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I have been having sleep paralysis since quite some time. It has got worse, can't sleep with the lights off. I also have various hallucinations when I'm experiencing sleep paralysis. It's very disturbing cause it seems so real and I can't move a muscle. It sometimes happens 2 or 3 times in one night. Please let me know if this comes under your spec

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Meditation-Relaxation Therapy seems like the most logical intervention for sleep paralysis. It should help you manage an episode while you are having one. Additionally working on your over all well-be ...  Read More

I have sleep paralysis, I see any scary faces and then sleep paralysis starts. I can't move what should I do

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Hi mam! Hope you are doing well.The symptoms mentioned above seems to have some underling anxiety issues which is causing you sleep related agonies. ...  Read More

Taking Ginkgo biloba , is it a good medicine for sleep paralysis? Is this medicine having any negative effect. How can I cure sleep paralysis?

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Sleep paralysis is normal and gets cured by itself,but if it’s happening regularly,you need to follow sleep hygiene and deal with any stress if it’s present. Ginkgo biloba is good for sleep paralysis ...  Read More

I have sleep paralysis every morning i am not able to get up or move from my place ,its happening every day with me

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Please visit a sleep specialist who can help you figure out why this is happening and how you can overcome it. ...  Read More

At morning times or at times when I am tired or hungry, when I lay on bed, I seem to go into sleep paralysis. I cannot control my body but I am "conscious" of it. Can anyone please tell me the cause of it. Is it some neurological problem or am I over controlling my body or vitamin deficiency.

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Too much stress, anxiety , depression , relationship problems ,career problems or any deep sitted mental trauma causes such problems. Consult Homoeopathic doctor or me Or any Psychologist or Me and ta ...  Read More

I am facing sleeping paralysis issue from many years due to this I am very scared to go to bed. Is there any solution for this.

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For sleep problem ,needs to start treatment include detail work up. ...  Read More

Hi, My cousin is suffering with sleep paralysis, can some one suggest to whom we need to check with and what precautions we need to take care. Is it dangerous?

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Had you made this diagnosis of Sleep paralysis by yourself sleep analysis is very difficult to diagnose and usually the patient can’t tell you because at that point of sleep he will not be able to get ...  Read More

Previously I was experiencing sleep paralysis in intervals of long time. But from around 10-15 days, I have been experiencing sleep paralysis frequently (almost everyday). Why is it so ? And how to cure it?

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More stress. ...  Read More

I experience sleep paralysis everynow and then in the mid night. I have it is because of sleeping disorder. Need to know the cure to this disorder.

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I can understand your problem you may have neuromuscular, psychological or neurological symptoms for proper diagnosis need some personal routine history and medical history for better guidance and tre ...  Read More

Should I consult a neurologist or a psychologist for sleep paralysis disease? Please consult. Thank you

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You can consult psychiatrist ...  Read More

This is a regular occurrence that I face i take etizolam before sleep since I get slight anxiety its dr prescribed. Even in afternoon naps I have frequent nightmares I dont have nice dreams there is always a fear in my dreams. Specially strairs- running - chase- missing an important event- seeing people who i dont talk to. Basically my mind is awak

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Hi I'm sorry you're experiencing this; it sounds very distressing. From what you've described, these episodes may be related to recurrent nightmares with possible sleep paralysis, where a person becom ...  Read More

I am experiencing severe sleep disturbance with a highly irregular sleep pattern. I currently sleep from 7 AM–11 AM and 2 PM–5 PM, yet have persistent daytime sleepiness, low energy, and impaired daily functioning. I have had ~3 recent episodes of sleep paralysis involving inability to move, attempted awakening without success, and asso

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You need to required both opinions neurologist and psychiatrist . ...  Read More

I have suffering from ocd from the last three years and from sleep paralysis from last three months.It had crushed my 10 th exam and now it's my 12 exam in February.Please help me .

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Hello Sir OCD requires first proper diagnosis first as sometimes it is misdiagnosed and leads to unnecessary treatment If it is OCD, treatment requires adequate dosage of medicines and also simultane ...  Read More

What to do when a person gets paralysis attack out of nowhere. My father got a mild paralysis attack.

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Get admitted and evaluated ...  Read More

Hi I'm 22 years old male. I've been on anxiety medication since one year. Since last night my body freezes for few second while sleeping. This used to happen a lot before and it was normal but after so long it has started again. Is it normal? Is this sleep paralysis?

