Sleep disorders

LongtimeBravesFan · January 23rd, 2007, 08:36 PM

After much prodding from my wife I have an appointment Friday at a sleep disorder clinic. She says I snore loudly and often stop breathing at night. she feels i may have sleep apnea.

Has anyone ver been to a sleep disorder clinic or had any treatment for such diseases? This will be my first visit. I guess I'll talk to the doctor and then set an appointment to spend the night there so they can observe me.

Cochise22 · January 24th, 2007, 01:24 AM

I convinced my mother to do the very same thing a couple of years ago after I learned about sleep apnea in a class I was taking during high school. She had the exact same symptoms that your wife says you have. She could snore loud enough to keep me awake at night even though I slept a room away from her (who knows how my dad ever slept).

She said the sleep test wasn't bad at all, and she found out she definitely had sleep apnea. She was given this nifty little contraption, in what I think helps regulate her airflow when sleeping. She said it was a little difficult to get used to, but once she did she said that it actually helped her sleep alot better.

TheAJx · January 24th, 2007, 02:06 AM

I was once slept in a bathtub of a hotel because of my mom's snoring. I don't know know how dad puts up with it either.

LongtimeBravesFan · January 26th, 2007, 02:36 PM

I went to the doctor today and will spend the night Monday. He said there are several reatment options. One involves a mask like was mentioned. Another is similar, a type of breathing pump. My wife has a friend that uses one and says it is a pain.

Another was surgery. I would prefer that route. He said I have large tonsils and removing them could help my breathing.

He also said weight is sometimes a problem, but he didn't seem to think that was that way with me. I am 5'11" and 215 pounds. I could stand to lose a few, but I'm hardly fat.

BravesRule22 · January 26th, 2007, 07:11 PM

My girlfriends father went to a clinc as well and they found out his problem and he now no longer snores and has no problem sleeping.

I dont know if sleeping is a problem for you or if once you are out, then you are not waking up. But that was a problem for him he would only get about 2 hours of good sleep a night

Navin Johnson · January 27th, 2007, 05:28 PM

I don't know if this is a sleeping disorder, but I have experienced "Expolding Head Syndrome"

Exploding head syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I have a hard time falling asleep, so occasionally I self-hynotize myself in order to clear my head and relax. It is when, and only when I do this that the syndrome occurs (so much so that I have come to expect it-the first couple of times though was quite harrowing).

The best way I can describe the visual it is that of a lightbulb burning out. Have you ever walked into a dark room, turned on the lights, and had the lightbulb flash on for a split second then go dark? That's the visual you get, except you see it in your head with your eyes closed. For me, the flash is also accompanyed by a sharp pop of a noise, again for me not unlike that of a lightbulb popping or exploding. In fact the first time it happened I got out of bed and inspected all the nearby lamps to see if this had happened. It freaked me out.

Anyone else experienced this?

DiamondDave · January 28th, 2007, 01:01 PM

I have a sleep disorder...

it's called 2 freakin' kids

Yogi44 · January 29th, 2007, 02:30 PM

I've had sleep apnea for years, finally diagnosed in 1993. I've used a CPAP machine ever since. I was stopping breathing for almost 1.5 minutes at the time, several times during the night. You will be amazed at how much better you will feel as you have not been getting good sleep if you've had it.

LongtimeBravesFan · February 1st, 2007, 09:20 PM

Well I spent the night there Monday. After about 30 minutes after they turned out the lights, the nurse came in and hooked me up to the CPAP machine. At first she just put it over my nose but later put it over my whole mouth as well. I didn't like it at all. Granted it was the first time but I wouldn't want to have to do that the rest of my life.

Hopefully they can do surgery and that willsolve the problem.

Top Cat · February 3rd, 2007, 09:39 AM

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as anyone ver been to a sleep disorder clinic or had any treatment for such diseases? This will be my first visit. I guess I'll talk to the doctor and then set an appointment to spend the night there so they can observe me.

I have sleep apnea (mild) I have a CPAP. Like you I hated it the first time I hooked up to it. Took me a few weeks to get used to it. The hard part was "getting on top of the machine in breathing" so to speak. Now I love it. I sleep like a baby and do so quietly. Sure it's a ball and chain in a sense. But the benefits FAR outweigh the minor inconveniences.

I was waking up gasping for air. A truly ugly experience. this has totally eliminated that, and as a result I get more REM sleep and have lots more energy during the day.

BGM109A · February 4th, 2007, 08:56 PM

I have severe OSA. The doc said surgery would not likely help. The mask takes some getting used to but I tell you nothing beats the feeling of a good nights sleep after years of no real sleep. You will get used to it and you will find yourself with a lot of extra energy.

Top Cat · February 5th, 2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAJx

I was once slept in a bathtub of a hotel because of my mom's snoring. I don't know know how dad puts up with it either.

In Dedember I went to a sales conference. One of the guys I work with shared a room with a peer. The guy snored so loud that the other guy took the matress into the bathroom and still couldn't sleep. Needless to say he got his own room.

I admit it's been said that i too can wake the dead with my snoring.

Not anymore though...my CPAP but the end to that.

Nocahoma · February 5th, 2007, 06:19 PM

So do you use the CPAP semi-regularly to prevent onset, or does it have to be used each & every night? It's nice if you have a wife or other regular sleeping partner who can get used to it, but I would think that it would put a serious crimp on my social life.

Top Cat · February 5th, 2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nocahoma

So do you use the CPAP semi-regularly to prevent onset, or does it have to be used each & every night? It's nice if you have a wife or other regular sleeping partner who can get used to it, but I would think that it would put a serious crimp on my social life.

