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How long can the human body stay awake with no sleep before serious side effects happen?? I been awake now fo 6 days not by choice and not on anything.

By Rising Asked Jun 13 2009 3:36AM
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by Duck on Jun 13, 2009 at 4:09 am Permalink

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Not every doctor can handle a problem such as yours. Infact most would probably just prescribe a strong sedative (sleeping pills). I went to medical school for a year which doesn't prove that i'm right but definately gives me an edge when it comes to a medical question. You could have a brain tumor. A good Dr. would be sure to give you an MRI. Can't you see by the other answers to your question that your condition is extremely serious. We want to see more questions from you in the future. DON'T PLAY WITH YOUR LIFE!
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Avatar Rising Jun, 13 2009 at 04:18 AM
He didn't want to give me a sleeping pill actually didn't want to forget the word ... but gave me a valum since this is the only one I have not tried.. I have had several MRI's and had one in Sep of my head cause of a car accident I am dealing with. think I fell asleep for an hour.. today.. but I am going early in the morning to get my meds and will go to the ER just want to call my uncle first he was a surgent that was very well known. if I feel any worse before 8 I will go myself.

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by Duck on Jun 13, 2009 at 3:44 am Permalink

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I believe I answered your question whem you had been awake for 3 days. You said you had been halucinating. This was a clear sign that your brain was crying out for rest. Seek medical help at once. have a close friend or relative take you to the emergency room. You could die, YES DIE! Is this a serious enough side effect for you to finally take some action?? If you have no friends or relatives call 911. Even if you have no insurance or hate doctors i am sure they can help you.
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Avatar Rising Jun, 13 2009 at 03:54 AM
yes I know but I went to my doctors and he gave me some medicine. I am not fatigued I am energizer bunny..I p/u my meds today.. my hallucinations have gone away have not seen any all night. I wanted to try the meds before thinking of emergency room .. but wanted to see scientificaly how long and what signs are to watch out for besides me dead.. he checked my heart lungs and everything is strong and normal ( not normal to be awake this long) but normal that my heart and lungs are going strong

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by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi COAT on Jun 13, 2009 at 3:42 am Permalink

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this is really dangerous...you need to seek medical help immediately!! lack of sleep can be a cause of death.
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by krsnaknows on Jun 13, 2009 at 3:41 am Permalink

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You need to do something about it. Take medical help.Though Yogi's are known to remain awake and without food for long but in your case it must be different.It must be some medical condition for which you require medical help!
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