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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS)


Do You Just Wish You Could Take A Long Nap Every Day?

Are You Sleepy At Work or When Driving?

Do You Drag Yourself Out of Bed Each Morning And Wish You Could Grab Another Hour of Sleep?

If yes, you may be one of the millions of Americans who suffer from Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS).

Untreated Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Can Damage the Health and Lifestyles of Both You and Others in a Variety of Ways

Untreated Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Can Damage the Health and Lifestyles of Both You and Others in a Variety of Ways

And, if left untreated you are at risk for developing very serious consequences, such as:

  • High blood pressure
  • Coronary artery (heart) disease
  • Heart attack
  • Injuries – to you or others - due to avoidable home, workplace, or motor vehicle accidents
  • Depression
  • A weakened immune system that leaves you more susceptible to other illnesses and infections
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Unfortunately, many people mistakenly believe that being overly tired or sleepy is normal, and they fail to seek help before it’s too late.

In truth, however, EDS is a primary symptom for several serious sleeping disorders such as, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and insomnia.

Therefore, it is extremely important that EDS sufferers obtain accurate diagnoses and treatment for their condition. And this begins with a confidential consultation and evaluation by one of our board-certified sleep physicians or your family doctor. 

However, if you're like many people, you may not be certain that the symptoms you're experiencing (or observing in others) are signs of EDS.

If so, use the following "EDS Symptoms Checklist" - which was designed by medical professionals and sleep experts - to help you determine if you, or someone you know, may be suffering from EDS and should consult a physician.

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Symptoms Checklist

An "At-a-Glance" Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Indicator

Check any / all that apply to your situation:

When I wake up in the morning I usually wish I could sleep at least another hour.

I'd usually give anything just to lie down and nap for 20 minutes each day, without others knowing about it.

I often look forward to "sleeping away the day" on weekends or days off.

I doze in and out of sleep as I watch TV or read books.

I often have trouble focusing.

I am embarrassed and / or disappointed with my lack of production or performance at work, home, or in school.

I must have caffeine to function well during the day.

My sex life is suffering due to impotence and / or lack of interest or energy.

I often feel depressed.

I am subject to mood swings.

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If you are experiencing just one of the symptoms included in the list above, you should call us toll -free today at 866-499-1588 o use our online Appointment Request Form to schedule an appointment with one of our board-certified sleep physicians. 

When you call, we will answer your questions, listen to your concerns, and / or schedule you for a confidential consultation with one of our board-certified sleep physicians, who will explore the possible causes of your sleeping problem and offer you solutions for treating it.

Why Seek Help Immediately?

EDS is a medical condition that negatively affects all aspects of the lives of sufferers. Personal and professional relationships may be strained, job or school performance may be poor, etc.

Furthermore, EDS can actually endanger the lives of others due to avoidable workplace, home, or motor vehicle accidents.

So, please call us toll-free today at 866-499-1588.

What is EDS?

EDS, or excessive daytime sleepiness, is a very common sleeping disorder where sufferers feel extremely fatigued during normal waking hours.

While EDS is an obvious signal that people may not be getting adequate restorative sleep, it is often overlooked as being symptomatic of other, more serious, sleeping disorders.

EDS interferes with big and small daily activities – including driving, operating heavy machinery, and workplace performance - affecting approximately 43% of adults for at least a few days each month.

A variety of physical and psychological factors as well as lifestyle choices can cause EDS, such as:

  • Persistent stress
  • Lack of exercise
  • Sleep apnea
  • Restless Leg Syndrome (also known as, PLM or Periodic Limb Movement)
  • Heartburn
  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine or other stimulants
  • Depression
  • Poor sleep hygiene (extreme room temperatures, bright light exposure before or in bed, caffeine intake later in the day, sleep position, over stimulation before or while in bed - e.g. trying to sleep with TV on - or irregular schedule)

Why Choose Feeling Great Sleep Centers To Help Tackle Your Sleeping Disorder?

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For over a decade, our knowledgeable and experienced registered sleep technologists, licensed respiratory therapists, and board-certified sleep physicians (who are also certified by the prestigious AASM, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine) have helped thousands of North Carolina residents finally get the good night's sleep they deserve.

So, today they... 

  • Sleep better and feel better
  • Drift into – and stay – in a relaxed, sound sleep
  • Worry less about falling asleep behind the wheel of a car or truck
  • Wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle their days
  • Enjoy more fulfilling relationships with spouses or partners, children, family members, and friends
  • Are less distracted and able to sustain their focus throughout the day
When An Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Disorder is Treated Successfully, Quality of Life Improves

When An Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Disorder is Treated Successfully, Quality of Life Improves

And we want you to experience these benefits as well, so please call us toll-free at 866-499-1588, so we can help you as well.

When you do, you'll enjoy the added convenience of our all-in-one solutions for the testing, diagnosis, and treatment of sleeping disorders.

