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Posted by Dinah on August 29, 2006, at 20:59:46
I think I've decided that my residual problems are more likely caused by a sleep disorder than by depression or the aftereffects of depression.
I've done some research on the daytime symptoms of sleep apnea, which I know I have, and they really seem promising.
If the surgery to reduce the condition leading to sleep apnea isn't covered by insurance, I think I might try to save up for it myself. The sleep study said my sleep apnea was mild and of both the central and obstructive sort. But maybe it's gotten worse.
I'll try losing weight again first. But really, I need to get better than I am.
Posted by Phillipa on August 30, 2006, at 20:41:27
In reply to I've come to A Conclusion, posted by Dinah on August 29, 2006, at 20:59:46
Sometimes all that's needed is to lose wt. Easier said than done. Love Phillipa
Posted by Declan on September 1, 2006, at 19:14:03
In reply to I've come to A Conclusion, posted by Dinah on August 29, 2006, at 20:59:46
Hi Dinah
Are you aware of those mouthguard thingos that push your lower jaw somewhat forward, thus (apparently) creating more space for the breath to pass through?
I'd guess they're not *that* comfortable.
I saw a program on how that flappy thing that causes all the trouble (whatever it is) can be scored/lightly scratched and in healing it becomes more rigid and less, therefore, of a problem.
Some people who are very thin snore.
Declan
Posted by Phillipa on September 1, 2006, at 21:18:26
In reply to Re: I've come to A Conclusion, posted by Declan on September 1, 2006, at 19:14:03
Declan ulva sp? Love Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on September 2, 2006, at 8:41:00
In reply to Re: I've come to A Conclusion, posted by Declan on September 1, 2006, at 19:14:03
My internet research has thus far brought me nothing but discouragement. It seems nothing, no method at all, is all that successful, except the CPAP. And I really don't think a) I could sleep looking like Ed Norton when he won the costume party as man from space and b) that it would be safe for my little dogs to have snaky twisty things where their heads go.
Posted by Dinah on September 2, 2006, at 8:42:18
In reply to Re: I've come to A Conclusion, posted by Declan on September 1, 2006, at 19:14:03
(Oh, and you're right. Once those skin parts get loose and likely to close, losing weight doesn't necessarily tone them up.)
Posted by Phillipa on September 2, 2006, at 20:22:59
In reply to Above for » Declan, posted by Dinah on September 2, 2006, at 8:42:18
Dinah I doubt I could sleep with one. Are there any other options? Love Phillipa
Posted by Declan on September 3, 2006, at 1:11:54
In reply to Re: Above for » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on September 2, 2006, at 20:22:59
My wife sometimes sleeps with one. She'd rather do that than be embarrassed by her snoring.
It's part of the fascinating tapestry of life, and anyway I have more important things to worry about.
Posted by James K on September 5, 2006, at 2:45:30
In reply to Re: Above for, posted by Declan on September 3, 2006, at 1:11:54
Hi Dinah. I thought I posted a reply to this several days ago, but it got lost somewhere. It couldn't be my fault so the internet did it.
I've suffered with sleep apnea for many years. It is partially genetic. My dad has it bad. He is obese, I'm not. He uses the cpap machine and it is very helpful to him, but I couldn't tolerate it during the sleep studies, so I got Insurance to pay for surgeries. I've had my septum broken and rebuilt, my uvula lasered off, and finally my tonsils and upper palate cut out, tongue tendons shortened through the chin and neck. The last one finally did the trick.
Weight loss is very important, but I found that when I was suffering the worst, (65 awakenings an hour in the sleep study) No amount of exercise could lose weight. My body never went into restorative sleep. I was insane and physically ill. I lived on psych meds, alcohol, and caffeine, and thought I had cured the apnea (I sleep in my own room for all sorts of reasons) so
computer malfunctiong, I'll post more later
Posted by llrrrpp on September 8, 2006, at 17:01:24
In reply to Sleep Apnea, posted by James K on September 5, 2006, at 2:45:30
Hi Dinah,
My mom uses one. She likes it, because it means that she will be about 10 times more alert during the day. The other reason she likes it is because it humidifies the air, and it keeps her nose and mouth from drying out. We like it because it is super super quiet, and because it prevents her from snoring.The only scary thing, is that when she talks in her sleep (which could occur in up to 4 different languages) she sounds like Darth Vader on his deathbed. Very scary.
Try it before you knock it. They have become much better in the last 2 years.
-ll
Posted by Dinah on September 12, 2006, at 20:17:29
In reply to Re: Sleep Apnea, posted by llrrrpp on September 8, 2006, at 17:01:24
I forgot to check this thread!
One thing I rarely need is more humidity. :)
I'm a mouth breather, so that would mean the full face mask. I don't know... Maybe I'll look into it, but I am scared I wouldn't clean it properly and get some horrible respiratory problem.
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