Are there any natural ways to treat sleep apnea?

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Question by SANDJOY54: Are there any natural ways to treat sleep apnea? I have just been diagnosed with sleep apnea, and I;m awaiting the appointment with the pulmonologist. Just wondering what to do in the meantime.

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Answer by labor nurse
normally, sleep apnea is worsened if you're over weight. If you are, you could consider starting a fitness program. That can decrease your sleep apnea greatly!

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Can sleep apnea in your childhood affect how well you sleep later on in life?

Question by sarahleigh!: Can sleep apnea in your childhood affect how well you sleep later on in life? I had sleep apnea when I was younger due to very large tonsils and adenoids. They were taken out when I was four years old. I am now 18 and have been having difficulties falling and staying asleep for around four or five years now. I was wondering if there is any connection.

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Answer by Remy
Some patients have problems even if they had surgery. For example, if you had big adenoids, then surgery can be an important step to do, avoiding complications with a CPAP machine for the rest of your life. However, did you know that some sleep apnea patients had the same difficulties in sleep even they've had removed the tonsils and adenoids? One of the reasons is that they have another cause for their sleep disorder, like fat around their neck, a big tongue that can obstruct the airways in sleep, or central sleep apnea.

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How do I break this sleeping disorder?

Question by Nineteen-Twenty by Ten-Eighty Pixels :): How do I break this sleeping disorder? I've gotten into this crappy sleeping disorder and I can't get to sleep until 3 in the morning, then I wake up at 1-2 pm the next day. How do I break out of it?

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Answer by Ridiculous
Wake up at 7AM and you'll pass out by 10PM. Wake up at 7AM again....repeat. If your alarm does not work have someone beat you with a stick.

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What to do about disruptive snoring from uncooperative husband?

Question by SweetKlutz: What to do about disruptive snoring from uncooperative husband? Husband and I have been married 23 years. 7 years ago, husband began snoring. It quickly grew into a huge problem and I am at my wits end. I'm lucky to get 2-3 hours of sleep a night. I have been patient with his snoring, gently rolling him over or even rubbing his back to quiet him down. I will admit I have gotten aggravated some nights and elbowed him, too. I've begged him to go see a doctor (he frequently quits breathing - dangerous)! He refuses to go, and gets mad when I try to discuss it. He says it's MY problem because he sleeps fine. I think that's inconsiderate for him to say. He also kicks violently during the night and I have bruises on my legs from it. I've tried many brands of earplugs, earbuds/iPod on full blast, have taken OTC meds to sleep, and often end up on the couch (we have no spare bedroom). Nothing's worked, even being on the couch (he's THAT LOUD)! I need suggestions on total noise blocking earplugs if they exist, plus how to stop him from kicking me.

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Answer by Stillunsure
Divorce...either he goes and get a CPAP machine or your going to get a lawyer. The CPAP is much cheaper however...and solves snoring once and for all. Guaranteed! What's he afraid of...he won't look attractive in his Darth Vader mask...self-centered bonehead. Just for that I'd start punching him in groin every time he woke me up by snoring too.I'd start with a fist at first...and by the third or fourth time - elbow that thing like it was trying to kill your mamma.

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How do you turn the pressure down on a Sleep Apnea Machine?

Question by Eunice Melinda Saunders: How do you turn the pressure down on a Sleep Apnea Machine? I have Sleep Apnea and need to adjust the air pressure on the machine. I have lost my insurance and can not afford to have it professionally adjusted. If you know how please answer this question. Thanks!

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Answer by Rayne
There are 275,000 different kinds of machines... Ok, not really. But there are so many different kinds, you should include the make of machine. However, a lot of 'home machines' are locked in to a specific setting by the company and cannot be adjusted - without knowing how to unlock it. And, why do you think the air pressure needs to be adjusted? Without a formal sleep study, it's almost impossible to know what pressure you need.

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Q&A: does lack of sleep or not eating healthy develop sleep disorders?

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Question by Melissa: does lack of sleep or not eating healthy develop sleep disorders? how are sleep disorders develop? is it because of lack of sleep or not eating right? or is it a hereditary condition?

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Answer by Jenna
It could be all three, or none. Lack of sleep can make your body think it doesn't need a lot of sleep even though it does, eating junk food doesn't help, or not eating enough could be a factor. It could run in your family (Most of my cousins and I have it), or if you take perscription medicine it could be a side effect. It could be a bunch of things

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How many people diagnosed with a sleeping disorder?

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Question by QGC: How many people diagnosed with a sleeping disorder? I am doing a paper and want to include the number of people have A sleeping disorder (not a specific one) Does know of a website in which I can quote that? Thanks!

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Answer by madbikeman
like 1/5 people.hope this helps.

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Why does sleep deprivation make the symptoms of sleep apnea worse?

Question by JoeT: Why does sleep deprivation make the symptoms of sleep apnea worse? I recently did a sleep study and found that I have obstructive sleep apnea and it causes me to wake up during the night - often many times. I go through cycles where the problem gets much worse, one night of poor sleep leads to another worse night of interupted sleep, and so on - sometimes for a month or even more. I have heard that sleep deprivation makes the symptoms of sleep apnea much worse, and as I am searching for the right treatments, I was just interested in finding out why - what is the mechanism that causes this? Very strenuous exercise during the day or early evening can have the same effect. Thank you for any insights.

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Answer by myconfusion101
Actually, sleep apnea is a condition where you actually stop breathing during sleep. For most people, this causes them to wake up quickly; for others, it's a life-threatening situation (especially for babies and small children). I imagine if you're not getting much rest, when you do finally get to sleep your body is so tired it's hard for your body to wake up when you stop breathing. Also, even though your body eventually trains itself to sleep lightly in order potentially avoid apnea, when YOU finally get some sleep your body falls into a deeper sleep. This makes it harder for your body to avoid apnea. I would advise you to get plenty of rest whenever possible. I believe you should obtain a sleep apnea monitor from your physician. This will sound an alarm to wake you up when you stop breathing, or if your oxygen saturation level drops below a certain percentage. This may alleviate some of your anxiety and help you sleep better at night. Just a thought. Good luck.

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I have a sleep disorder, I cannot fall asleep until dawn. Is there anyone else out there like me?

Question by GabbyGal: I have a sleep disorder, I cannot fall asleep until dawn. Is there anyone else out there like me? I know its a sleep disorder, i forgot what its called. My doctor wanted me to go to some sleep clinic. I would just stay awake the entire time. I just want to know if anyone elese has this trouble and how to correct it.

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Answer by dickdamick
work the night shift I do works out well

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Q&A: What is the name of this sleep disorder?

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Question by Tree Eater: What is the name of this sleep disorder? I can't remember the name of the sleeping disorder but the symptons are something like this. Whilst still asleep, the patient 'wakes up' to discover that they are lying in bed unable to move and that someone or somebody is attempting to smother them. They eventually wake up properly.

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Answer by jmpboy
sleep paralysis look it up for more info. Im a sufferer so i know good luck and god bless

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Does anyone know if there is a correlation between sleep apnea and diabetes?

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Question by Diana J: Does anyone know if there is a correlation between sleep apnea and diabetes? My husband has diabetes and Sleep Apnea. Can you tell me if you have diabetes can this cause you to have Sleep Apnea?

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Answer by jurydoc
Is he overweight? Both diabetes and sleep apnea are correlated with obesity. This COULD be the connection. I am unaware of any direct connection between diabetes and apnea.

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Q&A: What are the symptoms of sleep apnea?

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Question by : What are the symptoms of sleep apnea? I am a 13 year old girl, and i think i may have sleep apnea. I can sleep for almost 12 hours a night, but I wake up extremely tired. Could I have sleep apnea? I really want to know if I could have it. Apparently I snore and I sleep talk. What are the symptoms? Could I have sleep apnea?

