Cure For Sleep Apnea

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   How well does a tonsillectomy cure sleep apnea?
   I have sleep apnea and have a tonsillectomy scheduled for later this year. How well does this fix sleep apnea?

   • ANSWER:
     Tonsillectomies alone do not 'cure' sleep apnea. Surgical remedies for sleep apnea usually are for those patients that do not respond well to other treatments, usually surgery is a last resort.

     The correct term for the surgery is called a Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, it removes parts or all of the uvula, soft palate, tonsils, adenoids, and pharynx. Its success rate is about 50%. Basically its a coin flip.

     The tonsillectomy could work, only if its enlarged. Same goes with the other parts that I listed above. The enlarged tissue(s) tend to obstruct your airway when you sleep, especially when you lie on your back.

     I would recommend getting a second opinion and see if your doctor would recommend a sleep study performed on you. Also check with your insurance if it is covered.

     Usually, sleep apnea can be resolved with diet and treatment using a CPAP machine (Continous Positive Airway Pressure). It can significantly improve your sleep.

     Good luck and have a good night's sleep!

2. QUESTION:
   What is a cure for sleep apnea outside of ?
   having a machine. I took a pulmonary test the doc says I have sleep apnea. Any cure outside of the breathing machine?

   • ANSWER:
     weight loss if you are overweight, surgery to pull your tongue or jaw forward if it is obstructive sleep apnea.

3. QUESTION:
   what is the best cure for sleep apnea?
   I've been diagnosed with sleep apnea. What is a good way to get cured ot if? Does smoking affect it? Does weight?

   • ANSWER:
     im a sleep tech (working right now) and i will say that the best way to treat apnea is with the cpap/bipap machine (google it). weight can play a factor so if u loose weight it will help. usually after going on the cpap machine you will feel better rested,more energetic and willing to exercise and loose wieght. the more wieght you loose you will need less pressure and hopefully not need the machine anymore. but somtimes thin people have apnea too and it may be due to excess tissue in the throat that can be removed with surgery, but it is painful, and does not always work and you may need to go to cpap therapy anyhow. it may be the structure of your neck/jaw (many asians have apnea problems) this is somting you cant really do much about. If your apnea is mild and consists of mostly snoring, you can try the oral appliance whitch is like wearing a retainer and it pulls your lower jaw forward. you get that at the dentist. its expensive and not all insurance covers it and it will only work if you are mild or just snore. hope this helps:)

4. QUESTION:
   Tonsillectomy to cure sleep apnea
   I have enlarged tonsils and when I look at my throat in the mirror I can see how the tonsils and uvula come together to create a blockage when I simulate snoring. I am scheduled for a tonsillectomy and UPPP in 8 weeks. Would this likely fix (or at least greatly improve) my sleep apnea since my tonsils are enlarged?

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5. QUESTION:
   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.

   • ANSWER:
     Sometimes it can be frightening and sometimes, it can be annoying. The fact of the matter is this: if you have OSA, you are already waking up many, many times a night because your body is telling you that it needs some air. You just don't realize that it is happening. However, when you wake up the next day, you are not rested, you fall asleep when you are not intending to, it is all very frustrating.

     Obstructive Sleep Apnea happens when the airway closes with an obstruction and the person can no longer take a breath in. They will make the effort to breathe yet they will not be able to get any air in. The heart rate slows, the oxygen level in the body drops and the body fights to breathe. It is something like drowning or suffocation. Because the oxygen level in the body drops, there are serious consequences to not dealing with ones Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The following are things that can possible happen with someone who ignores their OSA:

     1. Never Rested, irritable, stress increases
     2. Right sided heart failure (cor pulmonale)
     3. Pulmonary Hypertension
     4. Death

     This is your brain! This is your brain without sleep!

     Your body and brain need sleep to function normally. The body needs a good amount of deep sleep called REM sleep. This is the sleep when we dream. People with sleep apnea are waking up so often during the night without even knowing it, to gasp for a breath of air, that they never really get to fall into that deep sleep so necessary for the body to rest. Without the correct amount of rest for the brain, it becomes tired.

     A person with sleep apnea might fall asleep during the day just because they are tired. Memory losses have been tied to sleep apnea.

     Accidents at the job and on the road happen when a person is unable to sleep a sound sleep. Narcalepsy is where a person can be awake one moment and then zippity do dah they are asleep. This can be misdiagnosed in someone who has sleep apnea.

     Mood changes can also happen when the mind is unable to rest. A person might be the nicest guy in the world....suddenly explode and hate everyone.

     Depression and anxiety are also effects of sleep apnea.
     This happens though out the time when the person is sleeping. The strain on the heart is very serious and several things can occur.

     1. High Blood Pressure

     The heart is working hard and pumping hard and not getting a lot of work done, the blood pressure goes up.

     2. Right sided heart failure (cor pulmonale)

     What happens when the heart tries and to get oxygen from the lungs, it becomes enlarged on the right side and begins not to be able to pump the way it should. Right sided heart failure. This can result in Pulmonary Hypertension, which is very, very difficult to treat.

     3. Heart Attack

     The heart is saying, "I need oxygen, I need oxygen, I need oxygen, I am dying, I need oxygen...heart attack...."

     4. Stroke

     Same as the above. The brain needs oxygen to work. When it doesn't get it for extended periods of time, the brain can die.
     5. Cardiac Arrest

     The body is not made to go with out breathing for too long at all. The oxygen in the body is quickly consumed. The carbon dioxide level continues to climb with no where to go but the blood. The pH of the blood in the body falls. If it gets low enough, the body dies. The heart dies. The brain dies. Everything stops...Cardiac Arrest.

     Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea are as follows:

     The most common form of treatment is CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure). This device will help keep the airways open. If you have ever watched anyone sleep who has obstructive sleep apnea, it might seem strange for a while, then, it gets familiar, and then it turns into, "well, that is just how he sleeps." It is dangerous not to get Obstructive Sleep Apnea treated. A lot of people refuse to wear CPAP because, "it looks funny", "it feels uncomfortable", "it blows in my eyes". Whatever the reason, it is better to go ahead and wear the CPAP then to make excuses not to wear it.

     When you go and see your Pulmonologist, he/she will recommend a sleep study. At the sleep study, they will hook you up to all kinds of different devices to see how you are sleeping. If indeed you do have OSA, the most common form of treatment is CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure).

     This device will help keep the airways open.

     If you have ever watched anyone sleep who has obstructive sleep apnea, it might seem strange for a while, then, it gets familiar, and then it turns into, "well, that is just how he sleeps." It is dangerous not to get Obstructive Sleep Apnea treated. A lot of people refuse to wear CPAP because, "it looks funny", "it feels uncomfortable", "it blows in my eyes". Whatever the reason, it is better to go ahead and wear the CPAP then to make excuses not to wear it.