You use it full time. It's almost completely silent. Seriously you have to really listen for it, and it's a rythmic breathing sound. And given that most people with sleep disorders snore like an 18 wheeler, the spouse will welcome the change. Remember, it ELIMINATES snoring completely for most people. Hell your spouse will want to kiss your Dr on all 4 cheeks.

And the masks now are frankly far smaller than in the past.

Here's what i wear and after the first few times you don't notice you have it on. That's because you're sleeping like a log.

A more radical style.

As for the sex life, trust me, a rested man is a virile man. It's really that simple.

BGM109A · February 6th, 2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nocahoma

So do you use the CPAP semi-regularly to prevent onset, or does it have to be used each & every night? It's nice if you have a wife or other regular sleeping partner who can get used to it, but I would think that it would put a serious crimp on my social life.

People die because of this. I think that would put a more serious crimp in your social life.

January 23rd, 2007, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
LongtimeBravesFan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,660	Sleep disorders After much prodding from my wife I have an appointment Friday at a sleep disorder clinic. She says I snore loudly and often stop breathing at night. she feels i may have sleep apnea. Has anyone ver been to a sleep disorder clinic or had any treatment for such diseases? This will be my first visit. I guess I'll talk to the doctor and then set an appointment to spend the night there so they can observe me.

January 26th, 2007, 07:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
BravesRule22 Basketball Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,089	My girlfriends father went to a clinc as well and they found out his problem and he now no longer snores and has no problem sleeping. I dont know if sleeping is a problem for you or if once you are out, then you are not waking up. But that was a problem for him he would only get about 2 hours of good sleep a night __________________ Braves, Knicks, Bucs, Louisville

January 27th, 2007, 05:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Navin Johnson Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 79	I don't know if this is a sleeping disorder, but I have experienced "Expolding Head Syndrome" Exploding head syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia I have a hard time falling asleep, so occasionally I self-hynotize myself in order to clear my head and relax. It is when, and only when I do this that the syndrome occurs (so much so that I have come to expect it-the first couple of times though was quite harrowing). The best way I can describe the visual it is that of a lightbulb burning out. Have you ever walked into a dark room, turned on the lights, and had the lightbulb flash on for a split second then go dark? That's the visual you get, except you see it in your head with your eyes closed. For me, the flash is also accompanyed by a sharp pop of a noise, again for me not unlike that of a lightbulb popping or exploding. In fact the first time it happened I got out of bed and inspected all the nearby lamps to see if this had happened. It freaked me out. Anyone else experienced this? __________________ I was born a poor black child... Last edited by Navin Johnson; February 3rd, 2007 at 04:16 PM.

January 28th, 2007, 01:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
DiamondDave Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD, on the Potomac River Posts: 5,390	I have a sleep disorder... it's called 2 freakin' kids __________________ Reagan in 08... Even though he's dead, he's the better choice! Superdelegates - Because even the Democratic party knows it's base is too stupid to make really important decisions.

January 24th, 2007, 01:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cochise22 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 206	I convinced my mother to do the very same thing a couple of years ago after I learned about sleep apnea in a class I was taking during high school. She had the exact same symptoms that your wife says you have. She could snore loud enough to keep me awake at night even though I slept a room away from her (who knows how my dad ever slept). She said the sleep test wasn't bad at all, and she found out she definitely had sleep apnea. She was given this nifty little contraption, in what I think helps regulate her airflow when sleeping. She said it was a little difficult to get used to, but once she did she said that it actually helped her sleep alot better.

January 24th, 2007, 02:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheAJx Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 898	I was once slept in a bathtub of a hotel because of my mom's snoring. I don't know know how dad puts up with it either.

January 26th, 2007, 02:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
LongtimeBravesFan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,660	I went to the doctor today and will spend the night Monday. He said there are several reatment options. One involves a mask like was mentioned. Another is similar, a type of breathing pump. My wife has a friend that uses one and says it is a pain. Another was surgery. I would prefer that route. He said I have large tonsils and removing them could help my breathing. He also said weight is sometimes a problem, but he didn't seem to think that was that way with me. I am 5'11" and 215 pounds. I could stand to lose a few, but I'm hardly fat.

January 29th, 2007, 02:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Yogi44 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: McGee's Crossroads, NC Posts: 254	I've had sleep apnea for years, finally diagnosed in 1993. I've used a CPAP machine ever since. I was stopping breathing for almost 1.5 minutes at the time, several times during the night. You will be amazed at how much better you will feel as you have not been getting good sleep if you've had it.

February 1st, 2007, 09:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
LongtimeBravesFan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,660	Well I spent the night there Monday. After about 30 minutes after they turned out the lights, the nurse came in and hooked me up to the CPAP machine. At first she just put it over my nose but later put it over my whole mouth as well. I didn't like it at all. Granted it was the first time but I wouldn't want to have to do that the rest of my life. Hopefully they can do surgery and that willsolve the problem.

February 4th, 2007, 08:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
BGM109A New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 4	I have severe OSA. The doc said surgery would not likely help. The mask takes some getting used to but I tell you nothing beats the feeling of a good nights sleep after years of no real sleep. You will get used to it and you will find yourself with a lot of extra energy.

February 5th, 2007, 06:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nocahoma Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,238	So do you use the CPAP semi-regularly to prevent onset, or does it have to be used each & every night? It's nice if you have a wife or other regular sleeping partner who can get used to it, but I would think that it would put a serious crimp on my social life.