The BIS provides both a total score on a continuous scale and a dichotomous score for the presence or absence of insomnia syndrome.
At 3 year follow-up 30% of the insomnia syndrome group had persistence of their symptoms and only 8% of this group had spontaneous remission [ 28].
In a longitudinal study where almost 40% of patients experienced persistence of an insomnia syndrome, there was a connection with menopausal symptoms and fatigue, acting as triggers for the development of insomnia [99,100].
In Morin et al's general population study of those complaining of poor sleep, 31% had what was described as insomnia syndrome, which included those who were dissatisfied with sleep and having insomnia for 3 nights a week for at least a month or those who took hypnotics.
Symptoms (e.g. insomnia), syndromes (e.g. restless legs syndrome) or diseases (e.g. migraine) were encountered.
The melatonin rhythm phase advancement caused by exposure to bright morning light has been effective against insomnia, premenstrual syndrome, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
8 12 These included degenerative joint disease/arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, plantar fasciitis, migraines/chronic headaches, temporomandibular joint disorder, chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, irritable bowel, irritable bladder, anxiety, depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorder, insomnia, restless legs syndrome and metabolic syndrome.
The main disorders are insomnia, restless legs syndrome, obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome, hypersomnia, the parasomnias, and circadian rhythm disorders.
From narcolepsy to insomnia, restless legs syndrome to sleep apnea, many of us find our nights are tormented, and our days ruined as a result.
My Pillow claimed it could prevent sleep loss associated with insomnia, restless leg syndrome, neck pain, fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, migraines and other ailments.
Recent work has begun to shed light on the mechanistic basis of sleep disorders like insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, and a host of others, but a more detailed genetic and molecular understanding of how sleep goes awry is lacking.