     There is surgery to remove the excess tissue of the throat. I have only seen this done twice. Once was a friend of mine. She said her throat was sore for months. It is a more drastic, invasive measure, but it is also used to correct this problem.

     I say which ever way you use to help you keep breathing at night is good. Just don't ignore the problem. It will not go away and will eventually lead to you being hooked up to more invasive devices than the CPAP machine.

     It is better to breathe than to not breathe

6. QUESTION:
   Is there a natrual cure for sleep apnea?

   I don't smoke or drink and if I lose anymore weight the wind will blow me away. (125 lbs)

   • ANSWER:
     If you're 125 lbs, you probably will not have any cure from losing weight. You are probably part of that population that just has a floppy airway for whatever reason. Have you been formally diagnosed with sleep apnea? Because not all snoring is sleep apnea.... If you do have it, your best option is to have a sleep study and posibly get a CPAP machine -- it helps to keept the airways open while you sleep, and does not involve any drugs of any kind. It's purely mechanical. Good luck!

7. QUESTION:
   Whats the fastest cure for sleep apnea?

   Also
   Whats the fastest treatment for Aleep Apnea

   • ANSWER:
     I had sleep apnea for several years, and I went through several different sleep apnea treatments before I discovered a website that explained what exactly caused sleep apnea. I did more research and found a herbal apnea remedy that helped me breath better at night. This allowed me to sleep better overall, and after only a few nights of using this supplement, I noticed that I was able to concentrate better during the day and I had more energy throughout the day. When I first started using this, I was not sure how well this remedy was going to work, but it proved to work much better than I had imagined it would. My family noticed a bigger difference in my behavior than even I did! I have friends who have sleep apnea as well and I told them about this herbal apnea remedy, and after doing some of thier own research, they also tried this supplement. It worked better than anything else that they had tried. This is a natural apnea remedy that is a combination of herbs that work together to provide comfort and relaxation while sleeping. With this supplement, you will be able to stop using your CPAP. This isn't some kind of "miracle drug" that works overnight. It takes a few nights, depending upon how severe your apnea condition is, to start showing significant results. However, if you consistently take it once a night, it will work.

     Overall this works well for me, and I have been taking this supplement for over three months now, and have not had any problems from it. I hope this helps!

     http://natures-herbal-solutions.net/

8. QUESTION:
   Is it possible to get Adderal XR for sleep apnea?
   I've fit all of the diagnostic criteria for ADHD PI since I was little

   It got more severe when I started "snoring" and I have zero energy

   I'm moderately overweight but my dad also has sleep apnea

   I've taken adderal 1 time illegally (I didnt know it was illegal to take another persons meds at the time though...) and it WORKED

   I'm 14 years old

   I'm wondering if I should just go for the ADHD PI diagnosis (also because weight loss has a significant chance of curing sleep apnea as adderall is an appetite supressant and raises metabolism)

   or

   Should I get a sleep apnea diagnosis and get absolutely nothing done because the masks for breathing WOULD NOT stay on me during sleep as i move around A LOT and take a small chance of getting it prescribed

   The point is to stay focused and secondarily to lose weight not primarily to cure apnea

   • ANSWER:
     One condition doesn't rule out the other. Get the ADHD PI diagnosis and get Adderall.

     I don't understand why you would try to get Adderall for sleep apnea specifically, that's not going to work.
     Get other treatment for the sleep apnea as well. If you think the sleep apnea diagnosis will somehow delay getting treatment for the ADHD, get the ADHD diagnosis first.

9. QUESTION:
   Is removal of tonsils a must for sleep apnea?
   My kid has a mild sleep apnea that is 5 episodes that lasts about 10 second in the hour on average. The ENT specialist is recommending a surgery to remove tonsils. My question : Is this absolutely required given it is a mind case(as I have been told)? Any side effect/longterm effect if I don't get this done? Will this surgery absolutey cure the sleep apnea?
   Thanks in advance for your kind advice.

   • ANSWER:
     In most cases for children, yes, having the tonsils removed will fix the apnea issues. Surgery is never a 100% guarantee. Not having it done could result in possible continuation of the airway being blocked, which will lead to future health issues. Anything from just being extra tired, feeling like there's a lack of rest although you have a full nights sleep, to serious issues, like Hypertension, Heart Disease, Stroke, Obesity, Depression and so on.

     If you still have serious concerns, you can always get a second opinion. I would just talk to your EMT again and express you're concerns.

     Hope it works out well for your kid : )

10. QUESTION:
    Have I just found the cure for Sleep Apnea?
    I suffer from sleep apnea, and I use a CPAP device to sleep at night. This device records an AHI, an apnea index. Normally, that index is around 5.0 for an average night for me. Last night, I took cough syrup - a Chinese brand, it says "Traditional Chinese Herbal Cough Syrup" on the box, and a name I can't read, because it's in Chinese. Guess what happened: For the first time ever, the AHI index read "0.0" in the morning. I was flabbergasted. Have I just discovered the cure for sleep apnea? Is it possibly one of the ingredients?

    This is what's in it, according to a supplied ingredients list:

    Tendrilleaf Fritillary Bulb
    Loquat Leaf
    Fourleaf Ladybell Root
    Indian Bread
    Pummelo Peel
    Platycodon Root
    Prepared Pinellia Tuber
    Chinese Magnoliavine Fruit
    Snakegourd Seed
    Common Coltsfoot Flower
    Thinleaf Milkwort Root
    Bitter Apricot Seed
    Fresh Ginger
    Liquorice Root
    Almond Extract
    Menthol
    Honey
    Maltose
    Syrup

    • ANSWER:
      I tried to find information on the listed ingredients, and found this:

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nin_Jiom_Pei_Pa_Koa

      I think it is your cough syrup, or at least a similar one.

      "A study at the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine published in a 1994 article, "Pharmacological studies of nin jion pei pa koa", indicated that Pei Pa Koa had significant effect on relieving coughs, removing sputum, relieving asthma in vivo and in vitro[2]."
      So, this stuff has been looked at, and found helpful. If it cures your apnea, go for it! To me, it sounds somewhat dangerous - all of the ingredients I found on Wikipedia are listed as poisonous plants...
      But most medicines are more or less toxic, so that shouldn't stop you if it's really helping you.

11. QUESTION:
    besides cpap machine what is best cure for sleep apnea?
    need help this is killing me

    • ANSWER:
      Sometimes you can have nasal surgery or have tonsils removed.

      Losing weight often helps.

      Cpap is the most common and effective treatment.

