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Suggest Treatment For Falling Asleep In Between Tasks
I am a female, age 77. I am falling to sleep while I m doing daily tasks. Ex: Was eating cup of ice cream, and fell to sleep, ice cream melted, & I had a big mess in my lap. Also, was just working on iPad and without any warning of dozing, the bang of iPad hitting floor woke me up. Seems to be increasing more. I never know when this is happening, it just does.
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
Hello
Welcome here.
I can understand your concerns.
I would suggest you to go for a sleep study to rule out sleep apnea.
Psychostimulant drugs like modafinil (prescription drugs) can help to keep you awake and sustain your attention.
Consult a neurologist
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
Welcome here.
I can understand your concerns.
I would suggest you to go for a sleep study to rule out sleep apnea.
Psychostimulant drugs like modafinil (prescription drugs) can help to keep you awake and sustain your attention.
Consult a neurologist
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
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