Sleep Apnea Question?

I just had a sleep study done. Results were:

28 sponatneous arousals.'
1 REM arousals
31 Snoring arousals
total: 61

Mild, intermittent snoring was noted while supine.
Apnea-hypoapnea events per hour .89
1 during REM and 4 events in Non REM

Respiratory related arousals per hour: 5.69
Mean Oxygen saturation: 96.61 0 desaturation episodes below 90% with a nadir of 90%

Cadiac monitoring: Normal sinus rythm with no significant arrythmias noted.

Diagnosis:

Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome, adult.

I am 26, currently BMI of 35, get only about 3 hours a sleep at night with exesseive daytime sleepiness, and have asthma.

Should I worry?

Hmm.
Your weight and asthma affects this, almost directly.

You should always worry if you are not getting more than 8 hours of sleep a night.

You should go see a doctor and see what they could do.
Sleep upright so you can breathe easier.

I'm not suggesting you take a sleeping pill, but you should probably limit food 2 hours from a normal bed time, limit light activity, and try to wind down from the rest of the day.

If you need to, stay up for 24 hours and then go to sleep at a normal time that you could get the most rest.

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Do you use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea?

Do you use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea? If so, how long have you used it? Did you notice an immediate improvement, or did it take a while?

Was it hard to get used to using the machine?

Although I don't use a CPAP machine, I am a respiratory therapist that works for a national company that does alot of cpap/bipap machines for apnea patients. The average time it takes a person to get used to a machine is anywhere from 2 weeks to a month. The key though is for you and your DME company to come up with a mask that works the best for you and your sleeping needs. If you are a nose breather, and sleep on your stomach please let them know this. That way they can equip you with a mask that will provide you the best mobility but also seals like it needs too. Also, if you can only wear the machine for say 4 hours the first few nights, that is ok, it does take a little bit to get used to it. Hopefully the more you wear, the longer the time you can tolerate it. Also, please remember to wear the machine when you nap.

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My dad snores loudly, has sleep apnea, and has chronic halitosis. Does he have the devil in him?

sure

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My wife and I are both disabled .?

Alright my wife and I are both disabled. She has virtually no left hip left ,and I have Severe Fibromyalgia ,Depression ,Anxiety ,Multiple Moods Disorder , Severe sleep apnea ,Chronic Back pain ,nerve damage , and severe disk degeneration . Every month it seems we go deeper and deeper in debt just trying to keep up with the regular bills .We have canceled cable tv . Long Distance phone ,I want to cancel our cell phones but ,do not want that $200 a line charge ,so that has to wait . My wife is the only one recieving disability ,I am still fighting for mine..Is anyone out there willing to help or give us some ideas ..Please do not be rude ..One day you may find yourself sitting where we are ..

Hopefully, some of this might help. Are there any local churches/ non-profits you can go to to ask for help? It doesn't matter whether or not you are a Christian, most will still help you with food, clothing, etc. As far as the disability goes, it always helps to have someone help who knows more about the system. Do you have any friends of friends who might know someone more familiar with the system. Perhaps a lawyer? There is also free credit counseling systems that can help you with your finances. That's all I can think of at the moment.

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i think my dog has sleep apnea?

i have a large breed dog, a great pyrenees, that i suspect has sleep apnea. he is not over weight but like i said he is a big fella, kinda the size of a saint bernard. he's 3 yrs old and has snored for a while, pretty loud sometimes but this morning he jumped into bed with us and i swear he stopped breathing sometimes when he was sleeping. his nose was right in my face and i noticed it seemed like he stopped breathing for seconds at a time. i put my arm around his chest to see if it moved but it didn't seem to. then he made a little gasp, opened his eyes for a sec then went back to sleep and snoring.
is it possible for a dog to have sleep apnea and any idea how it would be treated? i think my vet will roll his eyes if i ask him
I wouldn't care if the vet rolls his syes. Find one that doesn't.
I think it is very possible that he stopped breathing, maybe in dogs the heartrate/ breathing rate slows way down when they are in a deep sleep.
I would just call a couple vets and see what they say.
Good luck

BTW my Mother in Law had 2 Great Pyrenese for years. Sampson and Sheba

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Can a lack of sleep cause panic disorders during the day?

It can't cause a panic disorder but it can make you more anxious and jumpy.

It's important for your general health to get a good night's sleep.

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I have a sleep disorder, I cannot fall asleep until dawn. Is there anyone else out there like me?

I know its a sleep disorder, i forgot what its called. My doctor wanted me to go to some sleep clinic. I would just stay awake the entire time. I just want to know if anyone elese has this trouble and how to correct it.

it's called delayed sleep phase disorder and it's a disorder of your circadian rhythm. They usually use light therapy to trick your brain into thinking it's a different time of day as well as sedatives until you can get your body back on track - however, it could be a stingy thing and you might have this schedule disorder for the rest of your life. My suggestion - get a night job.

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Does anyone have a young child who had a tonsillectomy for sleep apnea?

My 3 year old is tired all day and snores at night. I am going to take her to an ENT to discuss having her tonsils out. Has anyone's child had this done to improve sleep apnea and have you noticed a difference? Thank you.

my SIL's son is 8? and has cerebral palsy and recently had his tonsils out for his sleep apnea…it did improve the problem. this should be something entered into with MUCH thought, not lightly…your child's ENT will be able to suggest the best course of action, whether it be a tonsillectomy or some other solution. good luck to you and your child! apnea can be a very serious problem.

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Can you get a driver's license if you have sleep apnea?

I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea ( a moderate one). I was planning to get my driver's license since I'm 18, but then the doctor didn't recommend it…

Does anyone know whether or not you can get a driver's license if you have sleep apnea? (Oh, I live in California by the way, if there are different laws…)

Also, if you do have sleep apnea, and you do drive, do you have any problems? Or have anyone ever told you that it's better if you don't drive because you're constantly sleepy?

I have know a couple of people with sleep apnea who did have licenses so it might be a state to state difference in laws.

I also have know 2 guys with narcolepsy…..and NO WAY will they ever get a license. I was driving with one of them….I was driving!….and he simply feel asleep while talking to me. Very weird the 1st time that happens.

You might want to check with the agency in your state that issues driver's licenses. Good luck.

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