How To Cure Sleep Apnea

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   how to cure sleep apnea without a cpap machine?

   • ANSWER:
     Depends on the cause. If it caused by obesity, then it can be cured by losing weight. Childhood apnoea is often caused by enlarged adenoids so surgically removing them helps.

2. 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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3. QUESTION:
   How to cure sleep apnea?

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4. QUESTION:
   Is surgery to cure sleep apnea safe?
   I recently have been diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea and have started treatment with a CPAP. It makes me feel better but I just feel uncomfortable no matter how hard I try to get used to it. I am not obese(185 lbs, 5'11") so that is not the cause of my sleep apnea. I am meeting with my doctor soon to discuss other treatments outside of the CPAP, but I wanted to see if anyone could give me information or personal experiences on the surgery before I meet with him.

   • ANSWER:
     I had the surgery for sleep apnea....they did the laser removal of my uvula. They also fixed a deviated septum......It was the worst thing I ever did....not only did it hurt like H*** but it never really got rid of my sleep apnea....the pain after surgery was so intense I lost 15 pounds in one week.....couldn't eat or drink anything...it just caused it to hurt that much more...the only thing I looked forward to was my liquid Tylenol every 4 hours.....good luck with your decision!!

5. QUESTION:
   anyone out there that has had or knows some one how's had surgery to cure sleep apnea? Tell me about it please

   If you're not going to give me a sincere answer than don't bother! This is a serious condition and don't need annoying people giving me stupid answers. I need actual answers. If you feel like giving me a stupid immature questions please don't and grow up. This is not a chatting forum. If you want chatting go on yahoo messanger...thanks.
   I'm only 28yrs. old and don't want to be hooked up to a machine to help me breathe at night. My tonsils are abnormally big and removing them could very well solve my sleep apnea forever. My Surgery is scheduled for Aug 10th.

   • ANSWER:
     I'm sorry you've gotten such negative responses. Though I haven't any info on the surgery, I wish you luck with your's.

6. QUESTION:
   Can Sleep Apnea cause me to always feel tired. And to doze off in middle of work at my desk. I'm 95 pounds?
   overweight. How much weight do I have to lose to cure my sleep apnea?

   • ANSWER:
     I don't know about the amount of weight you need to take off, but tiredness is one symptom.

7. 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

8. QUESTION:
   How did I get sleep apnea? Can it be cured? What did I do to get this suddenly?
   I was diagnosed with sleep apnea about 3 years ago out of the clear blue sky. I was 38 years old and never had any major health problems. From what I read it is hereditary but no one in my family has this. I hear it could lead to stroke, heart attack, etc. How in the world could such a disease just come out of the clear blue sky!!!! I am totally confused and need to know how to CURE this disease!!!!!!!!!

   • ANSWER:
     Depends on how it developed...much sleep apnea is caused by being overweight (not assuming anything about you, just making a statement), losing weight in that case, could "cure" (for lack of better words) the apnea. If the reasoning behind your apnea is something that is controllable, then it is much easier to correct once the "issue" is corrected. Cure (if any) is based on cause.

9. QUESTION:
   How can i cure my snoring problem?
   my dad snores pretty bad, and he has sleep apnea so even on the air machine he still snores, but now people are telling me that i snore 8 times out of 10, what are some things i can do to cure this, i naturally sleep on my side and still snore, i tried the breath right strips and they worked alright, but what are some other things i could do?

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10. QUESTION:
    Do you have sleep apnea?
    Do you have to sleep EVERYNIGHT with a breathing machine? to cure it? (My doctor thinks I have it...and I have a sleep study in a few days) Just wondered how this is cured.

    • ANSWER:
      I have sleep apnea -- a mixed apnea with both obstructive and central apneas. There are several cures for apnea, depending on which you are diagnosed with. If you are prescribed a CPAP or BiPAP, it is a device having a 99% cure rate. Some apneas can be cured with surgery, and some require surgery and a C/BiPAP...and some only the machine.

      It's a hard "pill" to swallow when you think of having to use it every night for the rest of your life. However, think of the alternatives: daytime sleepiness, chronic fatigue, snoring so bad that you stop breathing, heart disease, high blood pressure, heart failure, stroke or death.

