In the 'Symptoms - Sleep' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about drowsiness:
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Drowsiness. Not including after meals, do you find yourself often falling asleep in situations such as boring meetings, watching TV or while driving?
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"Never / don't know" |
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"Once a month or less" |
Drowsiness |
A symptom |
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"Once a week or less" |
Drowsiness |
A symptom |
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"A few times per week" |
Drowsiness |
A symptom |
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"At least daily" |
Drowsiness |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Heavy Metal Toxicity |
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Hypersomnolence |
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Lack of Sleep |
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Magnesium Toxicity |
Sleepiness is a sign of magnesium overload. |
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) |
Some patients suffering from OSA fall asleep in a nonstimulating environment, such as while reading something uninteresting or in a quiet room. Others may fall asleep in a stimulating environment, such as during business meetings, while eating, and even while having sex.
So-called "drowsy driver syndrome", which some believe is responsible for many automobile accidents, may result from OSA. Drivers may fall asleep at the wheel or suffer from a lack of alertness because of sleep deprivation. Decreased alertness places the person at risk in a variety of potentially hazardous situations. |
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Progesterone Excess |
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GLOSSARY
Magnesium
An essential mineral. The chief function of magnesium is to activate certain enzymes, especially those related to carbohydrate metabolism. Another role is to maintain the electrical potential across nerve and muscle membranes. It is essential for proper heartbeat and nerve transmission. Magnesium controls many cellular functions. It is involved in protein formation, DNA production and function and in the storage and release of energy in ATP. Magnesium is closely related to calcium and phosphorus in body function. The average adult body contains approximately one ounce of magnesium. It is the fifth mineral in abundance within the body--behind calcium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium. Although about 70 percent of the body's magnesium is contained in the teeth and bones, its most important functions are carried out by the remainder which is present in the cells of the soft tissues and in the fluid surrounding those cells.
Syndrome
A medical condition characterized by a collection of related symptoms (what the patient feels) and signs (what a doctor can observe or measure).
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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