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CatonTheRoof
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« on: October 13, 2013, 11:31:29 AM »
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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« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2013, 11:50:03 AM »
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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« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2013, 01:13:37 PM »
In addition to your meds, how is your hemoglobin? I know when my anemia is kicking up, I get tired.
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« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2013, 07:37:54 AM »
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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« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2013, 09:47:38 AM »
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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My wife is the most important person in my life. Dialysis is an honor to do for her.
NxStage since June 2012 .
When not doing dialysis I am a physician ,for over 25 years now(not a nephrologist)

Any posting here should be used for informational purposes only . Talk to your own doctor about treatment decisions.
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« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2013, 09:51:25 PM »
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
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