I am having very bad sleepiness/ drowsiness patterns in the day?!
Question: I am having very bad sleepiness/ drowsiness patterns in the day.?
I am a 52 y/o male with mild COPD - according to a pulmonary test in 2003-- I am not sure if it was diagnosed accurately, because a recent doctor says that it reminds her more of some allergic/reactive asthma.
Oh by the way, I also happen to be 40 pounds overweight
My sleepy problems, although mild have been around since the 1980's and are now progressive.
I have been taking herbs from a reputable chinese herbal doctor online, but I cannot always count on its effectiveness - not consistent. I keep B5 in the car and have some caffeine pills, but it is not always just overwhelming sleepiness, sometimes it is a clouding of the brain with it.
When I do get lucky and treat the sleepiness effectively with herbs or claritan , then I notice the fog lifting from my head. I want to also say, that in the cooler months and sometimes the summer, I feel a burning in my ears and a tightness in my sinus mask area during this sleepy time. I am only wanting well thought out answers please! I am a physical therapist and I will not accept a cpap or bi pap machine-- I know that they are thrown in the closet by the owners after a few weeks...It is true that it is good in theory or on the chalkboard, but it is a deep disappointment in reality ( the real world).I am really looking for solutions as soon as possible I will not take a breathing machine (CPAP) as a treatment..... Sincerely, DGHealth Question & Answer
Oh by the way, I also happen to be 40 pounds overweight
My sleepy problems, although mild have been around since the 1980's and are now progressive.
I have been taking herbs from a reputable chinese herbal doctor online, but I cannot always count on its effectiveness - not consistent. I keep B5 in the car and have some caffeine pills, but it is not always just overwhelming sleepiness, sometimes it is a clouding of the brain with it.
When I do get lucky and treat the sleepiness effectively with herbs or claritan , then I notice the fog lifting from my head. I want to also say, that in the cooler months and sometimes the summer, I feel a burning in my ears and a tightness in my sinus mask area during this sleepy time. I am only wanting well thought out answers please! I am a physical therapist and I will not accept a cpap or bi pap machine-- I know that they are thrown in the closet by the owners after a few weeks...It is true that it is good in theory or on the chalkboard, but it is a deep disappointment in reality ( the real world).I am really looking for solutions as soon as possible I will not take a breathing machine (CPAP) as a treatment..... Sincerely, DGHealth Question & Answer
Answers:
Hello, sorry you are going through this. I will tell you my take on it, I have had problems that have happen more the past 10 years then before, I am 52 female. My dr told back then when I had problems, you have no idea what allergies can do to you!! I KNOW NOW!!! Your mild COPD could be from allergies. Please read on..
I have exactly the same thing at times, I have found out seasonal and regular allergies I have gotten over the past years, I guess you can become allergic to things if you are exposed to them long enough. I have to take clartian type meds for 8 months out of the year I live in a sunbelt state. I have found even in the winter when it rains or the wind blows I can get a bout of allergies now mind you not as bad as the spring and summer or fall but bad enough to give me head aches and sometimes sinus pressure which makes my ears hurt, I spent hundreds of dollars at an ear nose and throat guy last summer only to get zero results, I found when I get the ear pain and pressure I take musinex D the green white bottle every 12 hours and its amazing, ear pain and pressure gone for the day, I take motrin type stuff at times to for any nasal swelling I hate taking all this stuff but its has worked I found out by trial and error. If I was you I would get some claritan type meds, I use walmart brand its cheaper and start taking it every day to see if your problems are allergies, and yes brain fog can be a problem for me too, but If found that comes from a lack of my hormone mix. also have you had the house or work checked for mold.? Far fetched but just a thought. also There is a great product I have taken with sucess for energy its at iherb.com called Fountain of Youth Technologies, Doctor's Testosterone Gel, 4 oz since I have had a female surgery I have to take a mixture of Hormone replacement, this is one I use sparely as a woman but as a man you may be able to use more.. I wish you best of luck and I hope I helped some, this is my life experiences and that all I have to give.. also if you can afford it, the vitamin supplements called master formula work amazing for energy you need to take them only, I cant affod them right now, google.com master formula vitamins.. GOOD LUCK GOD BLESSHealth Question & Answer
I have exactly the same thing at times, I have found out seasonal and regular allergies I have gotten over the past years, I guess you can become allergic to things if you are exposed to them long enough. I have to take clartian type meds for 8 months out of the year I live in a sunbelt state. I have found even in the winter when it rains or the wind blows I can get a bout of allergies now mind you not as bad as the spring and summer or fall but bad enough to give me head aches and sometimes sinus pressure which makes my ears hurt, I spent hundreds of dollars at an ear nose and throat guy last summer only to get zero results, I found when I get the ear pain and pressure I take musinex D the green white bottle every 12 hours and its amazing, ear pain and pressure gone for the day, I take motrin type stuff at times to for any nasal swelling I hate taking all this stuff but its has worked I found out by trial and error. If I was you I would get some claritan type meds, I use walmart brand its cheaper and start taking it every day to see if your problems are allergies, and yes brain fog can be a problem for me too, but If found that comes from a lack of my hormone mix. also have you had the house or work checked for mold.? Far fetched but just a thought. also There is a great product I have taken with sucess for energy its at iherb.com called Fountain of Youth Technologies, Doctor's Testosterone Gel, 4 oz since I have had a female surgery I have to take a mixture of Hormone replacement, this is one I use sparely as a woman but as a man you may be able to use more.. I wish you best of luck and I hope I helped some, this is my life experiences and that all I have to give.. also if you can afford it, the vitamin supplements called master formula work amazing for energy you need to take them only, I cant affod them right now, google.com master formula vitamins.. GOOD LUCK GOD BLESSHealth Question & Answer
perhaps you should start excercising so that could build up your energyHealth Question & Answer
Hi, I would get a blood work up for hormones levels and vitamin D, that really can make you tired, I was very low and it caused me to sleep for months.. and I think too you have allergies and should take some allergy medicine for a month to see if you feel better you may have become allergic to something you come into contact daily. Try treating this like allergies for a few weeks and see if you feel better. Allergies can make you feel really sick I have had this happen to me many times. FEEL BETTERHealth Question & Answer