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Does Aortic Bicuspid Affect Sleep Patterns?
Question: I have an aortic bicuspid. Does this effect the sleep patterns? I have problems going to sleep at a regular time and getting up at a regular time. I feel better if I sleep in, otherwise, I get very sleepy during the day. I had a sleep study done, but it showed no sleep apena. Yet the sleep study required me to sleep on my back and I can't sleep on my back. I have to sleep on my side or stomach. My husband thinks I should be able to have a normal sleep pattern but I try and just can't get in a normal sleep pattern and get enough sleep.
Brief Answer:
dont worry, please try to follow some steps
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your query reflects sleeping issues that is unrelated to cardiac reason or neurological (no apnoea). Also that you should avoid sedatives for long run to help sleep.
I would therefore tell you some non medicated steps that you can take to help get a regular sleep pattern:
1. Try to set up a proper sleep time and time to get up. Say, go to sleep at 10pm and wake up at 6-7am. So, if you are unable to sleep for straight 15-20min of going to bed-- then instead of freeting and trying - just get up and read a book or listen to soft music. Sleep is one thing which never comes when one tries.
2. Donot look at clock when unable to sleep. May be just remove the clock from the bed room or palce it somewhere it is not easily visible while on bed. Looking at it creates more anxiety and further delays sleep.
3. Ideally one should not have TV in bedroom. So, in cases like yours it is a must that you remove it. Make bedroom a strict sleep zone. This way the brain will accustome itself togoto sleep whenever you goto bed. Also, try to use the room for sleep and other daytime activities can take place elsewhere.
4. Many of my patients have had a good response to simple light hair and body massage while going to bed. Your partner can do this to help you.
5. A short XXXXXXX warm water bath or just soaking the feet in warm water boosts sleep.
6.Diet- avoid tea or coffee or any stimulating drink after 5pm.
Eat light dinner always helps.
One can take a cup of milk an hour before sleeping. It has serotonin which boosts sleep.
7 . There is a relaxation exercise which has almost always helped my patients. You can learn it from net. It is JPMR. If someone does it even for 10-15 minutes ( it is otherwise a 45min procedure) falls sleepy.
8. Most important is dont sleep or lie down in day time.
Dont worry, it is not a big problem try to follow steps you can and start.
Wish you good health. Please feel free to ask more queries.
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
dont worry, please try to follow some steps
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your query reflects sleeping issues that is unrelated to cardiac reason or neurological (no apnoea). Also that you should avoid sedatives for long run to help sleep.
I would therefore tell you some non medicated steps that you can take to help get a regular sleep pattern:
1. Try to set up a proper sleep time and time to get up. Say, go to sleep at 10pm and wake up at 6-7am. So, if you are unable to sleep for straight 15-20min of going to bed-- then instead of freeting and trying - just get up and read a book or listen to soft music. Sleep is one thing which never comes when one tries.
2. Donot look at clock when unable to sleep. May be just remove the clock from the bed room or palce it somewhere it is not easily visible while on bed. Looking at it creates more anxiety and further delays sleep.
3. Ideally one should not have TV in bedroom. So, in cases like yours it is a must that you remove it. Make bedroom a strict sleep zone. This way the brain will accustome itself togoto sleep whenever you goto bed. Also, try to use the room for sleep and other daytime activities can take place elsewhere.
4. Many of my patients have had a good response to simple light hair and body massage while going to bed. Your partner can do this to help you.
5. A short XXXXXXX warm water bath or just soaking the feet in warm water boosts sleep.
6.Diet- avoid tea or coffee or any stimulating drink after 5pm.
Eat light dinner always helps.
One can take a cup of milk an hour before sleeping. It has serotonin which boosts sleep.
7 . There is a relaxation exercise which has almost always helped my patients. You can learn it from net. It is JPMR. If someone does it even for 10-15 minutes ( it is otherwise a 45min procedure) falls sleepy.
8. Most important is dont sleep or lie down in day time.
Dont worry, it is not a big problem try to follow steps you can and start.
Wish you good health. Please feel free to ask more queries.
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
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