      An ear, nose, and throat doctor should be able to tell you about your surgery options

12. QUESTION:
    whats the cure for central sleep apnea?
    on my 4th mask. cpap. sleep study says non obstructive. do i have central sa. when i put my mask on my nose i cant get much pressure. do not know why. my sinus area x ray says its ok. looking for answers. tired all the time.

    • ANSWER:
      You can treat central sleep apnea with medicine or with CPAP. However, I know that some people with nasal masks have some problems.

      Can't you try full face mask? Or, are you really sure that you have the right pressure? Maybe you need to take the sleep test again.

      As for the medicine, I recommend to speak with your doctor, because some of the drugs can harm your sleep and your health.

13. QUESTION:
    is there a cure for sleep apnea?

    • ANSWER:
      It depends entirely on the cause. There are three types of sleep apnea: obstructive, central, and mixed. In obstructive apnea as the muscles of the upper airway relax, they collapse and prevent the individual from drawing a breath. Blood carbon dioxide increases and oxygen decreases and the brain awakens. The muscle tone in the airway returns and the individual falls asleep again. The muscles relax and the cycle starts over. This can happen hundreds and even thousands of times a night without the person even being aware that it's happening. The result is that the person never really gets to sleep and is chronically sleep-deprived. There are a few treatments for obstructive apnea: CPAP, which stents the airway open with air pressure; dental devices, which hold the jaw forward and prevent complete collapse of the airway; surgery (uvulopalatopharyngoplasty) which removes some of the soft tissue of the upper airway; tracheostomy, which bypasses the upper airway completely (and can be plugged during the day), and in obese patients, losing at least 20 pounds may cure obstructive apnea. Of all of the treatments available only CPAP and tracheostomy have been shown to be 100% effective (and CPAP only when used properly and titrated during a sleep study).

      Central apnea is a neurological problem. During sleep, the brain stops sending impulses to breathe. None of the above treatments will cure central apnea because the problem is not in the airway, it's in the brain. Some medications can cause central apnea. The only treatment for central apnea is nighttime ventilation with a BIPAP or a ventilator through a tracheostomy. Very rarely is a trach used solely for apnea.

      Mixed apnea is obviously a combination of the two problems and the treatment needs to address both factors; most commonly BIPAP is used.

14. QUESTION:
    What are some cures for sleep apnea?
    I have sleep apnea and I was wondering if there are ways to cure/treat it without anything drastic like surgery or expensive machinery. Help please!

    • ANSWER:
      It's too bad that you can't tolerate the CPAP machine. I think you already know that CPAP is the most effective treatment for sleep apnea; however, it's too difficult to have a mask on your face while you sleep and a pressurized air blowing in your face.

      I won't tell you about surgery for sleep apnea, because I see that you already know about it and you don't want it. Good for you!

      Now, I'm wonder how severe is your sleep disorder? If you have a mild or moderate sleep apnea, then you can have some good alternatives. But if you have a severe sleep apnea, I can't guarantee that these alternatives will work.

      Besides the CPAP alternatives, which may not be so effective like CPAP, there is a very good option to treat sleep apnea if the main cause is obesity. So, my advice if you are obese: lose your weight!

      If you want to learn about the CPAP alternatives to treat sleep apnea, take a look on my website:

15. QUESTION:
    What are natural cures for sleep apnea?
    The guy I work for is 90 years old, his family doesnt want to "waste" the extra cash on him for the tests ect. He's definately got sleep apnea ive seen it before. will Vervain help? any other natural treatments i can pay for outta my own pocket for him?

    • ANSWER:
      Obstructive sleep apnea in elderly is treated symptomatically very successfully by the use of CPAP(continuous positive airway pressure) machine. This is an expensive machine but is worth the expense. Person has to use this machine everyday through the night where the machine maintains an optimal breathing pressure and the patient does not get choked because of sleep apnea nor is his sleep disturbed. It is best to consult a Pulmonologist (respiration specialist). The family of the patient does not want to spend the money is a serious problem. You may look for funding from voluntary organisations or health agencies who work for the elderly depending upon where you live. You are doing a good cause and people will support you on this. Hats off to you.

16. QUESTION:
    natural cure for sleep apnea?
    i am a poor man froom india mumbai and cannot affort to buy a cpap machine and in very bad health i will be thankful to anyone who can donate or help me to buy this machine

    • ANSWER:
      try to modify your sleep position
      alby

17. QUESTION:
    Is there a "cure" for sleep apnea?
    I was told that i have sleep apnea and i an trying to join the army and when i went for my physical they "temporary disqualified" me for sleep apnea is there a cure for it?

    • ANSWER:
      Well, I guess there is! You will first need to consult your physician to know what exactly has caused you sleep apnea. If it is you being overweight, then losing weight can reduce your apnea, and with time your body can get conditioned and you can eventually stop having sleep apnea. In the mean time, you will be provided with a CPAP device or probably a dentistry device which will keep your lower jaw forward to avoid apnea attacks.

      If your sleep apnea is due to some structural defects in your respiratory tract or throat, you will need to have some sort of surgical operation to get relief from that defect or some other method that your physician can better tell you after accessing your condition.

      Regarding the army joining, you should consult the army physicians in order to get more information about your condition and to see to how much extent it is curable. Then you can decide if you will be a good fit in the army or not.

      Good luck and don't worry!

18. QUESTION:
    Is it possible to get Adderall XR for Sleep Apnea?
    I've fit all of the diagnostic criteria for ADHD PI since I was little

    It got more severe when I started "snoring" and I have zero energy

    I'm moderately overweight but my dad also has sleep apnea

    I've taken adderal 1 time illegally (I didnt know it was illegal to take another persons meds at the time though...) and it WORKED

    I'm 14 years old

    I'm wondering if I should just go for the ADHD PI diagnosis (also because weight loss has a significant chance of curing sleep apnea as adderall is an appetite supressant and raises metabolism)

    or

    Should I get a sleep apnea diagnosis and get absolutely nothing done because the masks for breathing WOULD NOT stay on me during sleep as i move around A LOT and take a small chance of getting it prescribed

    • ANSWER:
      You want an MD to treat sleep apnea in a chubby teen with amphetamine?

      No.
      q

19. QUESTION:
    Is there any effective and simple cure for (obstructive) sleep apnea?
    SIMPLE means without using cumbersome respiratory machines or surgery... EFFECTIVE means that it truly works...

    • ANSWER:
      Sorry to say but there is no simple cure for obstructive sleep apnea. The common regimen for obstructive sleep apean is CPAP. CPAP is Continuous Positve Airway Pressure. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs from closure of the glottis (a little flap in your throat that). CPAP will continously keep that open as to prevent it's shutting down to the trachea (your breathing tube). It is worth going through this. Afterall, it is your breathing. Without breathing, you're pretty much lifeless. CPAP is noninvasive. The only downfall to CPAP is wearing the hideous mask and the face dents from the aftermath. But nonetheless, you are breathing right? Hope this helps

20. QUESTION:
    project for science- sleep apnea! (10 pts)?
    What is the cure for sleep apnea?
    Who discovered the cure? When?
    How is sleep apnea treated?

