Does anybody here suffer from Sleep Apnea?

[CasaNorba]

i think I do. I when to see a sleep doctor a few weeks back and she checked my tonsils out and she said they are to thick. she also measured my neck and she said its too large. besides all this I actually feel like I do since I sometimes sleep over 8 hours and still wake up feeling sleep deprived and the last time I slept away from home I was told one night that I was snoring really loud and nonstop. there has also been a couple of time when I do wake up briefly feeling like I was chocking.

so what I really want to know is; is there a solution to this? can an operation correct this problem? or am I gonna have to rely on that lousy ass sleep mask that people who suffer from this have to sleep with every night? which I hope I don't cause those things look extremely uncomfortable.

ps= if you suffer from this, please share your experience

[HandsomeRaj]

I used to a lot for sure suffer from sleep apnea, used to snore a lot too. Guess it was stress and when I became overweight, no exercise etc. My nostrils would automatically get blocked when I lie down to sleep. Even if I'd slept for 08 hours I'd wake up 'unslept'.

But regular exercise, diet control, shaping up and stuff have sure opened up the nostrils and I sleep well. But I guess when I'm stressed I do get sleep apnea even now. I was to go get checked but somehow it's just not worked out.

I know a few friends from the USA who suffer from sleep apnea, they sleep with some sort of contraption that pushes oxygen through your nose through the night hence they sleep better and their mouths shut so no snoring. It's recommended by their respective doctors ofcourse. I'll stick to meditation, exercise, less alcohol and good diet. If all that doesn't really work out I think I'd rather go in for surgery if recommended.

[THE_Godfather]

My girlfriend does. I said she use to snore worse then a freight train. Long story short her Dr. sent her to a sleep apnea clinic. They wired her up & monitor something while you sleep. She went in twice.

Their findings showed that she did & now she uses a breathing apparatus device. She wears a mask & a tube is connected to a machine about 1/2 the size of a toaster. I'm use to it now but at 1st it sounded like she was on life support.

She doesn't complain about it being uncomfortable, although she did try several masks to find the right one for her.

I don't think it's a big deal. I think It's better then having an operation. As far as I know she wasn't given that option.

[Luv2BRealExotic13]

I have family members that live with sleep apnea. Really all it is, is that your body stops breathing a few seconds to a minute while you're sleeping. One of my relatives found out he had a sleep apnea in a sleep study, since he was trying to figure out why he wasn't getting much sleep at night. But overall I have 4 relatives with an oxygen sleep machine they haven't complained about it being uncomfortable. As for a surgery they might have them but there probably isn't much guarantee for it to stop sleep apnea.

[tiredofwaiting]

No but I have insomnia which is just as bad.I am sure there are ways around curing it without wearing that mask.

[CasaNorba]

I know there is. I got my hopes up. But yea I have insomnia too. Don't know if its the sleep apnea thatts causing it. And I also have the night owl syndrome

[tiredofwaiting]

I doubt insomnia causes it. You will be fine. Did you look up all the symptoms do you have most of the symptoms? Were you diagnosed by your doctor? If no to all of the above you are worried for no reason.

[CasaNorba]

yea. I even when to a study last month. though I still haven't gotten the results they did say I snored a lot

[Kupacus]

You seem like a dinosaur...kidding. Well there is a widespread sleep schedule, called polyphasic sleep. Has different schedules like Uberman where you sleep only 2 hours per 24. Many have stay like this for years and had no side effects. You can try less extreme ones Like Everyman, which I will Attempt also after a few weeks. I read many articles where this schedule cured snoring, and many sleep problems. Don't confuse it with sleep deprivation!Google it.

[CasaNorba]

oh I see. that explains Leonardo Da Vinci. he never slept 8 hours, he just took 15-30 minute naps throughout the day. but I been amazed. like how did he accomplished all the things he did with just little naps?

[Belgie]

I do.

There are operations you can get, but I spent the money on a decent CPAP machine instead. It made a world of difference. The comfort of the mask is something to be concerned about, so don't buy a cheap one. A machine for about 700 bucks is top class, and it lasts at least two years. Works out at about one buck per excellent nights sleep. Totally worth it from that point of view.

[CasaNorba]

i see. so I will keep that in mind so if the operation results useless

[cavmanier]

They normally last 5-7 years.

[Belgie]

Normally, but it's under warranty for two by default, unless you buy the extended coverage.

[dodgypirate]

I feel like I do suffer from it but only minutely. Some nights I will get 8 hours of sleep and wake up feeling fantastic and raring for the day, on other days I feel horrible and fall back asleep 2 hours after waking up.

I think that maybe it is due to my diet, I don't eat much in the day, I sometimes skip meals too.

[moviedude714]

I don't believe I do but speaking of it, I remember former Raiders QB Jamarcus Russell used that as an excuse for his lazy work ethic, or maybe he did have it and he didn't bother to go have it checked out with the doctor come on he could have afforded that easily, he basically stole money from the Raiders

[CasaNorba]

Oh wow! What a loser he was

[moviedude714]

Yup that's why he's often considered the biggest bust in NFL history, drafting him set the Raiders back even further

[gypsybee]

Some people wear a mask when they sleep that forces air into them makes them breathe

[Whitechocolate1001]

Holy crap I'm the same way I can sleep 8+ hours and still wake up tired. I now sleep with my Nook Tablet and listen to thunderstorms take a Unisom sleeping pill and I'm out like a light.

[Whitechocolate1001]

Sorry read the title wrong lol.

[523206720]

I used to but I've been getting better lately.

[CasaNorba]

How? What have you bee doing?

[523206720]

I lost body fat by going low carb.

[feelsbadmang]

It's because you're a fatty

[CasaNorba]

Ok? How do you know?

[ArabianPwincess197]

no but I sleep talk

[CasaNorba]

Oh! Then I would love to sleep with you!

Just so I can here you speak arab as I sleep and dream of it :p

[ArabianPwincess197]

lol I've never heard myself sleep talk but my sis says its English and punjabi both and its random things

[CasaNorba]

Sexy!