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Pls have physical examination with nearby psychiatrist and have a follow up. ...  Read More

My upper body muscles bave become too tight n tender coz of my weong sleeping posture...idk how i end up sleeping in worst posture- when i wake in morning there r impressions n marks on my heads n arms implying that they were compressed This is affecting my overall health- brain fog, dizziness, nausea Plz suggest me what to do

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Connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

I face sleep paralysis almost every day. It harms my regular life and day by day the cpndition getting worse and now i am afraid of sleeping? Can you suggest what can i do for stopping this?

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Hi,It is important to seek medical attention if you suspect you have sleep paralysis.Consult a psychologist to rule out the causes like anxiety,stress,trauma,etc ...  Read More

I've been experiencing sleep paralysis when I nap during the daytime for more than 30 minutes. It's challenging for me to wake up, and I feel tired afterwards. My regular sleep schedule is from 10 pm to 5 am, and I'm generally in good health. This issue doesn't occur during my nighttime sleep. What could be causing this, and what steps can I take t

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Sleep paralysis occur daily. After I wake up. I feel tired and headaches. Feel sleepy all day then.

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Neurologist opinion ...  Read More

I suspect my relative had a stroke and paralysis on left side. Can you please advise which speciality doctor to visit for a initial diagnosis and treatment ? is it neurologist or neurosurgeon ? I am unable to decide the speciality

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

While walking my mother suddenly sat down and got paralysed immediately on her entire lower body from waist to toe. Immediately she was taken to the hospital and the doctor said that this paralysis will increase and the moment it will reach to the heart the heart will stop. Can anyone help me with this? Any treatment or surgeries that could be of h

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Hi. It depends on the cause. Need more details to advice further ...  Read More

Dear doctors, My grandmother has left side paralysis from past 5 years. She has controlled urine and she is unaware about urine pass. Please suggest which treatment is best for her

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Check for urine infections ...  Read More

2 or 3 occassion I felt suffered with sleeping paralysis which I emwoke up but unable to move or touch.which kind of doctor I need to consult and what kind of symptoms?

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neurologist ...  Read More

Hi, i am having these extreme sleep paralysis episodes. They are getting worse day by day upto the point that i can't differentiate between dream and reality anymore. I usually get 8 hours of sleep a day but once in a while these sleep paralysis episodes wake me up panicking and out of breath. And when they occur they happen 3-4 times in a row. Wha

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video EEG would help you to rule out sleeping disorders ...  Read More

I have been experiencing sleep paradise where I am able to open my eyes but my body is not moving at lot and this happens in the middle of the sleep. And this remains for 15-30secs. Is this normal? And why does it happen?

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Sleep paralysis can be normal or associated with narcolepsy( a type of sleep disorder). ...  Read More

My mother is right side paralysed since one year, initially she was suffering with pain at right side and hence not able to do any physiotherapy. Problem is from past two three months she is not having medicine willingly. As she is a heart patient some critical medicine she needs to have moreover she has sugar also. She is having food but the momen

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Hi.. I understand ur problem. Ur mother is suffering from depression. She requires thorough psychiatric evaluation. Pls consult a psychiatrist. ...  Read More

Hi sir does lack of sleep causes giddiness from 2 nights i dint get good sound sleep does it causes giddiness i visited dr while I was having giddiness bp 120/80 sugar 104

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Experience sleep paralysis daily, false awakening and lucid dreams. I am constantly awake even while I am sleeping like I aware and conscious that I am dreaming and sleeping. Sometime because of that I cannot differentiate between reality and a dream. The body is asleep, but the mind is always conscious and aware or awake. Also afraid to sleep due

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Any other symptoms associated with this?How are you during day time?You could have Parasomnia,we need to discuss in detail ...  Read More

After paralysis attack ,she haven't good sleep ,sleeping is not regular, one day she sleep after taking sleeping medicine and next day she can't sleep after taking medicine too. Plz give right advice

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

I was lying on the bed and suddenly my body and brain started vibrating and I could see a bright rotating wheel and a loud buzzing sound like that of machines.couldn't move but was able to think and feel everything. I've also experienced 5-6 sleep paralysis and brain exploding feeling during last month. Sometimes I also get pain in my chest and ne

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It could be a type of complex partial seizures among other things. It needs detailed history and evaluation. ...  Read More

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