    • ANSWER:

21. QUESTION:
    cure for snoring/sleep apnea?

    • ANSWER:
      If either is severe you should go to a pulmonologist. If they find there to be reason, they'll have you go to a sleep lab. Based upon those results, you may need a c-pap machine and a mask, with or without a chin strap. It's important to treat apnea through a doctor since you can put your heart through a great deal of strain otherwise as well as affect your memory and quality of life and risk life threatening accidents (vehicular or heavy machiner).

22. QUESTION:
    Medical treatment for my snorring and sleep apnea in Singapore. Would it cost me a lot of money ?
    My problem arises 8 years ago, I seen many doctors in the Philippines but none of them could cure my snorring and sleep apnea. I have heard about doctors in Singapore that could cure such snorring, but I don;t know how much will it cost me. Is it expensive. Any body there who knows how much is the cost of medical treatment specifically snorring and sleep apnea in singapore?

    • ANSWER:
      no but a cure is always better then a treatment - check out their patients and make sure what they do works - also call their office talk to billing and get some quotes.

23. QUESTION:
    My doctor told me I need a cpap. Is there any breathing exercises or natural cures for sleep apnea?

    • ANSWER:
      if your dr thinks you need cpap, then do it. no one knows why apnea happens, but it can be serious.

24. QUESTION:
    What are the possible side effects of a cpap machine? Does anyone know any natural cures for sleep Apnea/?

    • ANSWER:
      The machine is noisy -- it might effect anyone sleeping with you. I found the mask itself to be very uncomfortable and that prevented me from sleeping until I got used to it.

25. QUESTION:
    Cures for Sleep Apnea?
    A friend of mine has suffered for years with sleep apnea. He has followed all the medical advice for solving the problem.
    From loosing weight to using c-pap etc.

    Are there any other ideas anyone has that has worked for them that I can pass on to him.
    ???

    Please help!
    My friend is down to under 150 lbs. So there is no obesity issue for him.

    Also he is very current on doctor visits due to other health related issues. Therefore, further doctor visits will not help.

    He is/was just wanting to hear about other methods that helped others in his situation with sleep apnea.

    • ANSWER:
      CPAP should be the most effective treatment for sleep apnea, but many patients can't tolerate the CPAP therapy because they don't know how to choose the best mask for their face. This is the key to a good treatment with CPAP.

      Dental devices can help many patients with sleep apnea, as long as they have a large tongue or large adenoids and tonsils.

      Surgery is another option: tonsillectomy is for large tonsils, UPPP is for large uvula, bariatric surgery is for obesity.

      Before choosing these treatments, your friends need to speak with his doctor.

      For patients with mild and moderate obstructive sleep apnea, positional therapy can be very helpful. Here is a good site where you can learn more about:

26. QUESTION:
    Are their sleep apnea cures that can be bought over the counter?
    I have found out that I have a condition called sleep apnea, this is causing problems in my marriage and also making me very depressed. for one I have no drive to do anything and I sleep almost all day possibly trying to make up for the lost of sleep from the night before. This has recently gotten this bad and now my husband has started complaining about the fact that all I do is sleep.I really hurts my feelings. I have no idea what is taking the doctors office so long to make me an appointment for a sleep study but I am trying to see if their is something that I can do in the mean time. Are their any thing I can buy that actually work I have tried the nasal strips and they are no good. what would be some good over the counter objects. I would like for both of us to have a good nights rest.

    • ANSWER:
      I have very severe sleep apnea.

      I added more at the end so read it

      This is as the other person said a very serious disorder..it can cause stroke or heart attack and death,

      For now, raise the head of your bed, about 6 inches with wood blocks or maybe bricks or buy a pillow wedge (the board is less hard on one's back then the pillow wedge).

      Also this is what they tell you to do till you get on a c-pap or bi-pap
      make a pocket on the back of your pajama top and sew tennis balls into them. When one sleeps on their back, it makes sleep apnea worst and more likely to occur. In your sleep if you roll on your back the tennis balls will cause you to get back onto your side or stomach.

      Be sure to ask the doctor for an auto bipap machine and not a c-pap or bi-pap.

      My sleep apnea went years I suspect unnoticed as I had never heard of it but my father had it but we did not know about it then..I just remember my mother saying he would stop breathing all the time when asleep. My son who is overweight was found to be not breathing over 100 times an hour and had very severe apnea. Thank goodness he listened to me and got tested as he did not have the typical side effects like depression and fatigue.

      After I got on treatment, I feel no better..continually fatigued and depressed, I am still battling both these in fact. The only difference I noticed was the morning headaches went away..plus I have 2 other sleep disorders.

      Then they lowered my pressure based on one sleep study even though I told them they were wrong..for 3 years I tried to get another study and finally got one and they said I was getting almost no REM or stage 3/4 restorative sleep. I am certain this is the cause of much of my severe and unrelenting depression...even though I sleep 7 or 8 hours, it is the same as getting an hour of sleep a night for the past 25 years..I have traced nearly everything I have, mentally, emotionally and physically to sleep deprivation.

      They raised the pressure again to 16 which is as high as the machine went. I faithfully wore the uncomfortable mask every night but still felt like crap. On my last sleep study a few years ago, they told me I had PLMD and that I needed a pressure of 17 (my old machine had broken and I was trying to get a new one),

      Thankfully around that time I found the excellent sleep forum cpaptalk

      http://www.cpaptalk.com/CPAP-Sleep-Apnea-Forum.html?sid=2245f6225edf5ee091ce311dfc5b66eb

      it was there people told me about automatic bi pap machines which automatically adjust themselves nightly to your apnea. I also found out I was probably mouth breathing and still having apnea and got a full face mask. I also had a very long tube to the machine as I did not want it by my head but found out long tubes are not good so I started using a shorter tube about 5-6 feet.

      Luckily I was able to convince my sleep doctor to get me the auto-bipap. I discovered I was having apneas still needing pressures as high as 24 pressure (extremely severe apnea) which is as high as the machine goes. The only days I feel a little better or when I sleep for 13-14 hours. Had I listened to the doctor and gotten the pressure he prescribed 18, I would not have been fixed maybe several more years as I was having nearly all of them at at least 20 pressure.

      I have no clue what else to do. It is destroying my life.

      I recently a --another puzzle piece in my long puzzling journey-- in the last 3 weeks. I had for two years a feeling like a lump in the throat. It eventually got so uncomfortable I started coughing and choking so I sought medical help and they ordered a ultrasound of the thyroid which showed nodules so I had a biopsy to rule out cancer While there I insisted the biopsy doctor talk to me and told him my symptoms.