      Do you realize if you're healthy now (except for your sleep apnea), non-compliance with treatment methods could cause heart disease down the road? I don't know about you or anyone else, but I choose the CPAP machine. New machines are VERY quiet and there are MANY masks to choose from that are minimally invasive and made for your comfort.

      Trust me - I understand your sense of apprehension. Before my study I was instructed on apnea and the cures. I knew that I would choose surgery before sleeping with a machine every night. However, surgery was not an option...but a CPAP gave a 100% cure rate. Good odds, in my book.

      Hope you have the results you're looking for. But don't worry about "the machine." The alternatives are much worse.

11. 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

12. 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

13. QUESTION:
    my bf is a snorer...it's driving me bananas!!..are sleep doctors expensive?
    I'm literally going insane with his snoring...it's like sleeping next to a big broken truck reving up...in fact it's probably more annoying...and i've been with him more than 3 years...i'm a light sleeper too...it seems the only time I could sleep through the night is if I've consumed alcohol or sleeping pills or I've been so sleep deprived therefore so exhausted on the 3rd or fourth day that i would completely knock out....and then the cycle would start again...i try not to take sleeping pills because it makes me feel woozy the next day...

    Nothing has helped...he quit smoking for a year now....he is a drinker..but he doesnt drink everyday...i don't know if that's the case....he is a social drinker so i dont think he'll quit completely...but if he was to go a month without drinking...it woudl sound just as loudly as if he did...sleeping on his side doesn't help either....he is a tad bit overweight...but it's just a little...i do make him nwork out..and it's helped like a tiny teeny bit....

    I think he does have sleep apnea because he would sometimes stop breathing for like 15-20 seconds and then snore really loud afterwards...I know i should sleep in another room but i dont like sleeping by myself...and really i don't like sleeping without him either

    I called a couple of doctors today and they are expensive...consultations by itself is 200...and than it ranges from 800-2400 afterwards...he does have insurance but still that's still expensive...

    I just want to know if there are any alternatives that is cheaper and that works!...I'm so desperate...and also does sleep apnea correlate with premature ejaculation?? while sleeping he's deprived of oxygen right??..i wonder if that relates.....He's never gone longer than two minutes, a lot of times it could be like 15 or 30 seconds...although he's never had a problem getting hard...or getting hard again...

    lastly he works out pretty well since i got him into it....and his body has toned up a bit...he was never flabby to begin with...but now u can see some minor definition....but like i said he has been working out for a year..i figured his body should be more developed...his friends that work out with him have all sculpted out a muscular body...although they are thinner though...he works out about 5 times a week...about 1 hour to 2 hours each time...i wonder if sleep apnea is hindering his body's ability to build those muscles as well??

    I do love him but we need to cure his snoring problem...i don't know how much longer i can take this....

    • ANSWER:
      Ok. Classic symtoms of sleep apnea. This is a semi-serious problem. The doc will prescribe him a c-pap machine. Google it.

      If he'll use the thing, he and you are very likely to sleep much better, and consequently, feel and function much better. But, he'll still snore when not using the gadget.

      There may be a fix for the cause of his snoring. Google for that too, and check with a ear, nose, throat (ENT) doc.

      Down side is he's got to be willing to cooperate.

14. QUESTION:
    How do I cure insomnia while I am pregnant?
    I am 4 1/2 months pregnant and insomnia came along with it. I cannot sleep at night and finds it precious to sleep during the day. My mother-in-law is freaking out because she thinks I intend not to sleep, plus, I told her yesterday after my monthly check up that I lost a pound. The reason behind that is that I threw up the morning before I went to see the doctor and didn't get to eat at all.
    My husband and I live with them (his family) and they're all used to not sleeping early. I hear tv in my room, i hear doors opening and closing, i hear footsteps and i hear them talk sometimes. I can't do anything about it because it's what they're used to and it's their house. Plus, my husband has sleep apnea so he snores when he sleeps.
    I feel so bad. What do I do? I don't ike them thinking that do not care for my baby by staying up at night and not sleeping at all. What I don't like more is that some other relatives get to know that, too, which I find not so nice. I just cannot sleep, that's it. They should know that pregnant women experience insomnia and not accuse me of being irresponsible. SIGH

