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Dear Dr. Rosenberg, My mom has congestive heart failure and central sleep apnea. Our doctor explained that in most cases this form of sleep apnea does not respond to CPAP. Can you explain?

By DR. ROBERT ROSENBERG, Courier Columnist October 31, 2023
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My husband has night terrors. We don’t know what triggers them. He will jump out of bed screaming about the dream he is having. It usually occurs about 45 minutes into his sleep cycle. He feels like his heart will explode out of his chest.

By DR. ROBERT ROSENBERG, Courier Columnist October 10, 2023
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg, I have heard that poor quality sleep and insufficient sleep can contribute to Alzheimer's disease. Could this be true?

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg, Courier Columnist August 15, 2023
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg, I have had cluster headaches for several years. They come on several times a week, usually in the early morning while I am asleep. I get them daily for several weeks and then they go away for months at a time.

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg, Courier Columnist July 25, 2023
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg, My mom has congestive heart failure and central sleep apnea. Our doctor explained that in most cases this form of sleep apnea does not respond to CPAP.

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg, Courier Columnist May 30, 2023
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg, I have narcolepsy. I have been on Xyrem for several years. It has to be taken at bedtime and again two to three hours later. I have trouble waking up for the second dose. Are there any alternatives?

By DR. ROBERT ROSENBERG, Courier Columnist April 11, 2023
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg: I have been told that insufficient sleep can have some negative effects. Is that true?

By DR. ROBERT ROSENBERG, Special to the Courier March 7, 2023
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg: Is it true that if you go for days without sleep you will die? I saw an episode of a television program where the doctor said if you do not sleep for ten days “you die.”

By DR. ROBERT ROSENBERG, Special to the Courier February 14, 2023
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg, I have been taking hydrocodone for my back pain for years. I also take temazepam for sleep. My new health care provider says he will not continue prescribing this combination. He says it's unsafe. Is that true?

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg, Special to the Courier January 24, 2023
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I have several sleep disorders including apnea. Any advice?

By ROBERT ROSENBERG, Special to the Courier September 6, 2022
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My 7-year-old snores loudly and is quite hyperactive. He has a hard time sitting still both at home and in school. His pediatrician thinks he should be tested for sleep apnea. What do you think?

By ROBERT ROSENBERG, Special to the Courier August 2, 2022
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Is it true that if you go for days without sleep you will die? I saw an episode of a television program where the doctor said if you do not sleep for 10 days “you die.”

By ROBERT ROSENBERG, Special to the Courier July 5, 2022
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I have been sleepwalking and talking since I was a kid, (my dad did this as well). I also argue with my husband and see things while I’m asleep.

By ROBERT ROSENBERG, Special to the Courier June 21, 2022
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I have had cluster headaches for several years. They come on several times a week, usually in the early morning while I am asleep. I get them daily for several weeks and then they go away for months at a time.

By ROBERT ROSENBERG, Special to the Courier May 17, 2022
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After a recent sleep study, when I was placed on a CPAP was told that I developed Central Sleep Apnea and that the CPAP can’t treat that. I was told that I would have to come back and be put on a different type of machine. Can you please explain?

By ROBERT ROSENBERG, Special to the Courier March 29, 2022
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I am 77 years old and was recently diagnosed with moderate sleep apnea. My doctor thinks I should go ahead and get it treated. My question is, at the age of 77, what difference does it make?

By ROBERT ROSENBERG, Special to the Courier January 18, 2022
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I have severe migraine headaches. I mentioned to my neurologist that I snore and now she wants me to get a sleep study. She said sleep apnea could make migraines worse. Is that so?

By ROBERT ROSENBERG, Special to the Courier November 16, 2021
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My husband returned from Iraq with severe PTSD a few years ago. He had a terrible time sleeping and severe recurrent nightmares.

By Robert Rosenberg, Special to the Courier June 29, 2021
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My husband could not tolerate CPAP.