For instance, we can also provide you with top-of-the-line respiratory products such as CPAP and BIPAP machines, oxygen systems, and nebulizers at our JCAHO-accredited respiratory equipment company, Feeling Great Respiratory Equipment (formerly "Second Breath Equipment Company").

And that's not all ... If you're like most of our patients, you already have more than your fair share of daily stresses, so we've also worked hard to ensure that your journey to a more restful night's sleep is convenient, affordable, flexible, comfortable, and speedy.

That's why we also...

  • Have convenient locations in Durham, Burlington, and Jacksonville, North Carolina. (View our office locations).
  • Use world-class state-of-the-art medical techniques, equipment, and procedures within our comfortable, "bed-and-breakfast" style testing centers. (Click here to view our Virtual Tour slideshows)
  • Employ many sleep specialists, which include registered sleep technologists, licensed respiratory therapists, and board-certified sleep physicians (who are also certified by the prestigious AASM, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine) and all of whom have passed our stringent educational and patient-care requirements.
  • Provide our patients with the following world class testing services:
    • Diagnostic Overnight Sleep Studies (PSGs) - These are general monitoring and evaluation studies that confirm or rule out sleep apnea.
    • CPAP Titration Studies - If, after PSG testing, moderate or severe sleep apnea is diagnosed, patients return for second overnight CPAP Titration studies, where their CPAP pressure levels are adjusted to ensure that their therapy is as effective as possible.
    • Split-Night Sleep Studies (Baseline PSGs plus CPAP Titrations) - Split-night studies are conducted when moderate or severe sleep apnea has been observed (according to AASM guidelines) during the first half of overnight PSG tests. In these situations, our sleep technologists perform CPAP titrations during the second half of the night (see explanation above).
    • MSLTs (Multiple Sleep Latency Tests) - These tests - used to diagnose narcolepsy - measure our patients' levels of daytime sleepiness. MSLTs are conducted during the day following overnight sleep studies.
    • MWTs (Maintenance Wakefulness Tests) - These tests are generally conducted to ensure that therapy is effective for patients - particularly commercial drivers and shiftworkers - who have been diagnosed with sleeping disorders.
  • Offer diagnosis and treatment for the full spectrum of sleeping disorders, such as Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), sleep apnea, insomnia, parasomnias, and narcolepsy.
  • Accept most major credit cards and provide hassle-free insurance claims processing (we’ll even make sure you receive the maximum benefits allowed by your insurance carrier).

There's no reason to allow your restless nights to continue, because a good night's sleep isn't a luxury – it is an active state that is vital for renewing your mental, emotional, and physical health.

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So, please call us today toll-free at 866-499-1588 to obtain more information or schedule a confidential consultation.  It will be one of the best decisions you’ve made. You have our promise.

Additionally, it's also a great idea to complete our Epworth Sleepiness Scale if you'd like gain more insights into your level of sleepiness.


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Our Dedicated Team of Professionals:

  • Board-Certified Sleep Physicians
  • Licensed Respiratory Therapists
  • Registered Sleep Technologists
  • Patient-Care Consultants

Feeling Great Sleep Centers offer...

  • Leading-Edge Testing and Patient-Centered Care
  • All-In-One Sleep Solutions - Physician Consultations & Evaluations * Sleep Testing * Treatment * CPAP / BiPAP, Oxygen Supplies & Equipment

Feeling Great Sleep Centers, Clinics, Equipment Support Locations and Corporate Headquarters

Our Feeling Great Sleep Centers are conveniently located throughout North Carolina and each deals with one or more specific sleep-related services. You'll find our sleep centers at the specified locations listed below. Also, free parking is available close to our Durham, Burlington, and Jacksonville locations.

  • Corporate Headquarters, CPAP Clinic & Store, Physician Clinic: 4111 Capitol Street, Durham, North Carolina 27704 (Location Map)
  • Oxygen Equipment & Supplies: 115 Olympic Avenue, Durham, North Carolina 27704 (Location Map)
  • Sleep Center: 4007 Roxboro Road, Durham, North Carolina 27704 (Location Map)
  • Sleep Center: 6011 Fayetteville Road, Suite 102, Durham, North Carolina 27713 (Location Map)
  • Sleep Center, CPAP Clinic & Store: 1161 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, North Carolina 27216 (Location Map)
  • Sleep Center, CPAP Clinic, Physician Clinic: 3642 Henderson Drive Ext., Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546 (Location Map)

We look forward to being of service to you!

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Toll Free: 866-499-1588.
E-Mail: support@FeelingGreatSleepCenter.com

Fax Durham: 919-477-1688.
Fax Toll Free: 866-499-1288.

Sleep Medical Center Locations: Durham, Burlington, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Feeling Great Respiratory Equipment: Oxygen, CPAP / BiPAP, Nebulizers.

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