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What Causes Persistent Fatigue?
Question: I'm constantly fatigued during the day after a good nights sleep.
I requested a medicine to keep me awake during the day. She said no to medicine. I do have mild sleep apnea. Had it for 5 years. Tried the mask, but I'm claustraphobic. Am sleeping better with a mouth guard.
I requested a medicine to keep me awake during the day. She said no to medicine. I do have mild sleep apnea. Had it for 5 years. Tried the mask, but I'm claustraphobic. Am sleeping better with a mouth guard.
Brief Answer:
Modafinil should be given a try
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Presence of extreme fatigue during daytime after good night sleep indicates there is substantial sleep apnea rather than mild sleep apnea.
In my experience I get good results with use of modafinil early in the morning for such situations.
I understand that your doctor refused for madafinil but it should never be done when there is significant impairment and limitation of activities due to extreme fatigue.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
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http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
Modafinil should be given a try
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Presence of extreme fatigue during daytime after good night sleep indicates there is substantial sleep apnea rather than mild sleep apnea.
In my experience I get good results with use of modafinil early in the morning for such situations.
I understand that your doctor refused for madafinil but it should never be done when there is significant impairment and limitation of activities due to extreme fatigue.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
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