      He said I do not think your problem is your thyroid. i think you have laryngopharyngeal reflux. (LPR), (silent reflux)..I was shocked and said I never have any stomach problems or heartburn. he said no there are different kinds and some do not cause heartburn.

      In looking up the symptoms I discovered I had most of them including coughing tons of phlegm which plagued my for 2 decades at least...when I went to bed especially, I would have coughing fits where I coughed so hard I could not catch my breath and threw my back out.they lasted 5 or 6 hours. i thought I had chronic bronchitis..then a doctor said I had rhinitis and allergies...we thought to mold as when I left I discovered mold under the carpet. It stopped but returned when I moved and they tore out the sink and tub to remodel and replaced the cabinets etc. leaving a layer of dust everywhere a 1/2 inch thick..I started wheezing and choking and broke out into eczema for the first time ever. I thought maybe there was mold behind the tub or something..Finally it went away..I moved again and then it started coming back,.the doctor said I had post nasal drip she thought,

      finally I got an upper gi test three weeks ago and it showed I had very severe reflux...they call it silent reflux cause it burns and damage the esophagus causing more harm but you do not know it as it has no warning signs like acid reflux.

      One day 2 weeks ago, I I was lying down and my throat so clogged up with clear phlegm that I could not breathe at all and had to jump up to breathe..It was then it hit me.

27. QUESTION:
    sleep apnea cures I snore too loudly. A nurse said that's sleep apnea for sure.?
    I snore .How do I stop this? I know that it can be harmful. Is surgery the only answer. I tried some methods. But no luck. there's got to be a way!

    • ANSWER:
      That nurse was wrong! Sleep apnea is when you quit breathing when you sleep. & you have to go to an over night sleep test Where they hook you up to Monitors to determine if you actually have it. Snoring can be from several different causes. Snoring: Symptoms, Causes, Cures, and Treatment
      Guide to the causes and cures for snoring. Explains the causes and provides a description of the many self-help and professional cures and treatments along ...
      www.helpguide.org/life/snoring.htm - 41k - Cached - Similar pages
      Have a look see & good luck with your problem

28. QUESTION:
    Sleep apnea...Is there a cure for this and do the Doctors take this seriously?
    my husband snores like a pnematic drill, always tired during the day and has the classic symptoms of this disorder, he wakes up coughing more times than i can count...he is although a bit over weight so i'm not sure if the Doc will take this seriously? Any advice welcome thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Sleep Apnea is SERIOUS...it is a breathing problem!!!

      Dont suffer from it myself but have relatives who do.

      Tell your hubby to go see his Doctor.
      They should refer him to a specialist who can suggest a suitable treatment.

      I have heard of some who undergo surgery to open up blocked nasal passages, and others who use some sort of mask over their nose as they sleep.

      I'm sure there will be other treatment options available as well.

      Hubby is constantly tired because his body is working sooo much harder to take in oxygen he requires to breathe and therefore not getting the rest he needs as part of everyday sleep.

      Some people even stop breathing for short periods...and wake up gasping for breath!!!

      Tell him to seek treatment NOW!

29. QUESTION:
    Is there anyone with sleep apnea who has had UPPP / tonsillectomy surgery and had success?
    I am scheduled for UPPP and tonsillectomy surgery in 3 months. I keep reading that these surgeries have a low success rate of curing apnea. Is there anyone who has had success with these procedures?

    • ANSWER:
      I have sleep apnea and have NOT undergone UPPP nor will I. Another closely related procedure is LAUPP (laser-assisted uvulopalaoplasty).

      You have not said why you are having this surgery, despite your reading that indicates (correctly) a poor success rate.

      UPPP is very painful and debilitating for up to a couple of weeks post surgery. As with all operations, there are a host of potential complications.

      These procedures have not withstood the rigors of time, follow-up and statistical analysis. While they may eliminate or reduce snoring, there does not appear to be any clear proof of lasting benefit in permanently eliminating obstructive sleep apnea.

      I'm sticking to my CPAP machine, which goes with me all over the world!

30. QUESTION:
    Cures or symptom controls for sleep apnea other than C-PAP and Uvula Reduction?
    I am aware of the C-PAP and the operation for uvula reduction but are there any others out there? I Googled it and really came up with only these two or variations thereof.
    I am working on loosing 40 pounds right now. I had a rather severe injury that laid me up and I gained weight but am on the down swing, thanks all, this helped!

    • ANSWER:
      I know of nothing else. Some people lose a lot of weight and no longer have sleep apnea. i am 57 yof and use cpap machine and sleep much better. i previously had uvula reduction and i still had sleep apnea and had to do the studies again and get CPAP. Good luck.

31. QUESTION:
    Need an alternate medicine for obtructive sleep apnea apart from surgery?
    My wife is suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, her upper airways both through nose and throat narrowed and her oxigen rate while sleeping comes down drastically to 40%. Suggested surgery but not cooperative. Asks for homeo medicine. Snores loudly, with abdominal breathing. Any suggestion for curing through homeopathy or some alternate medicine is welcome

    • ANSWER:
      PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN CONSIDERING THE OTHER ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTION. They may be life threatening.

      Sleep apnea is a potentially life threatening disrorder. Sleep apnea is associated with increased risk of stroke, heart attack, deadly heart rhythms and other problems.

      Treatment for sleep apnea, as with other potentially deadly disorders, should be based on REAL science. Alternative medicine might not be harmful when used for less dangerous disorders. But when it comes to deadly disorders, only proven treatments should be used......and, yes, I do believe in some 'alternative' therapies like accupuncture and others for some disorders.....

      But...for sleep apnea, treatment should be limited to scientifically proven methods (proved by REAL scientists in REAL universities).

      The accepted treatments for sleep apnea include: CPAP (Continuous positive airway pressure), weight loss, oral appliance (mouthpiece made BY DENTIST), and oral surgery.

      That is IT. Those ARE the proven methods for treating sleep apnea.

      There are other advertised treatments for sleep apnea (nose strips, magnets, sprays, homeopathy, sound devices, hypnosis, voodoo)....None of them have been demonstrated to be effective in REPRODUCIBLE studies....that means that scientists from different labs were not able to get the same results as the individuals who made the claim....

      So please be careful. Doctors may not know everything in medicine....but they know a lot more than general public about these disorders.

