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Can Iron Deficiency Cause Sleepiness And Dizziness?
I'm a 40 year old female, not depressed but am sleeping 17 to 20 hours a day. This is not because of laziness, but it is hard for me to wake up. I get dizzy and am still half-asleep. This has been going on for 2 mos. A doctor said in Dec. '10 that I had iron deficiency anemia, but I started taking iron. Can that cause this? I'm 5 feet 9 and weigh 159 1bs.
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
Hello
I dont think iron deficiency anemia can cause excessive sleepiness.
The common cause for this is sleep apnea.
I would advice you to go for sleep-EEG study.
Drugs like modafinil(psychostimulants) will help. But these are prescription drugs.
Also consider losing some weight and avoid heavy fatty meals.
Thanks.
I dont think iron deficiency anemia can cause excessive sleepiness.
The common cause for this is sleep apnea.
I would advice you to go for sleep-EEG study.
Drugs like modafinil(psychostimulants) will help. But these are prescription drugs.
Also consider losing some weight and avoid heavy fatty meals.
Thanks.
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