sleep worsening, and feeling jittery - Sleep Disorders Message Board

2bLthee · 12-12-2004, 05:53 PM

hello, i don't have insurance and haven't been able to see a doctor to figure out what's going on.

so, my story is i haven't been able to sleep well in the past 2 months, and it has been progressively worsening. i feel jittery all the time. i also feel like it's always hot. i don't think i'm anxious, but this problem is stressing me out. please help. i'm a twentysomething female, otherwise healthy.

hry33 · 12-14-2004, 11:30 AM

go to a hospital and ask to see a doc there, tell them you have no money, hard to say what the problem may be

analog2000 · 12-14-2004, 07:06 PM

You should definitely try to get in to a doc, it would be impossible to diagnose what could be wrong on-line.

I don't know if I would head to a hospital, though. That sounds pretty pricey. Have you tried calling your regular doc and asking if they would see you? Maybe they could charge you on a sliding scale or at least set you up with a payment plan?

If your problems are worsening, it might be worth it to just go ahead and pay for treatment. What good is money if you are too exhausted to enjoy it?

Good luck.

Kitten1980 · 12-14-2004, 10:43 PM

Did the "feeling jittery" start before, at the same time as, or after the difficulty sleeping started? If it started before, it's probably a symptom of something else but the cause of your inability to sleep. If it started at the same time, it will probably give you a clue as to what could be wrong. If it started after you weren't able to sleep properly for a while, then it is probably a symptom of being exhuasted. Maybe try looking up "insomnia" on a search engine and see what you come up with.