      Good luck.
      For more info on sleep apnea, go to American Sleep Association:

      http://www.sleepassociation.org/

32. QUESTION:
    4 yr old tonsils and adnoids out. 14 day recovery is this the norm?
    My 4yr old daughter just had her tonsils and adnoids removed to cure her sleep apnea. The doctor said she had to stay home with restricted activity for 14 days to prevent bleeding. Is this the normal length recovery? Thank goodness i am still job searching and didn't have to take off any work to stay home. Is it just me or does that seem like a long time?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, 14 days is the normal recovery period and the 1st 7 should be in very restricted isolation as there is a real big chance of infection as most of the breathing is done through the mouth. I had my tonsils out when I was .......... 40 and after 7 days isolated from my daughters, we went away to the country for a few days. 10 days after the op, I felt as though I'd never had any throat problem. We climbed a few rocks by the sea and went back to the cabin. Well, that night I decided to go to the bathroom to clear my throat and all hell broke lose. I started to hemorrhage from my now week stitches. Eventually, the medics arrived and I spent yet another 3 nights in hospital and my family were in a place they didn't know, unable to drive and very Little communication.
      My point is, That 1st bout of isolation is VERY important and little 1 still needs to rest for the total 14 days. Easier said than done, I know, but please do what you can.
      Good luck

33. QUESTION:
    Is there any relation between sleep apnea and apple cider vinegar or a normal vinegar ?
    does the vinegar cure tiredness or fatigue? If so is it scientifically proven? Is it safe to have vinegar as a regular medicine for tiredness?

    Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      I don't know about statistics or research, but I drink a capful with water every night.

      I sleep sounder and deeper. Everyone I have told about this feels better.

      It also helps the soreness I used to feel upon waking.

      Again, I have told like hundreds of people, even online, like this and EVERYONE told me it worked for them.

      Now, for sleep apnea, I think it would help you sleep deeper but you should try it and see.

      I am talking about APPLE CIDER VINEGAR. I never tried to use the white kind or other kinds (like rice wine or balsalmic).

      i never tried the pills either.

      For me, the cheap grocery store Apple Cider vinegar was just as helpful as the the natural health food store kind.

      Try it and see!

34. QUESTION:
    Think I could have sleep apnea?
    So here is my problem. Everyday for the past 10 days give or take a day I wake up around noon, feel tired most of the day, get a throbbing headache around 8-9 PM, take motrin which almost always cures it, go to sleep around 2-3 AM. I have bene researching sleep apnea and the symptoms. I do no wake up suddently in the middle of the night nore fall alseep during the day, just feel tired. I also have terrible later summer allergies, which I think may be the true culprit. I haev alwasy had them though and have never had headaches like these. any suggestions would be great. thanks

    • ANSWER:
      It's just allergies. I started snoring again around Aug 17. My allergies are so bad they make me feel like I am getting the flu and I don't have any energy to do anything. Headaches have been ok so far but I do get allergy headaches.

      Apnea is when your breathing is interrupted and you stop breathing for a moment. You don't wake up fully it just interrupts your sleep.

      Anyway ragweed just started about 2 weeks ago and everyone is miserable lately. So that's where I would put the blame if I were you.

35. QUESTION:
    I have had insomnia for over 20 years, What is the best cure without taking sleep pills?
    I've been tested and its not Apnea, I don't want to take pills. I'm hoping someone may have a suggestion.

    • ANSWER:
      well I had suffered for years of strong insomnia, Sleeping only when I would lose conciouness at the end of several days without sleep.

      Here are a few things that helped me in order of effectiveness.

      #1: The good method, I used to think that to sleep I had to empty my mind but actually that kept me awake, the true method is to let your mind wander freely without restraints. follow it as far as it goes without pushing it nor preventing it.
      #2: go to bed at the same time everynight and wake up at the same time everymorning, This will allow your sleep cycle to establish itself and be constant
      #3: Keep your bedroom a calm place. Avoid any stressful activity in your bedroom especialy in your bed so that when you get there it is associated with calm and rest
      #4: keep your bedroom a clean place, Make sure it's clean, ordered and well maintained. The simple fact of the pants you wore today laying on the ground beside your bed may keep you worrying.

      Also, if you have like me night fears (you sudently get scared without reason in the middle of the night) do not feel ashamed to open a light and look around your room, you may as well keep a flashlight beside your bed, If anyone ask and you don'T want to tell the truth you can say that it's in case of if the electricity goes out.

      I hope you can get good sleep soon, I know what kind of pain it is. sleep is very important and very enjoyable when you get it. Good night

36. QUESTION:
    I have lone atrial fibrillation ( no known cause). I am age 34 now and have had it since I was 28.?
    Now I discover through my new cardiologist that obstuctive sleep apnea is a cause of many heart ailments, including atrial fibrillation. I am about to undergo a sleep study on Wed. to see if I have it. My question is, since none of the other multitude of doctors have picked up on this potential " cure" for atrial fibrillation ( curing the sleep apnea), will I have due cause for a malpractice lawsuit against them?
    By the way, this isn't some 'minor' illness. It causes strokes and heart failure and a diminished life expectancy. It also led to a very bad depression which ultimately led to me getting a divorce. Not to mention the thousands or tens of thousands of dollars I have spent on medications that can kill you too.

    • ANSWER:
      Atrial fibrillation is one of those enigmas in many cases where no direct cause can be found. They are begining to link sleep apnea with many illnesses - from depression to rage to high blood pressure to diabetes.....take your pick.

      If you want to play the sue game you are going to have to prove conclusively that sleep is the cause of your A-fib, and that all the physicians you have seen up until this point should have known about this connection and that medical literature at the time you saw all those other doctors provided a connective link between the sleep apnea and the A-fib, AND then you are going to have to be able to back that up with PROOF that Afib and sleep apnea are linked - and that PROOF would have to have come before you saw the other doctors -- AND it would have to be proven by an expert that testing for obstructive sleep apnea would have been a standard of care for the previous physicians.

      If you can prove all of that then you have to prove damages -- and it has to be more than "I was upset" or "X, Y, Z could have happened" - actual damges.

      So as they say - you can sue anyone, but the key is whether or not you have anything to win on.

37. QUESTION:
    Odd but True?
    * Molecularly speaking, water is actually much drier than sand.

    * The term "bank teller" originated in the wake of the 1929 stock market crash, when banks began hiring low-paid workers to "tell" throngs of frantic depositors that their money was gone.

    * The brand name "Jelly Belly" was created in 1982 after Nancy Reagan made a much-publicized quip about her husband's 20-pound weight gain.

    * The Internal Revenue Service audits 87 percent of women who claim breast implants as tax deductions.

    * Scandinavian berserkers used to cut out their eyes before battle to spare themselves the sight of the carnage they invariably wrought.

    * Human tonsils can bounce higher than a rubber ball of similar weight and size, but only for the first 30 minutes after they've been removed.

    * Comic duo Cheech and Chong were originally known as Spic and Span before changing due to pressure from Chicano organizations.

