Nightmare Nearly Kills Sleepwalking Tennis Player!

Sleep Disorders - ABC News

The common sleep disorder known as sleepwalking can be very dangerous as one junior tennis circuit foundout recently when during a nightmare, he fell out a 3 story window!  Not long ago another sleepwalker, walked out into traffic and was hit by a truck and killed.  Not all sleep disorders are quike so dramatic,but the loss of sleep can lead to a number of other health problems.  If you or a loved one have,or suspect you might be suffering from a sleep disorder, be sure to seek a medical evaluation. 

To read the full story about Peter Polanksy's near fatal fall, click on the link below...

Sleep Disorders ABC News - Jul 27, 2006 ... "Sleep disorders are incredibly more prevalent than most people used to believe," said Dr. Mark Mahowald, one of the world's experts on sleep disorders.

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