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2020-04-25 07:00:31
Taking medicine for seizure from last 10 months. There no any episode come from last 1 months. But last 5 days not sleeping in night after 2 AM. He awake 2 AM and not sleep till morning. In day time 2 to 4 hours sleep in any time. medicine giving now valparin 200 one time daily.
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Sleep disturbance can trigger seizures Avoid sleeping in afternoon, avoid stimulants like coffee, tea after 4pm, no mobile /TV after 10 pm Continue anti epileptic medicines
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I agree with my colleague. Specially resting/sleeping in times of lockdown during the day, is likely to mess up with sleep cycles.

Answered2020-04-25 09:06:32

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Try life style changes like avoiding excessive tea coffee alcohol smoking Avoid stimulant like watching TV 2 hours before sleep time taking dinner early.

Answered2020-04-25 07:40:03

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