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If you answered yes to some of these quiz questions, you may have a sleep disorder. Call 704-99-AWAKE (29253) to find a sleep doctor near you.
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This simple test can help you determine if you should consult a doctor about your sleep troubles.
Answering yes to questions 1-8 could mean you are suffering from sleep apnea. Questions 9-13 are symptoms of narcolepsy, 14-17 relates to the sleep disorders known as periodic leg movement syndrome and restless leg syndrome and questions 18-22 could mean you suffer from insomnia.
Sleep Apnea
| Do you snore loudly? |
| Do you stop breathing or gasp for breath while you sleep? You've been told this but don't remember when you wake up. |
| Do you have high blood pressure? |
| Are you gaining weight? |
| Do you sweat excessively during the night? |
| Do you experience your heart pounding or beating irregularly during the night? |
| Do you get headaches in the morning? |
| Do you fall asleep during the day, even when you've had a good night's sleep? |
Narcolepsy
| Do you go limp when you experience strong emotions such as anger, fear or surprise? |
| Do you fall asleep while driving, even after a good night's sleep? |
| Do you experience vivid dream-like scenes upon or soon after falling asleep? |
| So you have troulbe at work or school because of sleepiness? |
| Do you sometimes feel totally paralyzed (unable to move) for brief period of time when falling asleep or just after awakening? |
Periodic Leg Movement Syndrome
| Do you experience leg tension, aching or crawling sensations in your legs other than when exercising? |
| Are you told that you kick at night? |
| Do you experience leg pain during the day while trying to relax? |
| Do you ever feel that you can't keep your legs still at night or that you have to move them? |
Insomnia
| Do thoughts race through your mind and prevent you from sleeping? |
| Do you wake up during the night and then can't get back to sleep? |
| Do you wake up earlier in the morning than you want to? |
| Do you lie awake for half an hour or more before you fall asleep? |
| Do you feel sad, depressed and afraid to go to sleep? |
