Thank you for your prompt and thoughtful comments. The meds I take are either over-the-counter or are prescribed by my doctor. I do not exceed medically recommended dosages. I start off at minimum dosages and increase from there. I get into severe daytime sleepiness before reaching max recommended dosages, and sometimes sleep 12 or more hours the following day...sometimes two days. Usually I have the choice of sleeping all day or getting pain relief. I am trying to find out what it is about pain relievers that puts me to sleep. When used within prescribed limits, stimulants have no effect on reducing my sleepiness. I have been working this issue with doctors for decades. I just keep on trying to find out what is going on.
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Thank you for your prompt and thoughtful comments. The meds I take are either over-the-counter or are prescribed by my doctor. I do not exceed medically recommended dosages. I start off at minimum dosages and increase from there. I get into severe daytime sleepiness before reaching max recommended dosages, and sometimes sleep 12 or more hours the following day...sometimes two days. Usually I have the choice of sleeping all day or getting pain relief. I am trying to find out what it is about pain relievers that puts me to sleep. When used within prescribed limits, stimulants have no effect on reducing my sleepiness. I have been working this issue with doctors for decades. I just keep on trying to find out what is going on.
June 28, 2010 - 6:41amThis Comment
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