    • ANSWER:
      Darling I have Sleep Apnia, and have lived with many different cultures. I strongly suggest you try not to sleep during the day time. IF you are fit and your pregnancy is safe (you do not have a history of mis carriages) perform gentle exercises in your room before going to bed. Anything that does not put strain on your stomach and they can be done sitting in a chair or on your bed. USE EAR PLUGS! If your in the Philippines, I'm sure your can buy them in a Pharmacy, Drug Store, Chemist shop, or what ever the shop is called in your country! And they are cheap! In laws can be a big pain in the butt! Your husband needs to stand up for you and explain that what your experiencing is normal for a lot of women and they need to change their primitive attitudes and give you love and understanding so you are without stress at this difficult time. Your husband and you could benefit from him sleeping on his side facing a fan and have it blow air into his face. It will reduce his snoring. Also you can find aids in a pharmacy. They are like sticking plasters (band Aids) that fit over the snoring persons nose and make the nose holes larger while he sleeps! Good luck. Muleman.

15. QUESTION:
    panic attacks while trying to sleep?
    well ive just had flu, now i got tonsilitis and i cant breathe through my nose either but randomly while ive been not even nodding off to sleep ive been havin a random panic attack its not an out loud one its kinda a inside one but its lasting a while, (its DEFINATELY not apnea ) plz how can i cure and have a sleep its scary its late im 12 years old, and ye the panic sensation is laike on the edge on a horror film HELP

    • ANSWER:
      before u go to bed have a nice warm cup of milk, take deep breaths and close your eyes. tense every muscle in ur body and release each one slowly . this will help u to relax. then u might be able to sleep better. if this problem still continues i would suggest u go to ur doctor and ask for advice. they might be able to refer u to a sleep specialist/give u medicine to help u sleep goodluck

16. QUESTION:
    how do i stop snoring naturally?
    its really embarrassing, and last year i didn't go to the school trip because of my snoring. im only 13 years old. my brother and my dad snores too, apart from my sister and mum. i probally got it from my dad. ive been reasearching, nothing helped. i sleep on my side. i sleep with mouth closed. im not overweight, i dont smoke, i dont drink. i do basicly everything what i reserached said. the only thing i learnt was not to eat late at night. plzz tell me some proper excises which i can do with my throats or necks or somthing like that, ive got a trip comming up and i really want to go. i may have sleeping apnea, but if theres a way to cure dat then tell me now!!!! PLLZz som1 with some proper answers plz help me!!!! lol im desperate

    • ANSWER:
      Most people snore occasionally,some because they are overweight (the fat compresses on the throat and makes it hard for the air to travel through the windpipe) some because the tongue slips back blocking the opening to the windpipe (this is usually caused when you sleep on your back)
      so if you are overweight - hit the gym, if not you can sew a golf ball into the back of your PJ tops so you won't lie on your back, if you happen to roll over in the night you will just roll back again, your body will get used to not sleeping on your back and eventually you just won't do it.

      You can always go to the doctor and get checked out to see if there's any medical problems.

17. QUESTION:
    30 day juice fasting..?
    Okay... I am 5'6' and weight over 160 pounds over what I should be. I am starting to snore in my sleep, having heart flutters, very hard to move around, starting to have sleep apnea (I THINK), and scared to die soon.

    That is why I desire to juice. I know that juicing will help me naturally and suffeciently. I need to loose weight or I might die from sleep apnea. And I really don't. I desire to have a 30 day of juicing with vegetables and fruits. I have been consumed in my weight for over 4 months now. I've been eating lots and lots of junk food, and is very addicting. And know (from research) that eating raw, and juicing will cure this. Because what I have been eating has an addicting drug in it. (I sometimes wish there were drugs in fruits instead of junk food. But then that wouldn't be healthy either)

    Anyways, I just want to know any tips, suggestions, advice, sites, books, cds, etc. And I want to know what you think of me doing this. Is it good, is it bad? BTW, I am new to juicing and eating raw.

    I did my best once to just have a balanced eating regime, but it never works for me. I even binge of good food, when I mix veggies with bread and refined stuff.

    I have just heard numurous reviews on how juicing and eating raw has helping many, many fat/obese people. And am excited to begin. I am also doing it for spiritual reasons to, get connected to earth, etc.