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Answer by Me
My dad has it. He snores VERY VERY loud. What happens is your heart will stop beating for like a split second because of the snoring then you'd wake up. So he never could sleep through the night. He went to the doctor and the doctor had him go to a specialist that had you stay the night in a hospital where cameras watches you to see your sleeping habits. He got a breathing machine which is two little plugs that go in your nose when you sleep and deliver air. I don't think you have sleep apnea. 12 hours could be to much sleep for you so try 10 or you could be growing so your body's tired

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Is sleep apnea a condition your born with or can u develop it?

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Question by Glornak 7: Is sleep apnea a condition your born with or can u develop it? I used to sleep through the night without waking up most of the time. Now I wake up maybe 3 or 4 times a night. I never get restful sleep. I also experience a lot of sleep paralysis. Could this be linked to sleep apnea?

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Answer by Lynnie
Sometimes sleep apnea is caused by obesity so yes you can develop it. Also it is more common in older men and hardly ever in young boys so that is a yes to developing it also. What you are describing sounds more like a type of insomnia. Middle insomnia if you are waking up in the middle of the night. Is there something that is making your mind busy or agitated at night instead of being calm? The sleep paralysis sounds to me like your brain woke up and got alert while your body is still asleep. The last thing that shuts down before you sleep is the switchover to autonomous physical activity - meaning the conscious physical ability is turned off last - bottomline you are aware but not fully awake physically. Yoga and relaxation techniques may help you. Sleep apnea is quite different - the person stops breathing continually maybe every minute or so and is jerking themself awake when they want to get breathing again. Layman's description - hope it worked.

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Q&A: what is the mortality rate for patients with severe sleep apnea?

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Question by Nicole M: what is the mortality rate for patients with severe sleep apnea? ___ out of ____ people die from severe sleep apnea. (or any other statistics about mortality rate) what is the life expectancy with proper treatment?

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Answer by Mary
There is a lot of undiagnosed sleep apnea out there so your first question is difficult to answer. People who fall asleep at the wheel because of sleep apnea and die in a crash would be in a different statistics. People who die of heart disease because of damage from high bp caused by sleep apnea fall in a different category. You second question is also difficult to answer. It depends on when the person was diagnosed and what is their co morbidity's. Does treatment save lives, I would say definitely. It saved mine. I was diagnosed in my 30s and am 100 percent compliant.

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What kind of sleep disorder is it when a person starts to sound drunk at night when tired?

Question by heart_focus: What kind of sleep disorder is it when a person starts to sound drunk at night when tired? I am talking about a person who does not drink any alcohol, use any drugs (legal or illegal), and who has been this way most of their life? Also they are definitely a "morning person" but cannot focus well after about 8 pm and then start to sound naturally drunk by bedtime. (I know this is a sleep disorder because I found it once and now can't remember what it was). I am not talking about sleep deprivation. I'm talking about regular and normal hours of sleep, such as 10-6 or 11-7 every night. I think it may be part of "Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome." Anyone heard of this before? (I have Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, the opposite of what I'm talking about here).

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Answer by Michael G
It is not a sleep disorder. In fact, sleep deprivation (to any degree) is chemically very similar to drinking insofar as how it affects brain chemistry and the physical results. Its completely normal.

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Is it possible that sleep apnea may contribute to night leg cramps?

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Question by : Is it possible that sleep apnea may contribute to night leg cramps? 70 year old, male with night cramps approximately 5 hours after falling asleep. He appears to have sleep apnea that is untreated at this time. Takes Prednisone, blood pressure medicine and Crestor. Could the sleep apnea contribute to the leg cramps?

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Answer by Mary
It can. Leg cramps is usually restless leg syndromes. Treating the sleep apnea can treat the RLS. If it does, there are medications for it. He would benifit from a sleep study

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