Question
we moved to eastern Africa a month ago. every time i eat something, all food and fruits, i feel drowsy and so tired. i sleep for many hours and have no energy. is it possible that the food here does not correspond with me? I also can not eat a lot at a time. my stomach will either not go or will get runny every 3rd of 4th day. trust you might know. thanks
Answer
If you are sleepy all the time it could be narcolepsy, which is the uncontrollable urge to fal asleep at inappropriate times, however since you have moved just a month ago, it sounds more like your digestive track cant tolerate the food. You first might want to see a gastroenterologist stomach doctor who may prescribe some antacid or something to see if you have gastric reflux commonly called gerd. However also go to sleepnet.com click on disorders then narcolepsy and read about it, but it sounds more like it could be a stomach problem more than a sleep problem its hard to say, if the description of narcolepsy sounds like you then you should go to a sleep center the local hospital can refer you. Feel free to email again karel