    * The city of Slaughter, Texas (population: 11,284), has never had a homicide occur within its boundaries.

    * Rubbing Tabasco on one's upper lip before bedtime is an effective temporary cure for sleep apnea.

    • ANSWER:
      Thanks for making me smarter than I was before reading your info. Interesting~

38. QUESTION:
    Adenoid/Tonsillectomy?
    I'm going to have surgery to have my tonsils removed, and my adenoids removed for a second time (I originally had them out when I was six, but the darn things grew back over the last 11 years) in hopes that the surgery will cure my sleep apnea, or at least reduce its effects. I am going into the sleep clinic for a sleep study Thursday night and then will examine the results with my doctor on Friday. Then he will "refer" me to an ENT (Ear Nose & Throat doctor), who is the same doctor who performed my adenoidectomy 11 years ago.

    Over the last few years I have been having increasingly common nosebleeds, and they have gotten more and more severe. I have been strongly considering cauterization of the veins in my nose to prevent them from bleeding, and after today's severe nosebleed (unstoppable heavy blood flow for nearly 20 minutes) I have decided that cauterization is necessary. Because I am already going to be under general anesthesia for my surgery, I am considering having the cauterization procedure done while I'm already in surgery, to combine the procedures. Would this be practical? I plan to discuss this with my ENT and of course he will make the decision because he is the doctor, but do you think this is wise? Would my ENT probably approve of the idea and have it done?

    • ANSWER:
      I suspect that the surgeon will want that problem fixed before the surgery is done. Two reasons: the tonsil and adenoid surgery will be pretty stressful on your body without adding anything else plus they won't want to take a chance that you start a major nosebleed in the OR. This can be done with very little pain without anesthesia. You may have packing in your nose for a few days which would compromise your breathing during and after your surgery when you already have swelling from the surgery affecting your breathing. The cauterization can be done in the doctors office in most cases and you go home right after the procedure.

39. QUESTION:
    Yuck...I'm having surgery...?
    In March I'm having UPPP surgery. It stands for uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, and it's throat surgery. I'm having this in hopes to cure my sleep apnea (it's really severe--I'm not overweight, but I have a lot of excess throat tissue--it's a genetic defect). They will be taking out my tonsils as well as the remains of my adenoids (I originally had them removed when I was 6, but they grew back partially). They will also trim my soft palate and remove most of my uvula.

    I've talked this over with three different doctors and all think that this is a good thing to do, as do I. The drawback is that it's only a 50-50 chance at curing me, otherwise I'll have to use a BiPAP machine for the rest of my life.

    What are some possible side effects from this, if you know someone who has had it? I've been warned by each doctor that the recovery period is a minimum of two weeks and it can easily be 2 months before I'm back to normal...
    Okay, thanks. I'm 17 if it helps.

    • ANSWER:
      My friend had this a few years ago. The pain the few few days was bad. Any motion caused pain and that's hard to avoid! (swallowing and such) You are also on total voice rest, I believe, for the first few days after surgery for the same reason. My friend later developed a granuloma at the surgical site that led to more voice rest and down-time. All that said she's glad she had it done.

40. QUESTION:
    I am concerned that my sleep apnea is coming back-please help!?
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    I am concerned. I was previously diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. I underwent surgery about 3.5 years ago. I was not the typical patient as I was only 29yo and not severely overweight. Apparently I had very large tonsels and a deviated septum that resulted in approx. 375 nightly arrousals. I used to get up 4-8 times a night to use the bathroom. The surgery seemed like a dream come true to me. My follow-up sleep study showed me to be cured and the night time bathroom trips went down to 1 or 2, which I could live with. I also lost a good amount of weight and my thinking and memory were much clearer. However, my sleeping has become not as restfull as it was and my nighttime bathroom visits have increased to 3 or 4, which is starting to scare me. My weight has also increased. Any thoughts as to what I should try? I wonder if the surgery helped but didnt completely treat the sleep apnea. The weight increase seemed to increase the bathroom visits. I am a 32yo male, athletic build, 5'6" 192lb (was down to 175lbs and feeling great). Will losing weight help reduce the symptoms? Why do I urinate so often? I was tested for diabetes isipidus and bladder volume etc, no problems. Any help is appreciated!!!

    • ANSWER:
      There are no cures for sleep apnea in this moment, but only treatments. As long as you have your treatment, you will not have sleep apnea symptoms.

      However, if you neglect your treatment, sleep apnea will return.

41. QUESTION:
    I'm worried about returning sleep apnea?
    I am concerned. I was previously diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. I underwent surgery about 3.5 years ago. I was not the typical patient as I was only 29yo and not severely overweight. Apparently I had very large tonsels and a deviated septum that resulted in approx. 375 nightly arrousals. I used to get up 4-8 times a night to use the bathroom. The surgery seemed like a dream come true to me. My follow-up sleep study showed me to be cured and the night time bathroom trips went down to 1 or 2, which I could live with. I also lost a good amount of weight and my thinking and memory were much clearer. However, my sleeping has become not as restfull as it was and my nighttime bathroom visits have increased to 3 or 4, which is starting to scare me. My weight has also increased. Any thoughts as to what I should try? I wonder if the surgery helped but didnt completely treat the sleep apnea. The weight increase seemed to increase the bathroom visits. I am a 32yo male, athletic build, 5'6" 192lb (was down to 175lbs and feeling great). Will losing weight help reduce the symptoms? Why do I urinate so often? I was tested for diabetes isipidus and bladder volume etc, no problems. Any help is appreciated!!!
    LOL...Be a man and get off the podium, bro I don't even know what your talking about? I inlcuded as much information as I could to be thorough. Vanity? Anyways I appreciate your help! For the record the total weight loss was from 222LB to 172LBs in 3 years. I didn't include that because I didn't want to seem vain.

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42. QUESTION:
    Sleep Apnea?
    Can we die during sleep, if we have sleep APNEA? I mean, in severe cases. Thanks. Can anyone give me tips of how to avoid it? I know some, but I would like to know if there is a cure for it.

    • ANSWER:
      CAN WE DIE SLEEP

43. QUESTION:
    tonsil-ectomy and obstructive sleep apnea?
    I beleive i have obstructive sleep apnea, thats what it feels like when i wake up-like the top of my throat is being blocked. i have heard having your tonsils and adenoids removed can "cure" this. has anyone had this procedure or knows of any articles relating to it? i have had this for years and think my health would be MUCH better if i were to be able to "cure" it.

    also, i am overweight but didn't used to be and still had sleep apnea. will a doctor require me to lose weight before i get this surgery?

    • ANSWER:
      Hi, Jessica!

      You said that you are overweight, but you didn't used to be. Well, this is one of the many side effects of sleep apnea. If you are skinny, but you have sleep apnea, you can be overweight in the future.

