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Suggest Treatment For Sleeplessness

Yes, I am having abdominal pain in the middle of my stomach, it is causing me pain all day but worst at night and I am having a hard time breathing. yes, I am morbidly obese, just started humalog a month ago and stomach issue stared then.. sleep been a problem for last 2 months.. I can eat ok, though i am more concerned about lack of sleep and pain.. i asked doctor for something to sleep and she said no, get a sleep study. i am having a colonoscopy and egd this week, but in the meantime i cant sleep and am in alot of discomfort.. anything i can do to get some sleep and relief? i have tried benadryl and melatonin, tylenol pm... thank you for any suggestions.
Tue, 1 Sep 2015
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We understand your concern.

Morbid obesity is known to cause insomnia[sleeplessness] due to obstructive sleep apnea. As suggested by your doctor it is better to get sleep study done.Because using sleep medications can lead to respiratory problem.

Mean while i suggest you to start practicing sleep hygiene.That is avoid day time sleep, wake up at fixed time,moderate exercise, cut down screen time that is tv,mobile and laptop use to be reduced particularly after 9pm.You can take warm water bath just before sleeping which can help you to sleep better.

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Suggest Treatment For Sleeplessness

We understand your concern. Morbid obesity is known to cause insomnia[sleeplessness] due to obstructive sleep apnea. As suggested by your doctor it is better to get sleep study done.Because using sleep medications can lead to respiratory problem. Mean while i suggest you to start practicing sleep hygiene.That is avoid day time sleep, wake up at fixed time,moderate exercise, cut down screen time that is tv,mobile and laptop use to be reduced particularly after 9pm.You can take warm water bath just before sleeping which can help you to sleep better. Hope the answer has helped you.