Alright, after several different trips to
the doctor, they still can't figure out
what is wrong with my wife. here's whats
going on...
Raynauds syndrome primarily in feet
Cronic sleep pattern (15 hours a day or
more if possible)
anisocoria
Mood changes (usually angry)
apathy when not angry
poor memory
no attention span
did I mention, usually angry?
several slipped disks in back
She's not even in her 30's yet, and not
any way shape or form overweight, and not
underweight.
Reciently she had a sleep study but the
results are not back yet, we're waiting
for a follow up appt.
I can't help but think all these are
related in some way shape or form. We're
sure she has Idiopathic Hypersomnia, thats
a given. But what about the Raynauds and
funky pupils, anger, slipped disks
and...the anger?
Any ideas would be nice, I'm at a loss
with what to do next.
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Mommy35
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Posted: 01-23-08 15:13pm
It honestly sounds like a lot of symptoms
of depression to me.
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Fairy Godmother
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I agree Posted: 01-23-08 15:43pm
I have to agree with Mommy35 on this
one.......the excessive sleeping and
anger....sounds kinda familiar! You sleep
so you don't have to deal with reality,
and when you are awake, you are so angry
with yourself because you feel you've lost
control and nothing seems normal.
Therefore, you express anger and its not
meant toward anyone, its just part of how
you are feeling. Have I confused you yet?
Hows your wife's diet? Fruits/veges, whole
grains, low fat dairy, chicken/fish not
fast food junk?I presume there is no
exercising/walking for 20 minutes a day
could do wonders for her, not to mention
the fresh air. Has your wife ever been for
a psychologist? I'd suggest find a good
mental health doctor, if its just to rule
out depression. Keep in touch and good
luck to you and you're a good man with a
lot of patience.....
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sleepywife
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Posted: 01-24-08 11:42am
I should have mentioned this, Depression
has been ruled out by 2 physicians and
her. This isn't something new either.
We've been together since we were 15 and
she's always been a long sleeper. The
bitterness is recient though, and I think
a lot of it stems from being tired. I'm
just wondering if the raynauds/IH/Anger
has another diagnosis, or if they're
seperate things all together. Yes, I'm
very patient btw. in spite of her anger
and sleep, she's a wondrful wife, mother
and best friend.
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Fairy Godmother
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Hi Posted: 01-24-08 15:46pm
You stated the "depression" had been ruled
out by 2 physicans and HER? Were either of
these two physicans licensed psychologist
or psychiatrist? Has a psychoanalysis ever
been performed to RULE OUT that she does
not indeed have some sort of mental
problem? The constant sleeping, anger,
mood swings, and no attention
span.......this is neuro related.....all
part of depression as well. No doubt in my
mind she is a terrific person, wife,
mother and friend, otherwise you would not
be with her....... I like to describe my
troubled life as having too many cars up
there and not enough lanes............but
with years, YEARS of therapy and finding
the right combination of meds, I am proud
to say, the anger has turned into wanting
to help others....and wanting to make
others smile. I don't want to sleep my
life away....we can't get that time back.
I had so many other the symptoms you have
described your wife having and this is why
I was asking the questions. You both are
young and have a life ahead of you.
Hopefully you will find out whats causing
her the problems and have a happy life!
