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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