What is Excessive Daytime Somnolence or EDS?
Excessive Daytime Somnolence, or Sleepiness, means that one struggles to stay awake throughout the day. The person with EDS is often able to stay awake if active, but easily nods off when sitting still. The person who falls asleep in meetings and the person who falls asleep right after sitting down on the couch both probably have EDS. More severe examples of EDS include falling asleep at stop lights or in the middle of a conversation. Chronic or prolonged EDS may be a symptom of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, or Periodic Limb Movement Syndrome. Return to the top of the page.
Excessive Daytime Somnolence, or Sleepiness, means that one struggles to stay awake throughout the day. The person with EDS is often able to stay awake if active, but easily nods off when sitting still. The person who falls asleep in meetings and the person who falls asleep right after sitting down on the couch both probably have EDS. More severe examples of EDS include falling asleep at stop lights or in the middle of a conversation. Chronic or prolonged EDS may be a symptom of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, or Periodic Limb Movement Syndrome.