    Also, after I am done with this juicing, I decide to go raw completely. Make raw food cakes, cookies, muffins, etc.

    What do you think??? I'M EXCITED!!

    (no rude comments please) thankx o
    Do not tell me I will die, because that's a lie. I have seen youtube videos of people juicing for 100 days even. So do not say that is "impossible" or anything like that. There is no way you can stop me, but I just wanted you point of view. Just not dyeing. That's preposterous!

    • ANSWER:
      That is going to be a lot of sugar. This will work great, but your protein will be low so you may need to compensate.

18. QUESTION:
    Palpitation, Tachycardia, Electrolyte/ Mineral imbalance?
    Hello
    I am a female 19 y.o and ive been experiencing tachycardia and palpitation for years. Also just to add information, i have GERD, sleep apnea, spasmophilia, insomnia, respiratory problem (dont know whats the cause). In earlier times its not this bad so evidently it got worse unfortunetly which worries me. Did ECG, ECHO, holter monitor 24 hours, t3 t4 tsh tests but didnt find the cause. Now im on beta blocker (propranolol) for years although didnt really help much but ive no other choice but to take it. It could happen almost all day and i cant do normal activities. I dont know what i should do anymore and its really bad and frustrated me. I really cant find the cause and the cure.
    I read about mineral defiency, electrolyte imbalance, hormonal imbalance have something to do with it. Because a lot of people said they experienced that and it has helped them.
    But how do i know if i have this imbalance situation going on? Which one is high and which one is low and how much should i take? I cant just take all of them (calcium, magnesium, potassium,vit b) because if i ended up getting it too high/imbalance then it will make it worse. And does the electrolye/mineral level change everyday in our body? Ive been on calcium, magnesium and kalium test but the result was in normal range. But i read on some site when i was googling that it could appear normal but doesnt mean you dont have any defiencies. It doesnt always accurate and theres an explanation but i forgot.
    Also i read that cayenne pepper and mother tincture would help but the other said the opposite which confused me.
    If anyone knows any information related to it, please help.
    I would truly appreciate it, thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      Nobody on earth could give you a diagnosis and treatment after wading through that long post.
      I think you have read and Googled too much.

      Stress and anxiety are the first things that come to mind. Talk to your doctor, ask him/her these questions and mayve get a referral to a therapist.

19. QUESTION:
    Do you, ladies have PCOS?
    I do, and i believe that all women who has , should start writing long letters to docs, explain how messed up can be and find not a treatment but A REAL CURE, for this curse of nature.

    my personal experience.
    I got my period 14 years old, it was painful, like a stomach ache.
    After my first period the second one came 5-6 months after. PAIN PAIN PAIN, VOMITING , LOW PRESSURE, FAINTING,COLD SWEATS, all these for 12 years, ( iim 26 now) and i didn't knew , my family didn't get me to the doctor, (messed up family, another big story), and when I went to a doc, she told me that i have them and its ok. I was 22 when i went and until now i didn't knew how serious can be.
    Did you know that:
    More than 50 percent of women with PCOS will have diabetes or pre-diabetes (impaired glucose tolerance) before the age of 40.
    Women with PCOS have a four to seven times higher risk of heart attack than women of the same age without PCOS.
    Women with PCOS are at greater risk of having high blood pressure.
    Women with PCOS have high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol
    Chance of getting endometrial cancer
    the symptoms are:
    infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding
    infertility (not able to get pregnant) because of not ovulating
    increased hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes—a condition called hirsutism (HER-suh-tiz-um)
    ovarian cysts
    acne, oily skin, or dandruff
    weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist
    insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes
    high cholesterol
    high blood pressure
    male-pattern baldness or thinning hair
    patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs
    skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area
    pelvic pain
    anxiety or depression due to appearance and/or infertility
    sleep apnea—excessive snoring and times when breathing stops while asleep
    (Not all women with PCOS share the same symptoms)

    Thats is so messed up. I got :
    Acne, depression, very irregular periods, increased hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, It ruined my life until now, because no doctor told me anything of those and i might have insulin resistance, because of my family background.
    now i went to a hospital and im waiting for my next period so i can do some tests.
    here in greece, docs saying " oh birth control pills are bad , don't take them, blah, blah blah, " fuck them , the minute i start birth control pills , is my happiest moments i.ve ever lived, no acne, no pains, everything is so perfect, now i stopped because i have to do the blood exams, and guess what..... ACNE ACNE ACNE, HAIR, SMALL BOOBS!
    I took yasmin, and here in greece birth control pills cost like 10 euro, why in america cost like 60 dollars? because of the advertisment? here they don't do to much advertisment.

    thanks, all ladies you can share if you want to.

