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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: CatonTheRoof on October 13, 2013, 11:31:29 AM
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Has anyone got problems of feeling sleepy during the day? I'm on nocturnal peritoneal dialysis and every night I sleep around 9 hours, and I sleep comfortably. However, many times I keep feeling sleepy during the day. Anyone has got this? could it be because I go late to sleep? (1:15 am)
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I think you answered your own question. Why dont you try going to bed a little earlier and see if that helps. Perhaps your body clock needs an earlier bed time . Try 11:00 or 11:30 and see if it helps over a week or 2. Be consistant with what you do.
Also some medications cause daytime somnolence. What meds are you on. If you dont want to post it here , send me a persanal message. I can at least tell you if some of the meds have that side effect in general. I wont give direct medical advice but can at least give general info.
Also, do you exercise? Exercise is one of the best ways to reduce daytime somnolence. Even a simple brisk walk helps.
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In addition to your meds, how is your hemoglobin? I know when my anemia is kicking up, I get tired.
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My hemoglobin has stayed naturally around 12 last couple of weeks. I'm 181 cm tall, 24 years old.
Of medicine, I'm just taking folic acid, calcitriol, and 1/4 Of metoprolol every 24 hours.
Have been going to the gym regularly for the last month and a half.
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Have your glucose and thyroid checked. Occult diabetes and hypo thyroidism can cause that also. In addition you may want an endocrine consult for testosterone and other hormones.
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Well I'm going earlier to bed and it seems to be working! What else? I have discovered I generally get this sleepiness after I eat (specially lunch) so I'm taking a siesta now :D