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Re: Concerned for Fiance

Posted by Cobi on July 09, 1999 at 15:04:19:

In Reply to: Re: Concerned for Fiance posted by E.J.Carver on July 08, 1999 at 12:06:12:

Could be a few things. She may have a sleep related breathing disorder, which would cause the sleepiness, or several other things.

Bottom line she should see a sleep specialist. Nodding off while driving is dangerous. Should stop driving until she gets help.

Excessive sleepiness problems can be treated.

Cobi

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