    All my life i thought that i was crazy, crazy bitch from hell, i was feeling bad and now i know.

    • ANSWER:
      I have it. Ugh. :'(
      I started my periods aged 12.
      It lasted for two weeks and then if didn't come again until 5 months later! I thought there was something wrong with me.
      Now I'm 16. That was four years ago and I still barely get my period. When I do, its very long and painful...
      I have facial hair which I struggle to hide (and boys crack jokes at me at school) and my back, stomach and chest has a lot of hair on it too.
      I have really bad acne on my face and back. I am also slightly fat and I can't shift the weight!
      I want a solution. The tummy pains are the worst. I get them most when I'm stressed and that's not good when I'm sitting exams...
      I speak to my doctor for help but he just sends me for a blood test to check my hormone levels. Ugh. I want help. :(:(

20. QUESTION:
    Tachycardia, Palpitation, Electrolyte/ Mineral imbalance?
    Hello
    I am a female 19 y.o and ive been experiencing tachycardia and palpitation for years. Also just to add information, i have GERD, sleep apnea, spasmophilia, insomnia, respiratory problem (dont know whats the cause). In earlier times its not this bad so evidently it got worse unfortunetly which worries me. Did ECG, ECHO, holter monitor 24 hours, t3 t4 tsh tests but didnt find the cause. Now im on beta blocker (propranolol) for years although didnt really help much but ive no other choice but to take it. It could happen almost all day and i cant do normal activities. I dont know what i should do anymore and its really bad and frustrated me. I really cant find the cause and the cure.
    I read about mineral defiency, electrolyte imbalance, hormonal imbalance have something to do with it. Because a lot of people said they experienced that and it has helped them.
    But how do i know if i have this imbalance situation going on? Which one is high and which one is low and how much should i take? I cant just take all of them (calcium, magnesium, potassium,vit b) because if i ended up getting it too high/imbalance then it will make it worse. And does the electrolye/mineral level change everyday in our body? Ive been on calcium, magnesium and kalium test but the result was in normal range. But i read on some site when i was googling that it could appear normal but doesnt mean you dont have any defiencies. It doesnt always accurate and theres an explanation but i forgot.
    Also i read that cayenne pepper and mother tincture would help but the other said the opposite which confused me.
    If anyone knows any information related to it, please help.
    I would truly appreciate it, thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      It is a good thing that the cause of your rapid heart beats are unknown. However the chances for them being due to the side effects of any medication that you may be taking or experiencing the symptoms of anxiety, are much higher.

      Also, most of the minerals in our body can be measured from our blood serum, red blood cells, tissue cells, or urine.

      For now, eat healthy and you can get a diet planned out for yourself by consulting a nutritionist, walk daily and be stress free.

      Good Health!

21. QUESTION:
    Is there help for the parent portion of a FAFSA student loan?
    A lot has happened in my family since I started college. The situation our economy is in now has been a reality for my family for a while. Mainly because my dad up until last summer had been working at GM for 32 years. He had the option to retire with a small buyout or be assigned a new job and half his pay. Along with this our health-care has changed quite a bit. Last year we were allowed 5 doctor visits the entire year for a family of 4..... This year our insurance no longer covers doctors visits and we have a 0 deductible so basically I can't go to the doctor unless I'm dying. So now I have a knee that I cannot stand straight on without pain, acid reflux that I've had constantly for almost 10 years, and a mole that is changing and I'm SOL. After this semester of college I will have one more in the fall before I graduate. My sister is in the last semester of a 5 year nursing program too. At this moment we have just under 0,000 in loan debt between the two of us. Basically the loans my parents took out are getting ridiculous. The monthly payment is about 0, and that doesn't include the 0 in interest that ac-cured this year. I am already a full time student (13 hrs) with two jobs (i have a campus job 8 - 12 hrs a week, and an internship/part-time job on nights for 20-25 hrs). Right now I make just enough to get by on (not enough to eat right) in combination with the small my fiancee makes working at her daycare (she is in her first transfer year of an education degree and is in a worse off financial situation than we are, I can only hope she will be able to finish school).

