A dear friend's husband sounds like he has sleep apnea. His interrupted sleep makes him lethargic and unable to work, meaning his wife works full time and takes care of the four kids, including a special needs child. He is moody, depressed, and has migraines and irritable bowel syndrome. I would like some accessible articles and anecdotes on the risks of untreated apnea; the benefits of treatment; and how treatment is accessed in the NHS (UK).
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posted by By The Grace of God
on Jan 10, 2013 -
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I'm not a poor sleeper, but I want to sleep more and especially get more REM sleep. How can I do it?
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posted by Borborygmus
on Aug 27, 2012 -
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I'm about to head to the Netroots Nation conference in Minneapolis, and as a vegan traveling for the first time with a CPAP machine for my sleep apnea, I have a few questions - snowflake details inside.
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posted by (The Rt Hon.) MP
on Jun 14, 2011 -
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Is it possible to treat sleep apnea and straighten teeth using the same orthodontic device?
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posted by Kalatraz
on Jun 6, 2011 -
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What might cause a marked spike in my anxiety/depression symptoms from 5pm-8pm (almost to the minute)? In terms of body chemistry, sleep/wake cycle, hormones, etc what does my body have going on during this time?
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posted by punkfloyd
on Mar 24, 2011 -
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Apparently apnea monitors aren't reliable in moving vehicles, and I may have to put my 11-day-old in the front seat to be able to see that she's still breathing. Anybody have experience or expertise?
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posted by wjm
on Feb 24, 2011 -
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What is the deal with my sleeping weirdnesses? Could I have sleep apnea? I'm 26, female, no more than 5 lbs overweight. I snore heavily but my fiance has never noticed me gasping for air or choking in the night.
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posted by tatiana wishbone
on Nov 4, 2010 -
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Tips and tricks to get my 3rd trimester fetus to settle down at night and let me sleep?
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posted by beezy
on Feb 23, 2010 -
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Has anyone successfully used non-surgical alternatives to CPAP therapy (oral appliances, special pillows, etc) for treatment of mild-to-moderate sleep apnea, or been able to stop CPAP therapy after losing weight?
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posted by tastybrains
on Jul 6, 2008 -
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I have severe sleep apnea (apnea/hypopnea index 66). I've tried various CPAPs (currently a
REMstar Auto M Series with C-Flex) and masks (full-face, nasal pillow, currently a nasal mask). The problem is that for every combination of machine and mask, I wake up in an hour or two, generally having swallowed a lot of air, and stop using the CPAP for the night. The respiratory tech says that it's working when I use it - index as low as 6, which is well within the normal range - but I'm so uncomfortable when I wake up that it's very hard to put the mask back on. Suggestions?
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posted by lukemeister
on Jun 7, 2008 -
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our 2.5 yo son has giant tonsils and sleep apnea.
listening to his labored breathing hurts us.
contemplating a tonsilectomy on such a little guy hurts us, too.
anybody wanna weigh in?
posted by oigocosas
on Jan 14, 2007 -
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Do you have sleep apnea and use a CPAP machine, or do you know someone who does? Help a CPAP newbie who's having a rough ride by answering a few questions and/or giving advice.
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posted by WCityMike
on Sep 27, 2006 -
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Another question about sleep apnea - specifically about how to deal with the actual moment of waking up choking.
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posted by ORthey
on May 30, 2006 -
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Sleep Apnea filter: Looking for advice on how to get fitted for one of those mouth guards that apparantly keeps your airway open.
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posted by spicynuts
on Nov 30, 2005 -
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Sleep Apnea... some, ooh, let's say about 5% of the population has it. I'm starting to think I might, too: not feeling rested in the morning, snoring at night, breathing stops irregularly, etcetera. Anyone got personal experiences, stories, or advice to offer? I'm not running to the doctor yet... unless y'all scare me into it!
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posted by five fresh fish
on Jun 20, 2004 -
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