Posts Tagged ‘disorders’

What is the Psychological reason why people with depression suffer from sleep disorders?

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009


the amt of the neurotransmitter SEROTONIN in the brain effects ( may cause) depression; it is also involved in regulating sleep.

Can anyone direct me to a center around Orlando where they diagnose and treat sleep disorders?

Sunday, September 13th, 2009


Absolutely, here are a couple:

Central Florida Sleep Centers
1121 N Central Ave
Kissimmee, FL 34741-4405
(407) 483-7667

Comprehensive Sleep Disorder Center
851 Douglas Ave
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714-2055
(407) 834-1023

Good luck!

Treatment of Sleep Apnea with Oral Appliances

Friday, September 11th, 2009

Stephen D Smith, DMD and Staff are featured in the NBC News Special program Latest Advances in Medicine. Dr. Smiths presentation topic is Treatment of Sleep Apnea with Oral Appliances

For more on Sleep Apnea Treatments and Stephen D Smith, DMD Visit http://www.sdsmithdmd.com

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Any good sites where i can research the topic of sleep or sleep disorders?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

For my research for school.

www.webmd.com

How many in here have sleep disorders?

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Tell me about it? Thanks—oh, just wondering if it’s like mine.

I know this is going to sound like a commercial but it is the truth.

My husband had the worst trouble sleeping- he had sleep apnea, would snore terribly and would sleep for 8 hours and wake up feeling like he had not slept at all. He was about to start using the machine for sleep apnea but we investigated getting a new bed first. We bit the bullet and went with a Tempur-pedic bed- we have only had it a week but I am not kidding when I tell you the difference is drastic and immediate . I have not heard him snoring at all, I have not noticed him stop breathing in the night or chomping or grinding his teeth anymore and he is sleeping 6 hours and waking up feeling refreshed and energized.

Yes the bed was pretty spendy but it is well worth the investment when you can get a productive, healing nights sleep.

Do you know anything about children sleep disorders?

Friday, September 4th, 2009

I have a 3 year old little boy and while he is sleeping, he will yell out, "No" and similar angry statements. I have searched the net about it, but all they say is not to wake him up. But sometimes he gets physical so then I do wake him up so he can realize that no one is out to get him hoping to get him to calm down but sometimes he won’t wake up.

they are called night terrors. and 99% of the time they do not remember them the next morning. sometimes when their little brain is sleeping it has so much to process that these things happen. my son has had them for several years. things that work for us: the last hour before bed is very calm… no tv, no bright overhead lights, just a lamp, just read stories, try to be quiet and gentle, cuddle, etc, the hour before that is for snacks and baths… he will probably out grow them. as long as he does not hurt himself or others do not worry about it. if he is getting physical and endangering himself consult your pediatrician. either way, research night terrors. Good luck. email me if you wanna talk!

Sleep Apnea

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Sleep apnea is a condition that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during their sleep. The most effective way to treat this condition is with continuous positive airway pressure, also known as CPAP.

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Does anyone know how long it takes for gabapentin to start to work for sleep disorders?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

I’ve been taking ambien for years and now it’s not working so my doctor has switched me to gabapentin. I’ve taken it for 3 nights and I still am not sleeping, but I’m really foggy in the morning. If anyone can tell me how long it took for them, that would be sweet.

Hmm, never heard gabapentin being used for sleeping. If it does not work after a few nights call your doctors office and see about getting it changed or making a new office visit.

Narcolepsy in dogs

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Psychology video of researcher working with narcoleptic dogs

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How can I measure if I have sleep disorders?

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

For example running an overnight camera would require leaving the night light on which would bother my sleeping itself.

Letting the camera collect more light per picture would leave too seldom pictures to read movement.

It would probably be less complicated to record sounds for snoring.

Please give me all your ideas if you think of any.

Go to the doctors and request for something that monoters your brain while you sleep. I had one done, they found abnormalities but said it was nothing to worry about. I would recomend it because it’s free and you get the advise of a professional.