Brief periods of insomnia are common, but a smaller group of people are chronically affected and may benefit from a formal sleep consultation. Restless Legs Syndrome can be a source of insomnia and is due to leg discomfort usually described as aching or a a crawling sensation, which makes the sufferer feel they must continually move their legs. Narcolepsy is a less common than sleep apnea. The main symptoms are excessive and uncontrollable sleepiness, weakness during the day and vivid dreams during daytime naps. Proper diagnosis and treatment are essential with this disorder.
Insomnia can be a difficult sleep disorders to treat.
Options for treatment include light therapy, behavior modification, and medication. Narcolepsy is a complicated neurological sleep disorder, which needs verification from a sleep test, and can be treated with medications and behavior modification. Send mail to kimberly.