Miles to Go Before You Sleep?

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Do the words of Robert Frost’s famous poems make complete sense to you as they drive home the angst and despair of trying to fall asleep or staying asleep?  Or could it be something that you’ve seen someone you care for, experiencing?  Well, we would like to tell you that we – at Sleep Disorders Medical Centre – would like to help and that you’ve come to the right place.  Determining whether a disorder exists, identifying it (if it exists) and then guiding you through the course of treatments and solutions best-suited to your conditions, remains our forte.

 

Sleep disorders will – at some stage – impact nearly 67% of all Americans during the course of their lives.  Common disorders include:

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Usually occurs in habitual snorers and can be characterized by pauses in breathing.  Symptoms include fatigue, daytime sleepiness, depression, a headache on waking, difficulty in concentration etc.  It usually impacts 5% of the population.

Restless Limb Syndrome (RLS): Frequently associated with insomnia or daytime sleepiness, this affects approximately 15% of the population.  Its characteristics include the urge to move the extremities where an unpleasant sensation can be felt including pain, a tingling feeling, bugs under the skin etc.

Insomnia: Impacting nearly a third of all Americans, this remains the most common sleep disorder.  Traits of insomnia include difficulty in falling or staying asleep or a non-refreshing or dissatisfactory sleep.

 

In 1985, we received a complete accreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).  In fact, unlike most physicians who claim to be “sleep physicians” but have not yet received Board Certification or sleep centers that have not received full accreditation, Dr. Popper has received Board Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) and the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in Sleep Disorders Medicine.  The importance of these accreditations can be best understood when you click here and visit our site.

 

So, having gauged our certification and expertise, do you still find yourself unsure of where to begin?  Why not give us a call at 805-557-9930 and let us know what afflicts you?  Or you could even send us a message from the “Contact Us” page.  While we know that this might not be the first time that you have sought help for this affliction, we would like to believe that we have what it takes to provide you with solace.  You can rest assured – quite literally – on that.