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What Causes Excessive Sleeping, Unsteadiness And Drowsiness While Having Severe Emphysema?

I m attempting to find any contra indications with taking a multitude of prescribed meds. I have been experiencing a logy or super groggy feeling and am apt to be overly drowsy to the point of sleeping during the day. When I awake I feel drugged. I can give you all meds I take daily in hopes you may be able to find a reason for these feelings. My name is Ron and I m 73 years of age with severe emphysema taking 8 ltrs oxygen continuous flow.
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
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Hello,

In my opinion, there is no reason to be worried and usually, this is just temporary and self-limiting. Excessive daytime sleepiness is common issues and should be considered in this case.

Excessive daytime sleepiness may be caused by conditions such sleep deprivation, metabolic disturbances, sleep apnoea, medications, neurological disorders such seizures and psychiatric disorders such depression.

If emotional causes are ruled out then some tests can be done to confirm the diagnosis. In my opinion, polysomnography (sleep study), is one of the necessary examinations in order to achieve a correct diagnosis.

Please discuss with primary care Doctor about these issues.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Excessive Sleeping, Unsteadiness And Drowsiness While Having Severe Emphysema?

Hello, In my opinion, there is no reason to be worried and usually, this is just temporary and self-limiting. Excessive daytime sleepiness is common issues and should be considered in this case. Excessive daytime sleepiness may be caused by conditions such sleep deprivation, metabolic disturbances, sleep apnoea, medications, neurological disorders such seizures and psychiatric disorders such depression. If emotional causes are ruled out then some tests can be done to confirm the diagnosis. In my opinion, polysomnography (sleep study), is one of the necessary examinations in order to achieve a correct diagnosis. Please discuss with primary care Doctor about these issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon