Sleeping disorder...?

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Question by lemmon: Sleeping disorder...? Is it possible to sexually act out during sleep and not remember it? Is there a disorder like sleepwalking?

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Answer by jj.mcintosh
There are many sleeping disorders, and yes, this is one of them. Actually, it is a symptom of one of them. Google sleep disorders to learn more.

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Is this a sleeping disorder?

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Question by Cayluhh: Is this a sleeping disorder? I accidentially fell aslepp at 7 in the evening one night. I slept until about 5 the next morning, then woke up, went to get some Nilla Cakesters and then I went back to sleep. I had a nightmare, and I tried waking up, but couldn't! It was like I was awake in my dream but In real life I wasn't. When I finally woke up, and looked at something I saw what had been in my dreams. I was scared, but I went back to sleep. Anyone know what this might be?? Thanks! :]

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Answer by Gabe
its called a nightmare!

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Would this be a sleeping disorder?

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Question by dude: Would this be a sleeping disorder? I can't ever sleep during normal sleeping hours. And then I'm tired during the day. What should I do to get a normal sleeping schedule?

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Answer by Layla
Hey. Yes, this does sound like a sleeping disorder. You should see your local GP but for the time being here are some tips... Try to stay quite still when you sleep (fidgeting makes it much worse). Also eating just before you sleep is bad because your body concentrates its energy on digesting the food and not on trying to get to sleep. Coffee is the worst thing you can ingest before sleeping as it will keep you up for a seriously long time.I find that reading tires out my eyes, so I do that if I'm having trouble sleeping. Trying to get to sleep in a dark or semi-dark room is very good, never try to fall asleep in a fully lighted room. If your tired in the afternoons I find that holding out (refraining from sleeping) until around 6pm then having a shower will keep you up until around 11pm, and then you should doze off quite easily. Off coarse none of these things are a guarantee, but I find they help. I hope this helps you!

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Snoring !!!!!?

Question by mommy: Snoring !!!!!? My husbnad snores as loud as a Dinosaur !! He does not have any symptoms of Sleep Apnea and we have tried Everything available in the pharmacy . Nothings has helped..........can someone recommend something please !! We r now sleeping in different rooms.

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Answer by the_only_solorose
have him see a pulmonologist.

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Can my Dad die from sleep apnea?

Question by new2sk8ing: Can my Dad die from sleep apnea? Well, i dont really much about it, but my mom just recently left to visit her grandmother, and my dad has sleep apnea. she told me to sleep with him to make sure he is alright, and im 16 so doing so would be kind of awkward, and i move around alot when im trying to sleep, so i wouldnt want to prevent him from falling asleep. so can anything bad happen if my dad isnt being watched when he sleeps? he has a CPAP machine btw

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Answer by Dave87gn
sleep apnea can result in death YES

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Q&A: Sleep apnea???

Question by Raven M: Sleep apnea??? Are there any exercises (oral) that a person can do to strengthen their neck muscles & mouth muscles, to help stop sleep apnea? Are there any books on this subject? There has to be another way of helping this condition other than operations. (yes I am working to lose weight) Thanks!

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Answer by Elmer F
Hello, I'm sorry you've OSA. No. There aren't any exercises to firm up your airways. You do need to lose extra weight. That can minimize/eliminate symptoms. There are expensive dental appliances of minimal use. Standard therapy is by C-PAP machine. These machines are wonderful now. Years ago, they were horrible. Please look up sites on this, & educate yourself. OSA kills. Don't be a victim. Good Luck.

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sleep disorder?

Question by Kelly: sleep disorder? what does it mean when someone says "count sheep" are any of the following symptoms some desiese or syndrom that anyone has ever heard of: taking over 2 hours to fall asleep, geting thirsty at night, sensitivity to sound and light at night, having to pee right when you are about to fall asleep or in the middle of the night, super deep sleep, taking over a week to get back to normal sleep times. help me find way to fall asleep fast. also, how can you take off nail polish other than nail polish remover(we ran out)

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Answer by RepoMan18
How much caffeine do you consume? This will give you all of the symptoms you describe. Try cutting back.

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sleep apnea?

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Question by pandabear8806: sleep apnea? i have position dependent sleep apnea but it isnt bad enough to need a cpap machine, any ideas on what i can do to sllep better?

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Answer by nana4141
http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_apnea.htm

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How common is sleep apnea?

Question by redleg510: How common is sleep apnea? I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. My doctor says I'm not getting up to urinate, I'm awake because of sleep apnea. Is this a common problem?

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Answer by ppn19789
many people have it but i wouldnt say its a "common problem"

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Q&A: do i have a sleeping disorder?

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Question by black: do i have a sleeping disorder? So like everynight i sleep around 3 or 4..like i want to sleep early but i cant. sometimes i will lay down w everything off and would still be awake for hours.. i never get sleepy till its really late.. also if i need to wake up i will wake up if its really important and i wont b that sleepy.. this mainly happens when im on vacation.. thing is i work and stuff so i should b tired but i just cant sleep..ryt now its 3:47am... is this a sleep disorder? please serious answers! thats the thing! when im at work or doin the day i am tired..always tired..but once i get home and to my room my tiredness just disapears. whenever i wake up early i am not tired for the first few hours but it starts to kick in around the afternooon..

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Answer by condor1
a sleep disorder is when your tired thru the day, if your not tired during the day I would say no you don't have a sleep disorder you just don't require that many hours of sleep to function.

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Have you ever had surgery for sleep apnea?

Question by joe_blue_collar: Have you ever had surgery for sleep apnea? Have you had surgery to treat sleep apnea? What was your experience like?

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Answer by sarge927
I have sleep apnea and the CPAP machine works for me, but my father-in-law had the surgery to remove his uvula and he regrets it. He finds it's a lot easier to choke when eating and it hasn't really helped him. The other surgery is where they break your jaw and realign it, and just the thought of the surgery and the recovery was enough to scare me off...

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teen girls &snoring?

Question by ☆♥ C&ice♥☆: teen girls &snoring? ok i am 15 im 5'3" around 125 and i know i snore but a while back my cousin slept over and she said that i snore pretty loud i dont want this to affect me if i sleep over my friends house or in the future like with my bf any suggestions to stop the snoring or at least tone it down however there is no flem (spelling) or mucus do you guys think that this is weird at all? what would you do if your gf did this?

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Answer by Albert W
halk up mucus and blow your nose before bed lol

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Q&A: Possible sleep disorder?

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Question by F-MAN: Possible sleep disorder? I never haven't slept well for the past couple years but lately i think my lack of sleep has been effecting my everyday life. In school it feels like i can barley stay awake and its hard to concentrate. i play baseball for my high school team and alot of times i feel to tired to react, run and do other athletic stuff. Its not like i haven't slept for weeks or anything. But alot of times i will lie in bed for hours then get up to use the bathroom and see that its 2 or 3 o'clock in the mourning and have to wake up at 6:30. Some nights i won't sleep at all. Sometimes i am able to sleep for an hour or two when i get home from school. If their is something important during the day that i have to do i will usually drink a few cups of coffee or throw down a few energy drinks. I have used sleeping pills before but i feel like a have a hangover everytime i use them. do u think i might need prescription sleeping pills? I am a 17 year old male BTW. ya...what is REM sleep?

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Answer by Drew
Probably.

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Low energy and sleep apnea?

Question by eatme: Low energy and sleep apnea? My Doctor and I believe that I may have sleep apnea, which I am scheduled for testing. My appointment isn't until next month and then it takes three weeks to get the results back. In the meantime, I am totally exhausted and find no motivation to get anything done, which is very difficult because I have three children. What are some things I can do to raise my energy levels so that I can make it through the day and accomplish at least the basic needs of my family?

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Answer by Rabby
Well..that's hard to do when you don't have any energy...I can tell you that my friend was diagnosed with sleep apnea and after she got her CPAP (machine they give you to correct sleep apnea) she is a different person..she has lots of energy..so just keep thinking 3 more weeks and If I do have it I will have more energy..good luck

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What causes snoring?

Question by shasta: What causes snoring? Does being overweight is a cause of snoring? How can I stop snoring? I know laying on my stomach or side may help. Will losing weight help also. I notice I am snoring more as I get older.

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Answer by breaker12
when you breath through your mouth and your nose at the same time your sinesses are plugged and air cant get it so then you are forced to snore

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Do I have a sleeping disorder?

Question by NoNamedNickname: Do I have a sleeping disorder? It didn't happen when school was still on, cause I was exhausted from playing basketball in the day and talking after school, but now that it's summer, I don't play as much basketball, and I call friends a couple of times a day .. But, now, when I try to sleep, my mind starts thinking way too much, and I tend not to sleep until an hour after I get to bed .. Do I have a sleeping disorder?

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Answer by Kaimalie
Your not alone. I wish I can tell you but were in the same boat. I been taking Tylenol PM to help me sleep but not a good thing to depend on a pill every night. I just can't wait to have a health insurance and consult with a doctor about it. Good luck.

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How to Eliminate Snoring?

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Question by : How to Eliminate Snoring? I was wondering if anyone can tell me if they've found a cure to eliminate snoring? Thanks

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Answer by Bill
If you smoke or are overweight it can cause snoring problems. Poor diet and excessive stress can also cause snoring. There are certain foods and drinks that can contribute to snoring such as soft drinks and sweets. You should also try to avoid alcohol, fatty foods or dairy products before bedtime because they can cause nasal blockage which leads to snoring. Sometimes just using a firmer pillow can help relieve snoring problems. One of the best ways I've found that seems to completely eliminate snoring is by performing some simple mouth and jaw exercises a few minutes a day. After a few sessions doing these exercises my snoring problem was cured for good. I was really happy when someone told me about these exercises at http://RealHot.Info/Stop_Snoring that eliminated my snoring. After years of suffering from this embarrasing problem, I can honestly say my snoring is finally eliminated for good. I know my wife is really happy as well.

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Sleep Apnea?

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Question by xorenée: Sleep Apnea? I think I might have sleep apnea..A little while ago i jolted out of bed gasping for air. I had no idea what was going on and why i had just flung myself into the wall. My heart was pounding, my hands were shaking and it was really scary. It's happened before, but this time was really bad. Like im too scared to go back to sleep. Does anyone have sleep apnea? What happens when you go to the doctor for it?

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Answer by no name
that happened to me often.. like someone is sitting on my chest and i cant get up to get air... It started when i started to smoke...The doctors first questions was do i smoke? and i could not believe it.. 1 a month this happens to me and i still cant quit smoking

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Q&A: Can Papilledema be caused by Sleep Apnea?

Question by Jeffrey: Can Papilledema be caused by Sleep Apnea? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papilledema http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_apnea

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Answer by john
I do not see the connection

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question about sleep apnea?

Question by Becksterincali: question about sleep apnea? I have sleep apnea. I wake up at least 10 times a night (that I know of)when the back of my throat closes up and I cant breath. Im spacey during the day and have a constant headache. Ive been prone to depression/anxiety in the past, and to make matters worse....i freak out when I jerk out of a dead sleep when I cant breath and it starts a panic attack. I called my doctor, but he cant see me for 2 weeks. Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with this until I can make it to my appointment? Im scared.

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Answer by rgtheisen2003
Do you have any walk-in clinics where you live?

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Q&A: do i have sleep apnea?

Question by mrs.volleyballwarrior: do i have sleep apnea? my bmi is 18.5---i'm right at the borderline of underweight so i'm not obese i do have trouble sleeping-falling asleep-not when i am asleep and i've been doing a lil researching and i really don't think i have sleep apnea but my friends think so none of the symptons match though so what DO i have?!?!?!

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Answer by Diane D
I think it is unlikely that you have sleep apnea. It is more likely that you are having trouble falling asleep for another reason----poor sleep habits, like maybe too much caffeine or excitement before going to bed, too much noise, stress, etc. Google "sleep hygiene" and you will find some useful tips.

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Why do we snore??

Question by janet: Why do we snore?? How can i stop snoring???

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Answer by heart
lack of sleep

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panic/anxiety disorder from sleep apnea?

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Question by Edgar: panic/anxiety disorder from sleep apnea? My doctor gave me this machine that I am suppose to have on when I sleep and I have to return it to him. I told him my random breathing interruption that I have and how it game me all this anxiety and panic disorder, no asthma, perfect healthy lungs, so he wants me to do this test and also a test to measure my breathing when I run and walk. anyways, does anyone know what sleep apnea is and if it can cause panic and anxiety, my doctor said that it always causes personality changes from an angry person to an extremely panic person and that it is very common. Im 19 male and have been having this shortness of breath for about 2 years now and its hell. But i never wake up in the middle of the night or anything, only 1 time of these 2 years

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Answer by Small Fry
Well sleep apnea is a condition where you stop breathing for a short period of time in your sleep and it doesn't always wake you up. Some people it may, but I have seem my mom do it before and I think my husband saw me do it and it scared him half to death. Sleep apnea can cause personality changes, but usually panic and anxiety is what causes sleep apnea. Hope this helps a little. You can google sleep apnea and see if there are any home treatments that you could try. I don't have any solutions. Mine doesn't bug me. My mom had to buy a breathing mask and use it at night. My dad made her stop because it was too loud for him to sleep. I liked it when I still lived at home because then I couldn't hear him snore throughout the house at night.

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Does anyone else have sleep apnea?

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Question by Forever: Does anyone else have sleep apnea? Last night I stopped breathing and woke up gasping for air. I couldnt't fall back to sleep. This hasnt happened in awhile, the last time was probably last year. I got tested for this a few years back and the lab said that i have this condition. I'm wondering if i should tell my family that i love each of them in case something happens to me, yet I don't want to tell them because I don't want to make them worried.

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Answer by blaze23
If it has been confirmed through the lab that you do indeed have sleep apnea than you can get a prescription for a C-pap machine to wear at night. It forces air into your airways to keep them open. This way you are not oxygen deprived and you don't have to worry about sleep apnea related death.

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Heavy heartbeat? Sleep Apnea?

Question by fugitive2007: Heavy heartbeat? Sleep Apnea? For the past year or so I have gotten sleep apnea symptoms every once in a while. Lately I have gotten them maybe once or twice a week just keeping me awake at night at extra hour while I try not to gasp for air every time I try to sleep. Lately, mainly last night. I had it horribly and every time I tried to fall asleep I would get it bad and end up gasping for air. I finally fell asleep but today I have a much heavier heart beat than usual and possibly irregular heart beat? Im not to sure bout having an irregular heart beat as i dont know what that sounds like. I am going into the doctors Wednesday but I am wondering if this heavy heart beat is just me nervous and my anxiety kicking in or something serious?

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Answer by Lolly Pop
Okay well sleep apnea is and can be a very serious problem, If you are over weight that can have alot to do with it and i suggest you get on a healthy diet asap! This will help you out so much. Also it could just be that you are falling to deep into a sleep and you think your not breathing, Dose this happen when you think about it before you go to bed? If so this is not sleep apnea this is a panic attack which would also explain the heavy heart beat. I am not a doctor so I cant guarentee anything, I would say that you are fine, when you dont think about it and it dosent happen that means that it is just your nerves and fear that is causing this. Just make sure you do see your Doctor on wenseday just to okay this. Good luck and try not to worrie about it because all that will do is make you feel worse.

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Am I suffering from a sleep disorder?

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Question by sweetpea2693: Am I suffering from a sleep disorder? After school, I usually take a nap for about 2-3 hours and can't fall asleep until about 12-1 in the morning. Every day when I get up to go to school I feel tired and overwhelmed throughout the day. On my weekends, I also spend my free time taking naps in the afternoon. Is this a sleep disorder or are my sleeping habit just off balance?

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Answer by Babygirl Gonzalez
You don't exactly have a sleeping disorder. You can take two Nyquil. You can take three Benedral.. Or you can start staying awake through the whole day.. After that you'll be able to sleep easier.

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Q&A: Are there any new type CPAP masks (for sleep apnea)?

Question by Bill D: Are there any new type CPAP masks (for sleep apnea)? For those of us with sleep apnea its very hard to obtain info on new apnea products.

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Answer by 3B69
I have Sleep Apnea, but I depend on my Dr., who also has Sleep Apnea, to suggest what masks to use. We just got done fitting me for a new mask and after 9 years I am finally getting a new machine, with warm air mist. Here is the web link the national sleep apnea organization. They have a forum that can possibly answer any specific questions you may have. http://www.sleepapnea.org/ And here is the google search. http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGIH,GGIH:2006-46,GGIH:en&q=sleep+apnea

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How can i stop snoring!?

Question by : How can i stop snoring!? It's so embarrasing, i snore loud. What can i do?!

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Answer by Taylor K
close your mouth for starters.

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Stop snore,what should i do?

Question by : Stop snore,what should i do? My husband has a bad habit. When he is sleeping,he always make snore. I can't sleep well. What should I do?

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Answer by Anna
Hey, I suffered this problem before but solved it now. I found the tool in it. http://www.bestmedicaldirect.com/air-and-environment-breathing-and-respiratory-aid-wholesale-dropship.html Maybe you can try. Good luck.

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getting rid of sleep apnea?

Question by T.C.: getting rid of sleep apnea? I have sleep apnea but my doc says its not severe enough to do anything about (quack). what lifestyle changes can i make to get rid of this problem from hell? losing weight will not help in my case because i am 5' 9" and 138 pounds. thank you.

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Answer by Remy
Yeah! Sleep apnea is a "problem from hell", even if it's a mild case. Seems to me that you have a "bonus" problem, because you doctor did nothing about your sleep apnea. So...what should you do? Fortunately, if you have a mild apnea, you can treat it with behavioral changes, such as: * try sleeping on your side rather than sleeping on your back as it can produces loud snores because of blockages. * elevate the head when you sleep. This measure can alleviate snoring and make breathing easier. * Use an air humidifier at nighttime to make the air moister. * don't smoke for at leas several hours prior to bedtime. Doing so, the smoke can cause the airways to tighten in the neck, worsening sleep apnea. * maintain regular sleep hours. In my case, I had to quit my shift work job, to have a normal sleep. * use a nasal dilator, saline nasal spray or breathe right strips to help open nasal passages. Now, you should know that is important to understand your cause of your disorder. What obstructs your breathing? Your large adenoids and tonsils, your tongue, your small neck? This is important, too. Well, I hope it helps. Good luck!

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How to stop snoring?

Question by iask: How to stop snoring? How to stop snoring?

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Answer by Middleman
Almost always, the first answer is to try to drop some excess weight. Proping up the bed is also helpful, so that the head is a little higher than the feet. And, as silly as it may sound, putting a fan on in the bedroom, facing you, helps some people.

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I think I have a sleeping disorder....?

Question by XxCayenne_catastrophexX: I think I have a sleeping disorder....? Every night I cant sleep. I just lay in bed for like 2 hours and then I'm wide awake when at first I was tired. I stay up until an hour before school but sometimes I stay up all night and the next day I actually get sleep. This has been going on for 5 weeks, i just dont get it. No matter how hard I try I just cant sleep at all! The next day I feel miserable and tired and its stressing. is this normal? whats wrong with me??? I feel like i need to catch up on days of sleep. My dad cant sleep either. should we see a doctor? please help! Is it bad having a sleeping disorder, because im not even sure if i have one.

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Answer by Alice E
Try taking Melatonin at night. It is all natural, you can buy it in the vitamin section. If that doesn't help you, then definitely see a doctor.

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Q&A: How long does it take to recover from throat surgery for sleep apnea?

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Question by John R: How long does it take to recover from throat surgery for sleep apnea? I recently had throat surgery for sleep apnea. My throat is exptremely sore, especially when I swollow. How long will this last?

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Answer by johnalbert g
15years

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Could it be a sleeping disorder?

Question by Yuki: Could it be a sleeping disorder? Recently I haven't been able to sleep, well not recently, it's just I can never get to sleep when I want to, I'll be laying their for about a half hour and I won't fall asleep. I've constantly been up all night, til 6 am, then I fall asleep. I also started getting headaches, stomach aches, my paranoia is coming back in, chest pains, shivering when it isn't cold, sore throats. I figured I was just getting sick cause I wasn't getting enough sleep, I don't know if it could be something more, but I really need to get to sleep because of school. I don't really know what I'd be depressed about, the only thing coming up is school which I'm actually glad about, I can't wait for this year. I can list maybe two things I could be depressed about it, but they've never bothered me before

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Answer by Nina
maybe ur depressed and feeling stressed

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Do you know anything about sleep apnea?

Question by happydawg: Do you know anything about sleep apnea? I have been a sleep walker for a long time. I get up in the nite and mess around in the bathroom. Walk around the house and actually lately I have been pretty busy at nite. I sometimes wake up in the middle of my activites, and sometimes I wake up and realize I did something stupid. One of the doctors I work with believes I may have sleep apnea because he says I "look" like someone with sleep apnea. He says he can see it in my neck area. I can see my adams apple and granted since I am 43, my cheeks have gotten fat, but I would not consider my neck overly fat. He says sleep apnea is a major cause of sleep walking in adults and he believes I should go for a sleep study. I have never been able to sleep in strange places. I usually sleep about 7 or sometimes 6 hours a nite. I am a pretty uptight personality. Do you know anything about this? I am a nurse, but never really have dealt with this condition and would like some information. Its really freaking me out.

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Answer by kamilion101
i thought sleep apnea dealt with breathing problems. like when you're sleeping, u "forget" to breathe for a bit. Some people usually have headaches due to less oxygen. But i may be wrong. Google it! :0)

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Q&A: Do dogs help with sleep apnea?

Question by Ashleyy: Do dogs help with sleep apnea? I have sleep apnea and someone told me that if you sleep with a dog in your bed it could help. I guess if you stopped breathing for awhile they would awaken you or something? Is this true?

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Answer by natashav2003
Honestly i have NEVER heard of such a thing but the bond between an animal and a human can be crazy deep and dogs are usually way more in tune with health issues than we are so that being said...i can completely see it as a possibility. What can it hurt ?

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WHY do PEOPLE SNORE?

Question by *NANCY*: WHY do PEOPLE SNORE? what causes people to snore?

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Answer by Max_Gio
During deep sleep, the muscles in the body relax, and as the muscles in the throat relax, the airway partly closes. This is normal. Air comes into and out of the lungs through this airway. However, if the air flow in the throat and nose is obstructed, the air passage is narrowed, which causes snoring. Snoring is the fluttering sound created by the vibrations of tissues against each other in the back of the throat and nose. The tissues obstructing the airway and vibrating against each other can be the soft palate, the throat, the uvula, the tonsils, or the adenoids. (The soft palate is the soft part of the roof of the mouth.) ~Heredity - You can inherit a narrow throat, which can cause snoring. ~Being overweight - Excess weight and fatty tissue in the neck cause your throat to become smaller. ~Being middle-aged or beyond - As you age, your throat becomes narrower, and the muscle tone in your throat decreases. ~Being male - Men have narrower air passages than do women and are more likely to snore. ~A history of smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke - Smoking relaxes muscles and also creates nasal and lung congestion. Exposure to secondhand smoke can cause the same snoring problems as smoking does. ~Lack of fitness - Poor muscle tone and lax muscles contribute to snoring. ~Nasal deformities, such as a deviated septum - Nasal irregularities can cause obstructed breathing. ~Enlarged adenoids or tonsils - Larger than usual adenoids or tonsils can cause obstruction of the airway and additional vibration during breathing. ~A long soft-palate or uvula - A long soft palate or uvula dangles in the throat and can cause fluttery noises during relaxed breathing. ~Alcohol or medications (sleeping pills or antihistamines) - Alcohol and certain medications increase relaxation of throat and tongue muscles, which makes snoring more likely. ~Allergies, asthma, a cold, or sinus infections - Such breathing problems cause blockage in your nasal airways and make inhalation difficult. This in turn creates a vacuum in your throat, and noisy breathing. ~Sleeping on your back - Sleeping flat on your back allows the flesh of your throat to relax and block the airway. Moderate snorers tend to snore only when sleeping on their backs. ~Sleeping on overly soft pillows - Pillows increase the angle of your neck and can contribute to obstruction of your airway, which causes snoring.

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Snoring?????

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Question by Samantha H: Snoring????? Does anyone know any natural cost effective ways to stop or lessen someone's snoring. It is coming between me and my partner and I need it to stop, but I don't have a lot of money for the strips and such. Can anyone help?

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Answer by hamylett
i used earplugs and would sleep with my head at the opposite side of the bed, i would end up that way in the middle of the night. i know it's aggrivating, i will wake up with a headache a lot.

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Sleep Apnea?????

Question by Bald is beautiful: Sleep Apnea????? With not being able to sleep soundly through the night for some time, I'm thinking I might have sleep apnea. I understand there are tests for such conditions and an air mask that one can wear at night to improve breathing. Now, I've seen pictures of such masks and these do not look at all comfortable ... you've got a band that clamps around your forehead and a cover for your nose with an attached vaccum-type hose. Has anybody either worn one of these contraptions or known someone who has? Are they custom-fitted? Does one get used to such a mask quickly? Does the accompanying air pump rattle and shake during operation and keep you awake? Thanx ...

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Answer by rusty k
Yes, my dad and brothers use them. They are kind of expensive, but cheaper than surgery. They say at first its weird then you get used to it so i would look in to them. GOOD LUCK!!

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Do I have a sleep disorder?

Question by Zac Watts: Do I have a sleep disorder? I know I most likely have a sleep disorder, but I'm not sure which one. I wake up frequently at night, usually 3 or more times a night, for just 3 or 5 seconds (sometimes I just look at the time) then fall back asleep, disrupting R.E.M. sleep. I wake up feeling exhausted and not wanting to get up, even after 7 or 8 or 9 or even 10 hours. My sleep schedule is relatively the same all week. Monday-Friday I go to bed around 1-1:30 am and get up around 10:30, but sometimes I have to sleep till noon. Saturday and sunday I go to bed around 2 and get up at 10:30. It's not sleep apnea. Also right before I try to sleep I have thought rush through my head making it hard to sleep. Another thing I've been told relates to a sleep disorder is my leg irritability. I constantly shift my legs trying to get comfortable before I can fall asleep. Do I have a disorder and what is it?

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Answer by Darrick I
Not positive if it's a sleep disorder. Best way to find out is to have a sleep study done. Something to try that helps with the rushing thoughts and frequent wake-ups that helped me a considerable amount is Melatonin. It's over the counter and comes in 3mg and 5g sizes. Try and take a 3mg right before you go to sleep and if need be you can take 2 3mg the next night and see if that helps a little more, if at all. The good thing about it is that your body naturally produces it, so it's not addictive and doesn't have the negative side-effects that prescription sleep pills do.

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Is this a sleeping disorder?

Question by cindy pham: Is this a sleeping disorder? I have anxiety but sometimes at night, i would be so exhausted and tired but can't sleep. I get this uncomfortable feeling and go through out the house to find a comfortable place for me to go back to sleep and it just makes me go crazy when i try to hold still and fall asleep because im not comfortable or something.. Its not my mattress. I literally go to 5 different places in one night and i keep tossing and turning but i can't lay still to sleep.

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Answer by Kɪʟʟɪɴɢ ᴍᴇ ᴡɪᴛʜɪɴ.
What you have, dear, is called Insomnia. Insomnia is most often thought of as both a sign and a symptom that can accompany several sleep, medical, and psychiatric disorders, characterized by persistent difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep or sleep of poor quality. Insomnia is typically followed by functional impairment while awake. One definition of insomnia is "difficulties initiating and/or maintaining sleep, or nonrestorative sleep, associated with impairments of daytime functioning or marked distress for more than 1 month. Insomnia can occur at any age, but it is particularly common in the elderly. Transient insomnia lasts for less than a week. It can be caused by another disorder, by changes in the sleep environment, by the timing of sleep, severe depression, or by stress. Its consequences – sleepiness and impaired psychomotor performance – are similar to those of sleep deprivation. Acute insomnia is the inability to consistently sleep well for a period of less than a month. Insomnia is present when there is difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep or when the sleep that is obtained is non-refreshing or of poor quality. These problems occur despite adequate opportunity and circumstances for sleep and they must result in problems with daytime function. Acute insomnia is also known as short term insomnia or stress related insomnia. Chronic insomnia lasts for longer than a month. It can be caused by another disorder, or it can be a primary disorder. People with high levels of stress hormones or shifts in the levels of cytokines are more likely to have chronic insomnia. Its effects can vary according to its causes. They might include muscular fatigue, hallucinations, and/or mental fatigue. Some people that live with this disorder see things as if they are happening in slow motion, wherein moving objects seem to blend together. Chronic insomnia can cause double vision. Sleep-onset insomnia is difficulty falling asleep at the beginning of the night, often a symptom of anxiety disorders or the delayed sleep phase disorder. Nocturnal awakenings are characterized by difficulty returning to sleep after awakening in the middle of the night or waking too early in the morning: middle-of-the-night insomnia and terminal insomnia. The former may be a symptom of pain disorders or illness; the latter is often a characteristic of clinical depression. Poor sleep quality can also occur as a result of, for example, restless legs, sleep apnea or major depression.

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Is it a sleep disorder?/?

Question by hello: Is it a sleep disorder?/? At night, I never get tired. I stay up late and never seem to get bored. I read magazines, paint my nails, watch tv, do some of my homework, check my facebook, etc. etc. etc. I never seem ready for bed! Now, as soon as I do go to bed, I seem to fall asleep right away. The problem is that I am never actually sleepy. And then the next morning I am always very tired. It's easy to say "just go to bed earlier.." but it's not!!! It doesn't bother me that much, I'm just wondering, is this normal? Any type of disorder or anything? Just curious, thanks!

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Answer by HotRedhead
Yes this is a problem. Whether you "feel" tired or not, your body is very exhausted and wishing for rest. Remember, sleeping is a way for the body to recharge. You feel tired in the morning because you don't sleep. You have something called sleep deprivation. Sleeping pills are not the answer either. You just need more exercise and get out there more during the day to tire yourself out.

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Q&A: Insomnia vs Sleep Apnea

Question by insomina: Insomnia vs Sleep Apnea How can you tell whether you have insomnia or sleep apnea? Whats the difference?

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Answer by linuxsuze
insomnia you don't sleep. sleep apnea you stop breathing for a moment. generally you have a sleep study done. people with sleep apnea use a cpap that blows air in their nose under a given pressure and can be claustrophobic.

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snoring during sleep ....help?

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Question by schizo: snoring during sleep ....help? how to cure a snorting sound in a persons breathing while they are asleep?? my roommate usually snores and its soo disturbing during nights?? Is there any permanent cure to this kind of thing,, please give some advice

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Answer by Lourdes
he should see a Dr. snoring is symptomatic of many health problems the least is Sleep Apnea. unfortunately a lot of snorers don't believe they snore so tape him. get ear plugs.

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Do I have a sleeping disorder?

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Question by debani: Do I have a sleeping disorder? The earlier I sleep the more tired I am, and I can't dream, the last time I dreamed was about 6 months ago. Do I have some sort of sleeping disorder

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Answer by bandaid_46
You may have a physical disorder, namely sleep apnea. You should have it checked out. Your doc can order an exam in a local sleep clinic where they can monitor your sleeping. If you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, they can treat it with CPAP [Continuous Positive Air Pressure] to keep your airways open as you sleep. Good luck and God bless.

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sleep apnea?

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Question by doc_0074: sleep apnea? what are the signs and eventually,the effects of sleep apnea? i sometimes wake up from my sleep coughing vigoriously...like im choking

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Answer by ThePerfectStranger
Snoring badly and drowsy all day due to lack of proper rest. It is not healthy for your body to not get enough sleep. You are vulnerable to heart attacks. See a doctor and check into the sleep test. The test will tell how bad the apnea is.

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PLEASE HELP!! Worsening sleep disorder?! No help?!?

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Question by Musiclover: PLEASE HELP!! Worsening sleep disorder?! No help?!? I have fibromyalgia and a VERY bad sleep disorder mixture of insomnia and hypersomnia (its really hard to understand the mixture but i have both). And nothing is making them better. Im even starting to have restless leg syndrome so the disorders are worsening They have given me trazadone and upped the dose 3 times with no help and all the non medicinal remedies are not helping. The one thing the doctors were SURE would work is set bed times but insomnia prevents me from getting to sleep on time at night and hypersomnia presents me from getting up at the right time. What should i do?! Ask about a sleep clinic?! PLEASE HELP?!

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Answer by ChiMom
A sleep study may be the best thing.

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Is it possible that i have sleep apnea?

Question by Lisa: Is it possible that i have sleep apnea? Ok so whenever i wakeup i ALWAYS feel tired, this is causing me to skip school just to go back to sleep even. it's only been the second week and ive already done it. i skipped today i went to bed at 9 and wokeup at 6 and was still VERY tired so i decided not to go then i woke up at 10:45 and i still feel like i never had sleep. i dont know if i snore at night i dnt sleep with my parents & siblings. is it possible that i have sleep apnea? I get enough exericese i run for 45 minutes without stopping almost everyday of the week. ( im on the cross country team )

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Answer by Florida Girl
No, it's called not eating right, and not enough exercise. Edit: Do you know what foods you eat determine how well you sleep? It's a proven study. Eat more healthy foods. Try staying up later (going to bed at 10:30) and then waking up. The reason your tired all the time is because you are getting too much sleep... if you sleep too much your body will feel tired.

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I need to know about sleep apnea?

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Question by puddy_cat05: I need to know about sleep apnea? does sleep apnea cause strokes or heartattacks in time if not taken care of??

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Answer by ijrg
no, but you can die in your sleep if you don't get a respiratory machine.

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about snoring?

Question by nascar7007: about snoring? I noticed I have begun snoring and it is becoming louder and louder..how do I stop it?

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Answer by poorsadcow
The pharmacist should be able to recommend something to alleviate the problem. You can help yourself by avoiding alcohol before bedtime and cutting back on cigarettes if you are a smoker. Also, being overweight doesn/t help. If you snore so loud you wake yourself up you will eventually begin to suffer from fatigue during the day. You could even develop a condition called sleep apnoea which means you briefly stop breathing while asleep. People often laugh at snorers but its no laughing matter really. Get yourself along to a pharmacy and good luck!

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Sleeping disorders?

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Question by Kristen: Sleeping disorders? Im not sure if this is a sleeping disorder or not but it happens about every 2 nights or so. When I go to sleep i will be in the middle of a dream but im fully aware that im sleeping and it is like im awake and then a tingly feeling goes all across my head and i go completely numb and I know im awake but i cant get my eyes to open and I try to move my arms and legs but they wont go. After a little time im always able to open my eyes and get my body to move. is this anything I should worry about?

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Answer by kris
It sounds like sleep paralysis. My boyfriend used to get that a couple times a month for several years, and this has happened to me a couple times and can be very scary, but since it's not recurring we didn't do anything about it. Sleep paralysis can be present in various sleep disorders including narcolepsy, so if you have other symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness you might want to see your doctor to get that evaluated, get a sleep study, etc.

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Q&A: How do I stop my snoring?

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Question by Sohlanse R: How do I stop my snoring? I NEED HELP!! I never snored my whole life until this month. I had problems breathing out of my nose since i fracture my nose back in middle school..it heal and it looks straight but every time i clean my nose, their seems to be a difference of size inside the right compared to left size of my nose..so i've been breathing out of my mouth since then and i became so use to it that it just seems natural to me but i started to snore and this is coming out of my mouth..my friends recorded few minutes of my sleep and i look ugly with my breathing, my jaw will shake once in a while and the sound of snore coming out of my mouth..I want to know what is the reason to this, is it because of me gaining so much weight. I've gained a lot since high school and im only 20..two years in and i gained 40 plus bounds..The other weird thing is that before when brush my teeth i will see this thing hanging at my trough which is normal but now i see two big round shape tissue next to it..so im just wondering wat is the reason and how do i get rid of this snoring??

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Answer by Alice
Maybe try the breath right nose strips? I've heard that they can help.

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Q&A: What is Deep Sleep Disorder?

Question by lilrockchic2001: What is Deep Sleep Disorder? My boyfriend is terrible at getting up on time or wakening up! He can stay up to all hours of the morning and seen him waken up at 9am and go to bed at 6am. The problem is, when his alarm sounds, he sleeps through it, its a very loud alarm and to test how bad his sleeping is, i have actually placed the sounding alarm on his ear (cause i was getting pissed off by this point of him not waking up) and he slept through it. i have seen him sleep through a fire alarm and today he slept through his mobile, housephone, buzzer and chapping. Is this ACTUALLY a disorder, i have never met someone who can sleep through all this and wake up as if nothing had happened, its actually really scary at times. Sadly not typo! he has woken up at 9am and then not gone to bed till nearly 24 hours at 6am! :|

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Answer by Celina
Is it possible he is hard of hearing? I'm sure he must be after you putting the alarm on his hear, ha! (just kidding) But anyway, you say he sometimes goes to sleep at 6am and wakes up at 9am? Or is that a typo and 6am is meant to be 6pm? If this is true, then it's rather normal to be in a deep sleep after not having much sleep the night before. I sleep through my alarm because of that! Yes, Deep Sleep Disorder is real.. it's a bunch of related sleeping disorders and can be caused by environmental or emotional changes

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Q&A: What is the problem in sleep disorder?

Question by : What is the problem in sleep disorder? hi yahoo answers tell me the problem in sleep disorder........

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Answer by Naveensuthas
Sleep disorder reduces a lack of quality sleep can cause accidents, affect your relationships, health, and mental prowess; and make you feel generally disconnected from the world...Everyone experiences occasional sleep problems, but getting a good night’s sleep is essential for feeling refreshed and alert during the day. Lack of sleep might make you feel foggy and unable to concentrate in the work thus reducing the overall performance of the body as well as in the work...

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Q&A: what is the onset of sleep apnea?

Question by Al: what is the onset of sleep apnea? Hi, Does anyone know how Sleep Apnea develops? Can it hit you even if you used to be a good sleeper. Or does it begin the moment you are born? Recently I have developed some terrible insomnia, for the past 2 months I have slept an average of 3-4 hours a night. Sometimes I lay in bed for hours just to wake up groggy and not refreshed. It almost feels like I was day dreaming all night. I have to take a xanax just to fall alseep. Anyways can this be a sign of Sleep Apnea? My ex GF said I used to snore. I’m a very healthy 24 year old male.

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Answer by davelennv
Sleep apnea is a condition in where you stop breathing while you are sleeping. Your are sufferfing from insomnia. If you were sleeping at night, and woke up in the morning groggy, then I would suspect sleep apnea.

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how to lower the sound of snoring?

Question by Rock: how to lower the sound of snoring? is there anything that the person can do? like pinch the nose before sleeping or wearing something that make snoring so sound

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Answer by Laura
A big feather pillow...

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Possible Sleep Disorder?

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Question by Tabitha: Possible Sleep Disorder? Is there a name for a mental condition characterized by dreams about loved ones dying, suicide, and other tragedies regardless of foods eaten or not eaten before bed, time of month, etc? I mean a condition that affects only the dreams- dreams similar to something a depressed person would have, but the person is not depressed?

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Answer by Alisa Lagrange
No there is no sleep disorder like that. Most sleep disorders relate to waking/sleeping patterns, abnormal sleep rhythms and abnormal sleep activities. The only sleep disorder that involves dreams are Night Terrors. But the definition of a night terror involves being conscious but unaware, and a lack of memory of the event. Since you remember what you dream, it can't be that. Not much is known about why we dream, and what triggers bad dreams; but sometimes stress, overwork, worry or watching violent movies etc can cause bad dreams. Some people also think we express our basic fears in our dreams. So if you fear losing a family member or experiencing a tragedy, then maybe it's coming out in what you dream.

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define sleep disorders?

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Question by Sakina: define sleep disorders? what is sleep disorders? what are the courses of sleep disorders? how does it affect us psychologically?

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Answer by Allan M
sleep disorder is sleep that is not in order The devil will get U

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Q&A: do I have sleep apnea?

Question by Sarah: do I have sleep apnea? I'm not sure if I actually have it. I've woken up with the feel of or actually gasping for air.... I've only notice it 4-6 times now, it doesn't happen to often. Each time I was sleeping with my bite guard (which i've only had for a few months now). Could the bite guard be causing the gasping? When I talked to my mother earlier today she happened to be watching something about it on tv, and she said people have died from sleep apnea? Is this true? I'm not to worried because I don't think I have a severe case, If I have it at all. Also each time it's happened I was having a crazy dream like I was trying to scream for help and couldn't yell, one dream a ghost walked through me and the cold made me gasp, stuff like that...but those dreams are most likely just been because I was gasping in the first place. Thanks for reading!

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Answer by Will
IDK

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Q&A: Snoring!!!?

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Question by Ryan R: Snoring!!!? How can i stop snoring like without surgery? Thats like a cheaper way to do it yourself or something at the store? Cause its embarassing when ur hanging out with peps at a sleepover and u snore all night..=(

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Answer by tessa
get some snore no more, or those strips you put over your nose.

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Do I have a sleep disorder?

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Question by TweeyB: Do I have a sleep disorder? Is it a sleep disorder if you cant sleep through the whole night? Not matter how hard I try I cant if I got to sleep at ten at night I end up waking at 2am. I find it better to go at 12am but I have to rest because of school and my one year old daughter. Any suggestion on sleep remedies or things I could try to do get a better nights rest without waking up as early as 1am?

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Answer by Danielle
I dont think its a disorder because im the same way but try sleeping pills

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How can I prevent snoring?

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Question by Ms. Denton Lone Star ™: How can I prevent snoring? I know I'm overweight because of depression & my medicine. It's very difficult to lose weight, & I don't like annoying people by snoring. When I was younger & skinnier, I used to be a silent sleeper. What are the consequences of snoring?

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Answer by *Amanda*
breathe right strips work for me, my boyfriend can actually get some sleep now.

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PLEASE HELP! Do i have a sleep disorder?

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Question by Holly: PLEASE HELP! Do i have a sleep disorder? i think i might have insomnia... so it takes me a really long tie to get to sleep. even if i'm tired (sometimes over an hour) i wake up most nights at around 2-4 am. and then it takes me about half an hour to get back to sleep. i also wake up really early on the morning. i try to have a lie in at the weekend and i wake up at 7:30 do i have a sleep disorder?

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Answer by thresher
Sleep patterns you have don't seem out of the ordinary.Mine are like that.Sleep comes in cycles. You wake up and it does take time to get back to sleep.I know a women that sleeps 10 hours a night.That isn't the normal time but that seems what she needs.Some need less time other more. I know another with Fibromyalgia,it's a disorder that causes much discomfort,this causes her to be very tired so she takes naps throughout the day.In your case I don't think there is a problem. Mainly keep the same patterns you'll be fine.

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Snoring Question: looking for remedies?

Question by Kevin: Snoring Question: looking for remedies? I snore pretty badly at night and was wondering if anyone had some out-of-the box ideas to help this problem. I am open to trying any kind of natural remedies as well. I have already tried with little to no success the following: Saline nasal spray, various types of breath right strips, and some "natural snoring tablet", which I assume was a placebo. I have looked into what types of surgical procedures are available, and they all seem to have mixed results If anyone could offer any advice, I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

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Answer by Tony I
Losing weight has made a difference for many people. When I weigh over 195 I snore, when I weigh less I almost never snore. Another possibility is those mouth thingies you see advertised on the boob tube that help keep your air passage open. They really do work for many people. I don't have much faith in the breathing strips and even less in the snoring tablets. You'll find remedies for sales for just about any condition imaginable. Too bad so many of them are mostly sales hype. Good luck!

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Q&A: My Neurologist thinks my seizure is related to my sleep apnea.?

Question by SCARLETT: My Neurologist thinks my seizure is related to my sleep apnea.? I have sleep apnea and use a C PAP. I had a brain seizure (lasted 10 min.) and had many test run and nothing was found wrong. My neurologist thinks my seizure was related to my sleep apnea. I take anti-seizure meds. and don't know of having another seizure. Has anyone heard of this problem?

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Answer by Sasha
Sleep apnoea doesn't cause epilepsy but it can cause seizures in people who have epilepsy. Sleep apnea syndrome is a disorder of abnormal respiration during sleep that results in a combination of hypoxemia (low oxygen) and hypercapnia (high carbon dioxide). The syndrome can be caused by obstruction of the upper airway during sleep, by abnormality in regulation of breathing by the central nervous system, or by a combination of obstructive and central problems. Epilepsy and sleep apnea syndrome have a reciprocal influence on one another that may exacerbate the processes of both conditions: The apneic episodes lead to hypoxemia and to chronic sleep deprivation, because multiple arousals during the apneic episodes cause sleep fragmentation. Sleep deprivation and hypoxia can decrease the seizure threshold in epilepsy patients. In many epilepsy patients without sleep apnea, seizures may occur on arousal. Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) exacerbate sleep apnea by inhibiting respiratory drive centers and relaxing upper respiratory muscle tone.

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what causes people to snore?

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Question by anita: what causes people to snore? why is it that some nights i sleep peaciflly, and the next night im snoring

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Answer by lieselot h
Check out this site: http://www.coolquiz.com/trivia/explain/docs/snoring.asp Just type: snoring why in Google and you'll find it

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my 51/2 year old some snores.?

Question by mari_aset: my 51/2 year old some snores.? Is something wrong? What can I do to stop him from snoring?

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Answer by Missy
Talk to his doctor about it. He may need to have his adenoids removed or he may have a problem with his sinuses. Or it could be nothing. But it's always best to be sure.

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Q&A: Help! Do I have a Sleep Disorder?

Question by Jane: Help! Do I have a Sleep Disorder? EVERY SINGLE TIME I do not get "enough" sleep I feel ill. I will get cramps, diarrhea, and sometimes a fever. What is wrong with me??????

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Answer by Joseph
Do have a real nervous feeling in your stomach when you go to bed? If so try listening to some calming music to help you relax and fall asleep. If that's the case, try this band call Explosions in the sky. very good instrumental band, very relaxing.

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Can you have insomia and sleep apnea?

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Question by gloried: Can you have insomia and sleep apnea? Or is insomia a symptom of sleep apnea?

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Answer by sherockstn
You can but they are entirely different disorders. See link below:

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Anyone know the cure for sleeping disorders?

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Question by laughing: Anyone know the cure for sleeping disorders? Well, I've had it about a year now. At first it came and went and then after a few months, it's stuck. Some people tell me I have to reset my inner clock, and I've tried, but it hasn't worked. Yes, I'm constantly tired. And because I don't get sleep, I'm always sick. It's frustrating. My usual amount of sleep is 5 hours or less. I'm up till about 1 or 2 am. I have to wake up at 6 am. If I'm lucky, I fall asleep around midnight. Any tips? I know I have it mainly because I have PMDD (if you don't know what it is look it up before answering) and I'm going to a doctor soon. But right now I'd like to try some 'home remedies'. Only serious answers please! Thanks!! Thanks for the answer. I'll post some more details to help you out. 1) I don't drink or use drugs 2) I NEVER nap haha 3) I'm always tired... 4) I dislike beds (i have no idea why) 5) I only use my bed for sleep 6) I wake up the same time every morning except on weekends. But Saturday and Sunday I wake up the same time, and then the weekdays a sperate time but those days are the same time. (if that makes sense... :P) The funny thing is, I've tried many of these things. I do have a bedroom, but for some reason I just don't like beds. If i get in a bed, I really can't fall asleep. Maybe it's my body's natural way of saying 'I don't feel safe'. I don't drink at all. Period. I've already missed too many days because I've been so sick. As soon as I recover from one illness, I get another. It's insane! I excersise a lot. I play many sports and love running. I break a sweat constantly. I'm not overweight or underweight. I have stress issues though, and depression which comes from my PMDD. Is meds the only thing I really have left??

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Answer by Sharp
Good sleep habits can prevent many cases from developing. Here are some recommendations from sleep experts. 1) Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and other drugs, especially after dinner. 2) Avoid excessive daytime naps. A person should take only one nap a day, if any, and the nap should be less than 1 hour. 3) Do not go to bed unless you are tired. 4) Have a comfortable, dark, quiet sleeping environment. 5) Use the bed only for sex and sleep. 6) Wake up at the same time every morning. Treatment of any underlying psychiatric condition may prevent some sleep problems from occurring. Weight management may prevent some cases of sleep apnea. Some sleep disorders cannot be prevented. Treatments vary depending upon the specific sleep disorder. Sleep disorder clinics often help people return to normal sleep patterns. Sometimes, sleep disorders go away by themselves. Other times, medicines can be used. For example, sleeping pills, such as zolpidem (i.e., Ambien), zaleplon (i.e., Sonata), temazepam (i.e., Restoril), or eszopiclone (i.e., Lunesta) may be given for insomnia. The treatment for sleep apnea involves weight loss for obese persons. The healthcare professional may also prescribe a CPAP machine, a special type of breathing machine used during sleep. The treatment of narcolepsy involves the use of powerful stimulant drugs, such as dextroamphetamine (i.e., Dexedrine), or non-amphetamine drugs, such as selegiline (i.e., Eldepryl, Zelapar), methylphenidate (i.e., Ritalin), pemoline (i.e., Cylert), or modafinil (i.e., Provigil) to keep people awake during the day. Other treatments are also used, depending on the disorder. PLS NOTE : DO NOT TAKE ANY MEDICINE WITHOUT CONSULT A DOCTOR. GOOD LUCK

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Does smoking affect snoring?

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Question by hearts_and_thoughts_2003: Does smoking affect snoring? I have been snoring loudly and I smoke 2 packs of cigarettes daily. I have quit smoking before. During the times I quit, I swear my snoring was decreased substantially. A friend of mine said smoking has nothing to do with it. I believe the smoking does have alot to do with it. Does anyone know who is correct?

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Answer by cork
I DON'T KNOW FOR SURE.. BUT I SAY SMOKING AFFECT ALL BREATHING.............

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Q&A: Is there a cure for sleep apnea?

Question by drebeest: Is there a cure for sleep apnea? I've been having sleep apnea for a few years now. My roomates keep complaining about it. Is there any way to fix it? also I'm aware that its a weight issue im working on that right now. I was just wonder if there was like some kind of breathing exercise or something to help it for the time being.

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Answer by meatpiemum
"Cure" probably isn't the right word. Here are several things you can try for sleep apna: 1. Monitor your weight. If your weight is significantly above the normal range for your height, this could be a factor. Taking off extra weight often helps alleviate sleep apnea. 2. Don't drink alcohol. Excess alcohol use (especially before bedtime) can also exacerbate sleep apnea symptoms. 3. Sleep on your side, rather than your back. 4. See your doctor and discuss whether CPAP is appropriate for you. CPAP is a mask that delivers continuous air while you are sleeping. This is cumbersome, though, and should be a last resort. Good luck!

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Q&A: Sleep Apnea?

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Question by wilsimba@sbcglobal.net: Sleep Apnea? What is sleep apnea? I am fourteen and am overweight. I sleep for 8 hours eveyday, but I'm always tired. I have frequent headaches and seem to be fatigued no matter how much I sleep. My family has a history of diabetes. My uncle sleeps a lot, but he stays awake for days at a time. Could diabetes cause this as well (I didn't have it last time I went to my doc).

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Answer by Danny
sleep apnea i believe is when you stop breathing while you sleep.

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What type of sleep disorder may this be?

Question by ricki c: What type of sleep disorder may this be? Hello,I recently had a sleep study done and the finding are i have a sleep disorder and i am being refered to a sleep disorder specialist.I was told i do not go into the deep sleep(REM) and that the maintance of the other sleep stages are disordered.Wanted to know if anyone has this type of problem and how they are dealing with it or what has helped them to feel well rested,as it has been many years since i have gotten a good nights rest.Appreciate all feedback.

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Answer by Morfeous
There are two main types of sleep: Non-REM (NREM) sleep consists of four stages of sleep, each deeper than the last. REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep is when you do most active dreaming. Your eyes actually move back and forth during this stage, which is why it is called Rapid Eye Movement sleep. Stage 1 (Transition to sleep) – Stage 1 lasts about five minutes. Eyes move slowly under the eyelids, muscle activity slows down, and you are easily awakened. Stage 2 (Light sleep) – This is the first stage of true sleep, lasting from 10 to 25 minutes. Eye movement stops, heart rate slows, and body temperature decreases. Stage 3 (Deep sleep) – You’re difficult to awaken, and if you are awakened, you do not adjust immediately and often feel groggy and disoriented for several minutes. Stage 4 (More intense deep sleep) – The deepest stage of sleep. Brain waves are extremely slow. Blood flow is directed away from the brain and towards the muscles, restoring physical energy. Take care always......

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what classes do you need to be a sleep disorder specialist?

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Question by samantha a: what classes do you need to be a sleep disorder specialist? what classes do you need to be a sleep disorder specialist?

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Answer by Sage
Unfortunately, there's no simple answer to this question. What you need to do is find out what schools in your area offer certification in Polysomnography (sleep disorder testing). Then you can see what those individual programs require because schools do vary in their curriculums.

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What are symptoms of a sleep disorder?

Question by InkInk: What are symptoms of a sleep disorder? Besides Insomnia, what other sleeping disorders exist? What are the symptoms of each one? Thanks for answering

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Answer by hello
Do a web search: sleep disorders and their symptoms You can go to 'sleep clinics' for help if you have a sleep disorder

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Q&A: What alternatives are effective for sleep apnea, besides CPAP?

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Question by Tim D: What alternatives are effective for sleep apnea, besides CPAP? I can't afford a CPAP machine right now. Are there any other alternatives that help with sleep apnea? I've tried a dental device before, but it hurts my jaw and teeth too much. Surgery is also not an option right now due to the cost. Is there anything else that can be done? I'm trying to lose weight, so no need to tell me that, either.

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Answer by SethSpeaks
There are NO other alternatives that will help other than weight loss and CPAP. You can get a CPAP quite inexpensively these days. Less than $ 500 to save your life is not too bad. Start saving if you don't have insurance and don't qualify for assistance. Also, if you can afford anything at all, you can RENT a CPAP. It isn't cost efficient in thee long run, but in the short term it can help a lot. None of the other gimmicks will work. They are for normal snoring, not apnea. There is one alternative that can help if you sleep on your back.. for short term assistance until you figure out your machine options. get a towel and roll it and put it under your neck which will tip your chin towards the ceiling. If you can sleep like this, it will help. Not cure it or be perfect, but it will help.

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How long have u known about you snoring while sleeping? What are the possible causes of snoring?

Question by puzzled me: How long have u known about you snoring while sleeping? What are the possible causes of snoring? i only found out that i snore while sleeping when i got married and that it is at its loudest whenever i am pregnant. How can i over come it? or can i? what can i do about it?

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Answer by kc.intlin
no problem a normal phenomenom snore well and enjoy ur sleep (well others may not get sleep because of ur engine running loudly!!!!!!!!!!!!)

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Q&A: Are there any cures for snoring that really work?

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Question by medium_of_dance: Are there any cures for snoring that really work? My boyfriend snores LOUDLY and I have to take sleeping pills when we stay together, but I don't want to make that a permanent thing. Those nose strips reduce it, but still it sounds like a herd of wildebeest. Any tried and tested reducers or cures that you know of?

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Answer by sissyfyia
Have him get a sleep diagnostic study. They can determine why he snores and even if it is hurting his health. It is possible that he needs more oxygen when he sleeps. Some people develop sleep apneas and actually stop sleeping momentarily while they are asleep. There are actual options. Have him sleep with his chest open if he won't have a study done. This is usualy very helpful if there isn't an underlying cause. If he sleeps on his side it may be the reason, constricted airflow.

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How do you make your friend stop snoring?

Question by hanstar: How do you make your friend stop snoring? We share the same bed and she snores so loud that I can not ever sleep. Which is why I am awake at 1:12 am asking this question.

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Answer by Fashionable Beauty
my dad also snore at the night,you can tell her that adjust her sleeping posture.Or let she do some relaxed exercise. the person who snores means she or he very tired in the daytime.

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What is the symptoms for sleep disorder?

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Question by : What is the symptoms for sleep disorder? Hi yahoo answers tell me the symptoms for sleep disorder and how it affects the body...

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Answer by iloveyouh:)
idk. . . sorry lmao :)

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My father has been having a sleeping disorder for about 15 years?

Question by Maktoom: My father has been having a sleeping disorder for about 15 years? When my father goes to sleep he says that there is something bothering him. He slowly moves his head back and forward. Sometimes his hands move, and he has a very hard time falling a sleep. He is religious so he blames everything on ghosts and other spiritual creature bothering him. I feel that it is a sleeping disorder which possibly has a cure . We went to a doctor and they said that there is nothing wrong. Can you guys help me figure out what is wrong with him?

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Answer by DeAnne
He should see a specialist in sleeping disorders. Or maybe it IS spiritual in which case he should visit a pastor; they'll know what to do. Maybe he needs a sleep aid like Melatonin (Walmart)

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Do I have a sleeping disorder and what would the name of it be?

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Question by Jillibean: Do I have a sleeping disorder and what would the name of it be? Okay, whenever I go to sleep, every single night, it's like I go into a temporary coma or something. I sleep extremely hard and no matter what noise goes off I can't wake up unless someone comes in and shakes me awake. I'm not sure if this is a sleeping disorder or not but it has come to my attention that that is a possibility and I was just wondering what you all thought.

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Answer by Nurse For 20 Years
That doesn't sound like any disorder. You just sound like a very sound sleeper and there's nothing wrong with that.

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Anti snoring pillow, snoring remedies that work?

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Question by Peter: Anti snoring pillow, snoring remedies that work? I need informacion about snoring remedies that work! Thanks for the help!

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Answer by baseball_is_my_life
When a person who snores rolls over on to their side, the snoring is greatly reduced because the pressure on their throats is lessened. There are also nasal strips out there that claim to expand the airways in your nostrils.

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What is the best solution for sleep apnea?

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Question by Your Future: What is the best solution for sleep apnea? I have sleep apnea but Im sure i do not want to use a c-pap or an a-pap machine. Just looking for the next best solution.

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Answer by richard c
honey every one knows that the best solution for sleep apnea is to have it treated by a professional doctor

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Q&A: What is a god way for my parents to stop snoring?

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Question by KB: What is a god way for my parents to stop snoring? They just recently got back together and they are 60 years old. They both snore so bad that they keep each other awake at night. They've had to resort to sleeping in separate rooms, it's so bad. What can they try to maybe not snore, or not snore so intensely? They snore in all positions so rolling each other over does not work. Does anyone know if those pillows that are supposed to stop snoring actually work? Does anyone know what they can try?

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Answer by gooseylucy
They need to see an ENT (ear, nose and throat specialist)

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I have a sleeping disorder and need help?

Question by KingDork: I have a sleeping disorder and need help? I have a pretty bad sleeping disorder. Now, even nine hours of sleep is not enough. I get to bed at around 10 or 10:30 then wake at 6. And I have a problem waking up. Even when awake it takes a long time for my body to motivate. Like, half an hour of being awake in bed to get up, an hour if it is not a school day. Then when I get home for school I need about two more hours of sleep. How can I break this habit?

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Answer by Hagen
Do you do any physical exercise? I'm guessing not.

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