    Basically me and my sister are going to have to work more now so I will be a full-time student and employee. The next problem is that my dad is trying to find a job at 60, but nobody will hire him. My mom worked for Sprint for 35 years, and now works at their local phone split off Embarq. They were recently bought by another company and my dad says she has been quiet a lot lately and telling him he needs to find a job. Basically she might be losing her job too. The house they are in needs a lot of work and that is what my dad has been TRYING to do. We have an old RV they may live in if they have to but that is a last resort obviously. Right now school is the last thing on my mind. I'm constantly thinking about money and how I'm going to be in debt until I retire, how I'm going to be able to pay for everything, my loans, my parent's loans, all on a job around ,000 (if that and even If I can get a job) after I graduate.

    I don't know what to do. I'm stressed, depressed for sure, and I've never seen my parents like this. Neither of my parents went to college and had been at the same job all their lives busting their ass just for me and my sis to go to school and it's all turning around and biting them in the ass. It makes me wish I had never gone to school. I would be so much happier just working and living and not worrying about huge amounts of debt. Another great thing is that GM discontinued scholarships to employee dependents to cut costs (they have their mind in the right direction, give up on the future). We relied on these scholarships for books. I can't get any scholarships because my parents combined were always just under that 0,000 mark but it never took into account my dad was working 60 hours a week for two years and he developed sleep apnea. I just have lost all hope of a happy life. I'm set out to be a peasant just like my parents were, with nobody giving a damn. I hate all these college students who take everything they have for granted, never knowing the hardships people go through. This is what our land of opportunity offers us, a lifetime of debt and taxes. It would be such a relief to just kill myself and not have to live every day as a struggle. My relationship with my fiancee is starting to dwindle because I'm so depressed and can't remember what love felt like. We hardly see eachother, I never see my friends, I have a POS car that doesn't run half the time....... What's the point of life if you can't enjoy it. Does nobody see the rest of the world and what really happens or are they all really that ignorant and selfish? Sorry about this, but does anyone know if there is any help out there?

    • ANSWER:
      Go to your college financial aid office and tell them about your dad's job loss. Please be specific and make an appointment with the paperwork to support your claim.

22. QUESTION:
    How to cure sleep apnea?

    • ANSWER:
      Go to your primary care physician, and ask for a referral to a "sleep specialist". A sleep specialist will conduct an overnight sleep study which will provide a wealth of information about your condition and appropriate treatment.

      Hope this helps.

23. QUESTION:
    How did I get sleep apnea? Can it be cured? What did I do to get this suddenly?
    I was diagnosed with
    I was diagnosed with sleep apnea about 3 years ago, at age 38, out of the clear blue sky. I hear it is hereditary but no one in my family has this. How in the world could such a disease just be acquired out of the clear blue?? I hear it could lead to stroke, heart attack and all sorts of stuff. How in the world do I get rid of this and how in the world did I get it????????

    • ANSWER:
      Sleep apnea is very common in individuals who are oveweight. The excess tissue around the neck can partially obstruct the airway while you are sleeping. If you are not overweight, it is also possible you have enlarged tonsils or a particularly large tongue, both of which can also cause similar problems. The cure is to fix the problem, either weight loss or tonsillectomy. With sleep apnea, you literally stop breathing for a short time, but this happens tens to hundred of times throughout the night. You won't die in your sleep from this, but your body responds by waking you up (typically it's for such a brief time that you aren't even aware of it). But the accumulation of waking up for these brief spells throughout the night results in daytime sleepiness. You should also know that sleep apnea is associated with pulmonary hypertension, which can lead to both lung and heart disease down the road. Until you are able to lose weight, your doctor can prescribe a CPAP machine. CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure. It is a mask that you wear at night which pushes positive pressure into your throat to maintain the airway open. You don't feel the air at all but the mask itself takes some getting used to. Hope this helped, good luck!