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My job stress is keeping me up at night. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 51 years old, my job stress is keeping me up at night, and I am looking for some snooze relief. I have heard about insomnia, and it is ringing a bell. Any advice on beating this sleep snatch? What symptoms should I watch out for? I am just trying to catch some sleep without the st... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. When you have difficulty sleeping, easy fatigue, irritability, lack of concentration, or gastric troubles, then it is an alarm for your mental health. You have to manage your work-life balance; it will help you. You should try to follow... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female, diagnosed with borderline personality, depression, and anxiety., I also have insomnia. I am currently taking Venlafaxine 375 mg, Depakine 1000 mg, and Quetiapine (extended-release) 150 mg/day. The last time I went to the doctor, I was suggested to change Quet... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem and situation but you have not mentioned the dosage and duration of Aripiprazole and Levomepromazine. You must gradually taper off your tablet Quetiapine. Quetiapine is potent and if you stop suddenly, you will surely have withdrawal-lik... Read Full »
Why do I feel tired, have insomnia, and weight gain after getting thyroid glands removed?
Query: Hello doctor, I had both my thyroid glands removed eight years ago, and a small amount was left (in the size of half of my small nail). Since then, I am getting my blood test done every year, which comes back normal. I do not understand this as everybody needs two thyroid glands to work properly, an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not the size of the thyroid gland, but it is the function that matters. In most of the thyroid gland removal, the left over gland will start hyper functioning and hence will take over the body function. So, if your blood work is normal means that a small part... Read Full »
I am a 30-year-old suffering from insomnia. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am in my early 30s and I suffer from insomnia issues. I am able to sleep only after 2:OO AM early morning every day, and this is affecting my daily routine. What can be done to get proper sleep and make my routine work in a effective way. Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your situation. You may be suffering from insomnia. There is non-pharmacological management for it, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it.Exercise daily for 30 to 45 minutes like at least going for a walk.Meditate for 20 minutes d... Read Full »
I am having insomnia after my brother's loss. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 34-year-old woman struggling with insomnia after the loss of my elder brother. I find it challenging to maintain a healthy sleep routine among my responsibilities. Beyond general sleep hygiene practices, are there specific relaxation techniques or lifestyle adjustments that could he... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. I understand the immense grief and challenging insomnia you are experiencing after the loss of your brother. Losing a loved one, especially a clos... Read Full »
Why am I getting asthma and depression symptoms despite taking medicines?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old my height: is 67 inches and my weight: is 154 pounds. I have been suffering from asthma, and allergic rhinitis since my childhood, currently taking the following medications for the last four years. 1. Montelukast 10 mg, daily 2. Fexofenadine HCL 120 mg, daily. 3. For... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Medications are normal, however, if you are now relieved by mucous is because of severe irritation of the gastric and lung lining. It is a natural protective phenomenon. To prevent mucosa from damaging body secretes large amounts of mucous... Read Full »
I have difficulty sleeping despite following a sleep routine. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 44 years old, and for the past several months, I have been dealing with constant sleep deprivation. I lie in bed for hours, unable to shut my mind off, and even when I do manage to fall asleep, I wake up multiple times during the night. I am constantly fatigued, and irritable, an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Kindly answer the following for better suggestions: 1. Do you check your blood pressure regularly? 2. Are you hypertensive? 3. Any history of excessive alcohol consumption or use of hard drugs, caffeine, or tobacco? 4. Any significant ... Read Full »
I am suffering from tailbone pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from tailbone pain. It is affecting me badly while doing simple things like driving, sleeping, and sitting are all painful. I had painkillers but it still hurts, and the biggest issue is I cannot fall asleep. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing tailbone pain, which can be quite debilitating. Here are some additional suggestions that may help alleviate your symptoms: Modify your sitting position: Sit on a cushion or a folded towel to ta... Read Full »
I have been having trouble with my sleep. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old woman, and I have been having trouble with my sleep. I suspect it might be related to allergies, particularly dust mites. I have heard that keeping the sleeping environment clean can help. Can you guide how to reduce dust mites in my bedroom? Are there specific clea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Insomnia makes it difficult to fall asleep. Health problems may also lead to problems sleeping and insomnia: Pregnancy. Physical pain or discomfort. Waking up at night to use the bathroom, is common in men with enlarged prostate. Sleep apnea. With age, sleep pa... Read Full »
What are the side effects of taking Adderall?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a 29 year old boyfriend, who weighs 190 lbs and 6 feet tall, he is a former athlete in college. He was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia through the spinal tab, five years ago. He is now taking Adderall 60 mg a day total, spread over six times, and is using Flumazenil cream, wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Idiopathic hypersomnia is a sleep disorder even less common than narcolepsy, a rare sleep disease. The biggest distinguishing characteristics include differences in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the absence of cataplexy (a sudden weakness in the muscles while fully co... Read Full »