »
What do I need to know about CPAP nasal pillows?
March 21st, 2007I heard about a new CPAP accessory called a CPAP nasal pillow. Would that be a good alternative to my CPAP mask? I’m having trouble trying to sleep because I am fully aware of the mask’s pressure on my face and when I do get that sleep, I get woken up finding my mask askew or totally off my face. I would love to switch to nasal pillows but I need to know more about this first. Read the rest of this entry »
What is a CPAP humidifier?
March 19th, 2007I have been on CPAP therapy for a month now and I feel like discontinuing the CPAP because it is causing me more trouble than when I wasn’t on therapy. I have had runny nose and nose dryness since I have been on the CPAP and once I even noticed tiny cracks around my nose. Honestly, I am reluctant to discontinue therapy because that would mean going back to sleepless nights and drowsiness. I was told a CPAP humidifier is just what I need but I need some additional information on this first. Read the rest of this entry »
Any tips on how to clean a CPAP machine and its accessories?
March 16th, 2007I’ve been prescribed a CPAP recently and I’m getting one soon at the insistence of my doctor. Since this is my first time to use one, I am wondering if you can give me tips on caring for it, specifically in cleaning the CPAP machine. I tried one at the sleep center and I noticed its got a lot of parts and the cleaning part of it really worries me. A little help on this would be greatly appreciated. Read the rest of this entry »
How can I get my CPAP from my medical equipment supplier covered by insurance?
March 15th, 2007How do I get myself a CPAP machine complete with my CPAP mask of choice and other accessories without having to shoulder the expenses? Equipments like these are quite expensive for me and I am wondering if it is covered by insurance. What do medical equipment suppliers of CPAP masks require to qualify for insurance coverage? Read the rest of this entry »
Common Sleep Disorders and Their Treatments
March 11th, 2007
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? Read the rest of this entry »
What is REM sleep behavior disorder?
February 21st, 2007My 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? Read the rest of this entry »