Do you think Sleep Apnea is over diagnosed?

[Anonymous]

It seems to me that every now and then, it becomes popular to diagnose a certain disorder that has just been researched. Eventually, it seems to fade when something new "comes in style" so to speak. Do you think that sleep apnea is over diagnosed?

[Wuai201]

So I got sleep apnea and I believe mines a mixture of genetic and some weight
My dad has it too.
But also the food in the US is genetically modified so we're not getting the right nutrients anyway. That can also contribute to it.
For me though- I was suppose to be tested for sleep apnea around 20 years old but I didn't see anything particularly wrong with me until 2 years ago when I started working out and lifting weights.
I kept getting tired quicker than before and having more pain and I couldn't loose weight
I actually gained weight. They claimed it was my vitamin d deficiency.
This year I started gasping in my sleep having what it felt like "heart attacks" along with being tired and neuropathy. My blood pressure was 170/106 in the doctors office
She said I needed to get tested
I did, and I have my cpap
Still somewhat tired and in pain , but I'm starting to lose weight, my blood pressure is down and I barely gasp for air
So yeah I don't think it's over diagnosed
I needed it.

[jazzy34]

That is the stupidest shit I’ve read all day. If you’re not a medical professional, you have no business making such comments, especially if you don’t have any stats or facts to back you up. Oh yeah, thousands of people just love to wear a breathing machine on their face while they sleep so they won’t DIE because they stop breathing due to their airway being obstructed. GTFO. 😑

[DrPepper12]

No. Obesity has made it ubiquitous.

[Jennz6]

Yes, the doctor said that I have it

[In_Trance]

Absolutely