Sleep Disorders; Questions to Ask.

Publication: NWHRC Health Center - Sleep Disorders

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Review the following 'Questions To Ask' about sleep disorders so you're prepared to discuss this important issue with your health care professional.

1. Could my excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) or insomnia be caused by an underlying physical, emotional or psychological condition? How are EDS and insomnia treated?

2. Could my excessive daytime sleepiness or insomnia be caused by a medication I'm taking?

3. Could my fatigue be caused by an underlying physical, emotional or psychological condition? How can it be treated?

4. I don't sleep as well as I did when I was younger. Are sleep changes normal in older adults?

5. How much sleep do I really need, under normal conditions?

6. Should I take sleeping pills for my insomnia? What are their possible side effects? Am I at risk of becoming addicted...

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