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Do I have Narcolepsy or EDS?
by Bill (no login)
First off I am a light sleeper and wake up every few hours to go to the bathroom. So at least twice/night. The next day I'm fine after morning coffee, then few hrs later, the tirednes starts. Then mid-afternoon it starts again.
And when I drop, I drop everything and nod off for a brief second or two. If I'm reading, I'll drop the book and doze for second. I've been at work at my desk and suddenly I'm tired and BAM I drop my head for a second. This even hits me when I'm driving :( sometimes
Should I see my Doc? Or maybe part of it may be an overactive bladder which wakes me up at night, therefore cutting off my REM's. I beleive that Detrol LA is a med for this.
Any suggestions are welcome. BTW I'm 49 and was on sleep meds for almost 6 straight yrs but have been off those since June 08.
Thanks!