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Re: I have talked to many people today

Posted by JanS on January 31, 2001 at 22:28:17:

In Reply to: I have talked to many people today posted by Peapodgreensleepingflamingoduck on January 30, 2001 at 23:20:30:

I think I have slept 20 hours at a stretch once or twice...
If this is a clear change (from months to years ago), definitely see your doctor.
If this is a very new thing - a fluke - it could signal getting or fighting off a virus. A few illnesses have sleepiness as one of the primary symptoms (like mono).
If this is not so much a change but is getting worse, again, do see your doctor.
It helps if you can go in with any related signs or symptoms you have noticed. Also be clear (with examples) of how the sleepiness is causing you problems. If you have weight changes, mood changes, feeling cold/warm all the time, snoring, dragging/falling asleep during the day, etc. - mention these things because they will tell the doctor where to start looking.
Good luck!

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