Habs Passing

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by zacs

No. I was told yesterday at the service that he had a massive heart attack.

I don't think John's passing was at all a result of apnea and as Zac said, it was a heart attack. But also like mentioned above, sleep apnea can be a major cause of heart troubles...

For a while I would not sleep on my back but on my side because I was less likely to have sleep episodes on my side (according to the wife) but with the mask I can sleep well on my back which is WAY BETTER for my back... The white noise helps too.

Larry - make an appointment with your doctor

[macojoe]

I only sleep 3 hours at a wack! every 3 hours I am awake pee drink go back to sleep and start all over again, and i need a nap in the afternoon.

[Duke41]

Mako that is defintaly a sign of sleep apnea call you dr tommorow. You are going have a brand new life buddy. no more of this all day

[Squid kids Dad]

I too have have sleep apnea..Diagnosed maybe 8 years ago...Sleep study was done at my house..They determined I stopped breathing over 100 times per night....Gave me a machine to wear, mask..I beleive my # is a 10....Best thing I ever did..Takes a while to get used to but well worth it..Now I cant sleep with out it..
Before I was always tired during the day..Needed to pull over and take a nap..

[zimmy]

macojoe- could also be prostate issue if the waking is due to needing to go. Also something to get checked and treated.

[mrmacey]

I lost 115 lbs and sleep apneia gone!

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by zimmy

macojoe- could also be prostate issue if the waking is due to needing to go. Also something to get checked and treated.

That and type 2 diabetes. Frequent urination is a symptom, especially when accompanied by a constant dry throat/thirst.

Most men experience some prostate enlargement when they get into their 50s. Usually benigh prostate enlargement (BPH).

[eelman]

Originally Posted by Mike P

That and type 2 diabetes. Frequent urination is a symptom, especially when accompanied by a constant dry throat/thirst.

Most men experience some prostate enlargement when they get into their 50s. Usually benigh prostate enlargement (BPH).

I have Type 2 Diabetes, those are indeed the symptoms, I went to the doctor because of the constant thirst..Much better now with meds..I had no idea I had it..

[redfin]

I was diagnosed back in '98, averaged 97 stoppages of breath per hour. Doctor told me it was the worst case he'd seen in his career. I tried the bipap, what a PITA! The mask would cock if I moved my head too much, blowing air into one of my eyes, the maintenance of the machine was a headache(constantly sterilizing the H20 reservoir)
and I hated being tied to the damn thing so I deal with the dozing in meetings, movies, traffic lights, etc. I'm going to have the surgery...one of these days.