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Question: Other than sleep apnea, what might cause someone to feel tired all the time, like they have had zero sleep?I am a female in my late 30s, slightly overweight but not obese (5'5, 148 pounds). Recent sleep test showed NO sleep apnea but did show that I woke up 30+ times (without knowing it) (even after having taken a sleep aid). Only stay in REM for 7 minutes.Any thoughts? Doctor suggested sleeping pills but that obviously didn't work even during the sleep test. It's gotten worse - I think I'm sleeping through the night but wake up exhausted.
Answer: I assume they tested your thyroid? Check for diabetes? I'm wondering if your blood sugar is falling during the night. Sometimes when that happens, you can wake up with an anxious feeling. You might want to try eating some peanut butter on a couple crackers or on celery 30 minutes or so before bedtime, or drinking a glass of 1% milk at that time.Interesting dilemma; I'd like to know the outcome.
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