Question

When should you call a doctor about insomnia?

Answer 1

• You’ve had insomnia for more than 4 weeks or if it interferes with your daily life
• You wake up many times during the night gasping for breath and worry you may have sleep apnea or other medical problems
• You started taking new medication that could be interrupting your sleep.
• You notice an uncomfortable, painful, "crawling" sensation in your legs when trying to sleep or when your legs are not moving for long stretches (such as while driving)
• You have a lot of heartburn that keeps you awake at night.
• Pain wakes you up at night
• Your mood has changed or your energy or appetite levels are different