Medical Advice on "Sleep Medicine"

I took Clonazepam for sleep disorder.I am feeling agitated,hyperactive and sometimes suicidal thoughts come in mind.Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine group of medicine and prescribed for psychiatric problems including seizure and panic disorder. Having suicidal...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

Why am I not able to sleep without any other symptoms?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Difficulty falling asleep, also known as insomnia, can be frustrating and can impact your overall well-being if it persists over time. Here are a few tips that may help improve your ability to fall asleep. Establish a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Darshan Kanani

How to treat sleep apnea?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, you may have obstructive sleep apnea disorder. Though for confirmation polysomnography test is required. Your other set of symptoms are suggestive of anxiety which may be primary or seconda...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Patidar

Is it tough to overcome Benadryl addiction and get a sound sleep?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your complaints, it seems that you might have developed dependence on Benadryl. And it is quite possible that due to this dependence you might be having these symptoms. Benadryl is basically a Codeine-based co...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharat Udey

How to cure positional sleep apnea due to neck collapse during REM sleep?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. While CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine is often the first-line treatment for OSA (obstructive sleep apnea), it may not be effective in all cases, especially if the collaps...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

I have sleep disorder with inadequate sleep every day. Kindly suggest a solution.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from a sleep disorder. You are taking medications and treatment. You are unable to sleep for more than three hours. I suggest you follow some measures to have a good sleep along with your medications. You...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews

Can obstructive sleep apnea affect the cognitive abilities of an individual?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not see any reason for your cognitive abilities not to return to baseline after treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. The first thing to do would be to confirm obstructive sleep apnea and get proper AHI (apnea-h...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas

How to get treated for sleep paralysis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sleep paralysis is not a disease. It is the transition that happens during various stages of sleep. Usually, if you do not have any other symptoms apart from this, then you do not require any imaging. In case, you ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Padmapriya Chandran

How to treat recent bout of insomnia caused due to stress?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a unique situation and though I do not have a clear answer to your complaints, I can give you some relevant advice. The first thing to do is to evaluate your insomnia. I would suggest you use a camera to video ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas

Why did my insomnia and anxiety worsen after menopause?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. I would like to know the following:1) Do you have diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and thyroid-related issues?2) Are you going through any stress?3) Are you working?There could be some hormonal-r...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Varunbabu Aucha