Sleep disorders - Page 3

Zen653 · March 8th, 2007, 10:09 PM

Longtime, both of my parents have sleep apnea too. Either this condition is becoming increasingly prevalent, or maybe it's being over-diagnosed like ADD.

Nocahoma · March 9th, 2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LongtimeBravesFan

Anyway, the recovery from the surgery should be rather painful so I'll have a fun few weeks. I just hope this will cure me because I don't want to do the mask. Of course, I have lymphoma, sleep apnea will be just a minor concern.

No kidding.

Good luck, LBF! We'll be thinking about you.

Top Cat · March 9th, 2007, 09:33 PM

I have a dear friend that has had lymphoma for 15 years. She's healthy as a horse.

Stay healthy.

Yogi44 · March 11th, 2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Zen653

Longtime, both of my parents have sleep apnea too. Either this condition is becoming increasingly prevalent, or maybe it's being over-diagnosed like ADD.

I don't think it's being over-diagnosed, just more awareness of apnea have doctors sending their patients in for more sleep studies. I've been on CPAP for 14 years. For those who have it or even those who have family members with it, I'd like to recommend that you tell them about www.cpaptalk.com CPAP and Sleep Apnea Discussion Forum.

Lots of dialog about it and many people discussing it.

LongtimeBravesFan · March 14th, 2007, 02:36 PM

Well, I had my surgery Monday morning and came home Tuesday afternoon. I feel a lot hbetter than I expected. no real pain. It hurt like crazy at first to drink cold liquids, but warm water and broth was great. I'm slowly getting back on solid foods.

The doctor said the biopsy he did on my lymph nodes did not appear to be cancerous. I go back Friday for a followup visit. I do have a cool looking scar on the side of my neck. If people ask, I'll tell them they should see what the other guy from the bar fight looks like.

My wife said my snoring was quieter the last two nights, but its probably too early to tell if my apnea has been reduced or eliminated.

Biggest problem so far is I have been producing a large amount of saliva that I keep havin to swallow.

heyterry · March 14th, 2007, 06:23 PM

Good news, longtime. I guess if producing spit is the worst thing that happens, you're in good shape. You're down south anyway. Nobody will notice you spitting!

Seriously, I wish you a quick and full recovery. Let us know how you're doing.

March 9th, 2007, 09:33 PM	#33 (permalink)
Top Cat Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bellingham Posts: 2,309	Lymphoma I have a dear friend that has had lymphoma for 15 years. She's healthy as a horse. Stay healthy.

March 8th, 2007, 10:09 PM	#31 (permalink)
Zen653 Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 7,283	Longtime, both of my parents have sleep apnea too. Either this condition is becoming increasingly prevalent, or maybe it's being over-diagnosed like ADD.

March 14th, 2007, 02:36 PM	#35 (permalink)
LongtimeBravesFan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,660	Well, I had my surgery Monday morning and came home Tuesday afternoon. I feel a lot hbetter than I expected. no real pain. It hurt like crazy at first to drink cold liquids, but warm water and broth was great. I'm slowly getting back on solid foods. The doctor said the biopsy he did on my lymph nodes did not appear to be cancerous. I go back Friday for a followup visit. I do have a cool looking scar on the side of my neck. If people ask, I'll tell them they should see what the other guy from the bar fight looks like. My wife said my snoring was quieter the last two nights, but its probably too early to tell if my apnea has been reduced or eliminated. Biggest problem so far is I have been producing a large amount of saliva that I keep havin to swallow.

March 14th, 2007, 06:23 PM	#36 (permalink)
heyterry Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 499	Good news, longtime. I guess if producing spit is the worst thing that happens, you're in good shape. You're down south anyway. Nobody will notice you spitting! Seriously, I wish you a quick and full recovery. Let us know how you're doing.