      And you know what? Your throat may be blocked because of the fat stored in your neck. So, maybe you give a chance to your tonsils and try instead to loose weight. You can use a CPAP to help you breathe in the night.

44. QUESTION:
    Has anyone had throat surgery for sleep apnea?
    Was it worth it, cured, any problems?

    • ANSWER:
      I had the uvula and most of the soft pallet removed - my deviated spetum worked on. The recovery was rough and took about a week before I could eat solids again. Before the surgery my wife and I could not sleep inthe same room together. Now I still snore and we sleep head to foot but its worth it. I only sore loud when i drink or when Im super tired ....

      Problems hmm thats funny - I cant chug a beer any more it foams and comes out my nose. Some times I'll gag on salavia - Not sure why but I did nt do that before the surgery.

45. QUESTION:
    Have a serious question about sleep apnea and weight and antidepressants?
    Hi, I have taken paxil since 2005 when I had a serious depressive episode. During that episode, I did not sleep for a good 2 months. I also think during that bad episode, I developed sleep apnea. I was 140 lbs during that time. I remember telling my husband that I could not sleep because I would wake up gasping for air. Now, after being on paxil for 3 years, I am ok, overweight, (210), I do snore according to family and spouse, and if I forget 1 dose, the next night, I wake up gasping for air. When I do take the paxil, I no longer forget to breathe. Do you think it could be the weight that has made me snore or have the apnea? Or could it be the paxil that has made me have sleep apnea? When I take the paxil, I do not dream, I usually sleep well and get rested for the most part. When I miss one dose, I seem to remember my dreams, I feel so tired. I am thinking of doing a drastic weight loss so I could stop the snoring. Like go from 210 t0 130. I wonder if it would cure the snoring?

    • ANSWER:
      Being overweight is linked to snoring. I believe that has been medically proven. There is a machine that your insurance will pay for that will correct your sleep apnea. I am assuming you are thinking gastric bypass??? You should definitely consult some doctors about your ideas. I am going by people in my life, books I have read, shows I have watched, journal articles I have read, and my opinion! I strongly believe that being overweight can lead to sleep apnea. I know it leads to snoring and making the snoring louder. The machines for sleep apnea are available. Best of luck to you. I send you much congrats on getting control of the depression. Kudos to the Paxil!

46. QUESTION:
    I’m very fatigue and have been diagnosed with narcolepsy and sleep apnea. Can you help?
    I have been so tired for the last ten years. My testosterone is 150 and should be over 600. I’ve been to a lot of doctors from endocrinologist to sleep disorder doctors. I use a CAP and I’m on or have tried hormone replacement, stimulates, and specialty medications for narcolepsy. I don’t feel depressed but have tried several antidepressants. I’m sure most people’s advice would be to exercise. I wish I had the energy to exercise. I’m very lucky because I’m not overweight and most people think I work out. I’ve had friends tell me I’ve got to make myself exercise but they don’t understand that my energy level is about that of someone who has not sleep in days. I only work a few days a week and I have to take stimulates to be able to stay awake to work. I want to be a normal human and have normal energy before I sleep my life away. Has anyone ever felt this way and found a cure? Anyone know a particular doctor in the Dallas Texas area that is known for dealing with this issue? I would appreciate it more that you will ever know.

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47. QUESTION:
    I REALLY need CPAP equipment for my sleep apnea!?
    I had a sleep study done, and I stop breathing 35 x per hour. That's not too bad (yet), but it's not easy to function some days when I'm tired from lack of QUALITY sleep. Of course, my insurance, doesn't cover medical equipment (great, huh? - they'll diagnose ya, but they won't help cure ya!!).Does anyone have any info on who I can contact for free / used / deep discounted CPAP equipment? I know I need to get a new mask, and hoses. I've tried hospitals, and American Red Cross, with no luck.

    • ANSWER:
      Try contacting sleep centers and durable equip providers. Many times they have patients who are selling their machines, because they got new ones and so on. Or they have some that they sent out for backup use that they no longer need. Many times you can pick them up for significantly cheap. Just call around and see what you find. Odds are someone will have a decent deal for you. Just make sure, if you are not a smoker, that you ask if the previous user was. The machine will have that smell forever and is not very pleasant.
      If you cannot find any in your area... send me an email and ill give you a number for my center, so you can see what is available here. We usually have people selling used units. Good luck

48. QUESTION:
    my husband has sleep apnea, but has had this hacking wet and dry cough for almost a year and nothing cures it?
    My husband is only 30 years old and he has sleep apnea, he has had this hacking dry and wet cough for almost a year now, he has been to urgent care, take care clinic and now seeing an actual family dr and an allergist, cough meds, asthma and other inhalers and pills and syrups don;t work, netti pot, and others don't work, and its even worse at bedtime or when he first awakes, it happens with or without the cpap machine, anyone have any ideas? or maybe could it be the cpap machine? I'm 37 weeks pregnant and Its next to impossible to get a little sleep before the baby comes, I'm a nervous wreck

    • ANSWER:
      Is he by any chance taking high blood pressure pills? They can cause a cough like this, we had this happen in our family. Specifically it was Lisinopril, other brand names Prinivil and Zestril.

49. QUESTION:
    Central Sleep Apnea, Any Ideas?
    Since 10 to 15% of people with Apnea have Central Sleep Apnea, I'm looking for like-diagnosed people who are willing to share their stories, cures, what they are doing with their Doctors, if anything. I was diagnosed in 2004 and have never been told it's a not a curable condition, but surfing the internet tells me about "diaphramatic pacing" and the ability to get well. So far, Doctors have about killed me (no offence), and I find aerobic exercise to be of the most benefit. What do you find?

    • ANSWER:
      But it depends on an individual and severity of symptoms. If symptoms are present, treatment is warranted. The decision to treat should be made on an individual basis.

      I have heard of several different treatments aimed at central sleep apnea and include positive airway pressure, adaptive servo ventilation (ASV), oxygen, added dead space, and overdrive atrial pacing.
      It also depends on age and condition of lungs etc.

50. QUESTION:
    snoring....help please.?
    is it possible for someone who is having normal BMI to snore?If it does, how it happen because as far as i know the cause for snoring is because you are overweight.And if you have the history of respiratory problem such as asthma, could it be the cause for snoring?Does snoring affect our health(except for sleep apnea)?Can we cure it?

    • ANSWER:
      Try: Stop Snoring Mouth Piece – Anti Snore Device Sleep Apnea Cessation Aid

      http://www.doctorshazia.com/stop-snoring-mouth-piece-anti-snore-device-sleep-apnea-cessation-aid

      Also read more information on snoring at:

      http://www.healthmedicalinformation.com/category/general-health/snoring

      All the best