Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Sleep Apnea Caused By Working Third Shift Regularly
I ve been on 3rd shift for about 6 years now. My hours are 1030pm to 7am. I feel tired almost all the time. I switch my schedule around on the weekend to a day shift schedule so I can spend time with my family. My family thinks I have sleep apnea, but I think it s just the schedule I m on what do u think. I feEl fine when I m at work and when I get home from work but I m most tired when I get up from sleep, and I m good most of the day on the weekends but about being up for 11 or 12 hours I just feel like cap so tired. I don t have the energy like I used to
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
Hello,
As per my clinical experience, the issue is not that of sleep apnea, but rather work shift disturbances of sleep wake cycle. Guidelines for better recovery:
- Try to change the shift if possible, which is the only surest way to handle it nicely with 100% results
- Regular 8 hours uninterrupted sleep during day
- Balanced nutritious diet
- Plenty of liquids
- Avoid smoking, alcohol or any recreational drugs, cocaine consumption if applicable
- Avoid stress and anxiety
- Prescription of molecules such as Melatonin (3 mg) or else as per the choice of your consultant
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As per my clinical experience, the issue is not that of sleep apnea, but rather work shift disturbances of sleep wake cycle. Guidelines for better recovery:
- Try to change the shift if possible, which is the only surest way to handle it nicely with 100% results
- Regular 8 hours uninterrupted sleep during day
- Balanced nutritious diet
- Plenty of liquids
- Avoid smoking, alcohol or any recreational drugs, cocaine consumption if applicable
- Avoid stress and anxiety
- Prescription of molecules such as Melatonin (3 mg) or else as per the choice of your consultant
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....