By Robert Rosenberg, Special to the Courier May 25, 2021
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My 13-year-old grandson is having trouble staying awake in class.

By Robert Rosenberg, Special to the Courier April 27, 2021
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Is it true that sleep, or lack of it, may be implicated in Alzheimer's disease?

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg, Special to the Courier January 26, 2021
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I have sleep apnea and cannot tolerate CPAP. Have you any familiarity with Inspire?

By Robert Rosenberg, Special to the Courier December 22, 2020
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg, I have atrial fibrillation that is recurrent. As a result, my cardiologist wants me to undergo a procedure called an ablation.

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg, Special to the Courier September 22, 2020
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My husband has chronic kidney disease that they say is moderate. He snores and his doctor says he should have a sleep test. What do you think?

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg, Special to the Courier August 25, 2020
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My mother was involved in a recent motor vehicle accident. She fell asleep at the wheel. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Since then she has been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Can she ever drive again?

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg, Special to the Courier July 21, 2020
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I have had chronic migraine headaches, as well as tension headaches for years. I frequently awaken with them. My neurologist wants me to get a sleep study. I live alone so I don’t know if I snore. What do you think?

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg June 23, 2020
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If I have symptoms of COVID-19 virus, should I stop using my CPAP?

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg, Courier Columnist May 26, 2020
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I have a lot of trouble staying asleep but not falling asleep. When I spoke to my doctor, he said I should get a sleep study. Does that make sense to you?

By DR. ROBERT ROSENBERG, Courier Columnist April 21, 2020
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My 15-year-old son is impossible to get up for school.

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg, Courier columnist February 25, 2020
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg, I was started on a CPAP a few months ago. I awaken every night with my belly full of air. It’s so uncomfortable that I turn the machine off and return to sleep. I was never seen by a sleep specialist, and my primary doctor says he has no experience with this. Any ideas?

By Robert Rosenberg January 28, 2020
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg, I suffer from episodic migraines.

January 21, 2020
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I recently started working night shifts and I’m having a hard time falling asleep when I come home. Any suggestions?

By Robert Rosenberg December 24, 2019
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Is it true that there is a relationship between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease?

October 8, 2019
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg, I have asthma and it is particularly severe at night. Recently my wife mentioned to my pulmonologist that I snore loudly. He says I need to be studied for sleep apnea. He also said that if I have sleep apnea, treating it could improve my asthma. Have you ever heard of this?

By Robert Rosenberg August 27, 2019
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg: My wife suffers with severe depression despite the fact her doctor has her on antidepressants. She also snores and wakes herself up many times a night. Could the two be related?

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg August 20, 2019
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My 4-year-old granddaughter is frequently tired and cranky.

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg June 4, 2019
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg: I am afflicted with rather severe Restless Legs Syndrome.

May 14, 2019
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg, My husband likes to keep the room on the warm side. I feel that one of the problems I have with sleep is caused by the high room temperature.

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg March 19, 2019
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg: I suffer from depression and am always sleepy.

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg, Courier Columnist March 5, 2019
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg: My son is 15 years old. When he was 8 he had his tonsils and adenoids removed for sleep apnea.

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg, Courier Columnist February 19, 2019
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I am on three medications for hypertension and my blood pressure still runs high.

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg, Courier Columnist January 15, 2019
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I have had chronic low back pain for several years. The pain can keep me from falling asleep and frequently awakens me from sleep. I am wondering if my poor sleep can be a contributing factor?

By Dr. Rosenberg, Courier Columnist January 8, 2019
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg: My husband is an Iraq war veteran and is being treated for PTSD.

December 26, 2018
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg, I have had migraine headaches for several years. They are excruciating, accompanied by nausea and I can’t stand light and have to lie in a dark room.

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg December 18, 2018
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Dear Dr. Rosenberg: My 12-year-old son still wets the bed. He has had all types of tests and there is nothing wrong with his urinary tract.

By Dr. Robert Rosenberg November 27, 2018