Sleep apnea while awake

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3052618 tn?1344105035 I had a sleep study last night, to rule out sleep apnea. I don't have the full report yet (He said my doctor should get it Wednesday). He did however tell me a few of the things he saw on it.. but he didn't explain them. He said that he saw intrusions in my brain waves or something. And that parts of my brain were active that weren't supposed to be (I'm guessing while asleep, surely not while I'm awake as well).
Avatar f tn Could this be sleep apnea? My late-father had sleep apnea but he was overweight. (when he went to the sleep clinic he actually flatlined - very scary but the cpap machine worked wonders for him.) I would hate to waste the $$ to go to the doctor if it isn't something "real".
Avatar m tn i have this condition where i have a recurring dream (a dream i see while i sleep), then sometimes while awaking, i see scenes of that dream, quite clearly, i get a sense of throwing up and being unable to breath (as if i have to remember to breath-if i forget i wont breath-it has happened before, i forgot to breath and i had something close to apnea).
Avatar f tn Discussion of your symptoms with your primary doctor/family physician is recommended, with evaluation by a sleep medicine specialist and a sleep study (polysomnogram) as indicated. This study could detect seizures, sleep apnea, and other forms of sleep disorders. Thank you for this opportunity to answer your questions, I hope you find the information I have provided useful, good luck.
Avatar f tn About 6 months ago my doctor seen I was tired a lot and gave me a sleep apnea take home test machine. A pulse oximiter attached to a chest strap that monitors heart rate as well as breaths per minute etc. anyway I had issues sleeping well but very very rarely woke up feeling out of breath and when I did it was often due to my neck laying awkwardly on an arm rest or pillow etc. basically beyond snoring in certain condition, I have no true symptoms of sleep apnea.
1423902 tn?1282666102 Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of apnea and results from blockage of air flow. The upper airway can be obstructed by excess tissue in the airway, large tonsils, large tongue and usually includes the airway muscles relaxing and collapsing when asleep. Another site of obstruction can be the nasal passages. Sometimes the structure of the jaw and airway can be a factor in sleep apnea. Any of these obstructions can cause the breathing to stop for more than a minute at times.
Avatar n tn That depends. Do you have a copy of your sleep study results? If you have mild sleep apnea, there is a possibility a dental device could help, but those are expensive too. Some are helped with surgery, but many find after surgery they still need cpap. Hardly anyone gets used to wearing a mask to breathe in a night or two. Some take weeks and have to try several masks to get one that's right for them. But the benefits from toughing it out till adjusted make it worth the effort...
1384923 tn?1308410640 Hi, I havent had surgery for chiari but I was dx with sleep apnea 2yrs ago and was prescribed a c-pap machine. My cardiologist told me that sleep apnea may contribute to my heart beating faster during the day. I would also wake up gasping for air..it was horrible. Once I felt like was was gona faint and never wake up, very scary. Later on i found out that it is one of the many symptoms of chiari.
Avatar m tn I would suggest an evaluation with a sleep physician, not just a sleep study, if you have not had one (e.g., a history and physical with a sleep doctor) since many sleep labs only do overnight studies. I would post the question to Dr. Park’s forum as well. Dr.
Avatar m tn t tell if there could be something going on with my back or if it is all due to the sleep apnea. Recently I have noticed, while being completely awake, that I will get a similar shuttering sensation, a flutter of my heart, and feel like I am going to pass out, and correcting my posture (I'm always slouching forward) helps significantly. My back and neck are stiff. Any sense in getting an MRI? Seeing a neurologist or orthopedist? I really appreciate a response.
Avatar f tn I felt better within a 2 week period. I was more rested, because I was going into the restful stage of sleep. If I don't use my machine, I wake up after about 2-3hrs of sleep. The past 6-8 weeks, I was awake for 24 hrs straight about 2 nights a week. A part of my mask was broken and I had the part sent to me, but it was the wrong one. I finally got a whole new mask. It was more than time. I was lost didn't know what day it was or if it was night or day. Total confusion.
Avatar f tn She has ambelicolhernia and may have sleep apnea she stops breathing when Hes sleeping and I have to hold her to wake her up & remind her to breathe.. Talk about no sleep at all!
Avatar n tn Some mood disorders. Sleep disorders - often obstructive sleep apnea or limb movement disorders. Some blood tests then a sleep study might lead to answers. The feeling if being stuck somewhere between asleep and awake is not the same as insomnia. It sounds like your sleep stages are being disrupted, not allowing you to reach the deeper restful stages of sleep.
1282132 tn?1271412325 have you been checked for sleep apnea? For a while, my docs were considering that my migraines were being exacerbated by sleep apnea, where my brain wasn't getting enough oxygen at night. I would think if you did have sleep apnea, it could account for the headaches, just like holding your breath during the day can bring on a headache. As for them not happening every night, do you always sleep in one position, or are you more of a restless sleeper?
Avatar m tn I know I have sleep apnea and it has been diagnosed as being central sleep apnea as opposed to obstructive sleep apnea. I use a bipap machine, but I am asking about gasping for breath while awake. I don't notice stopping breathing just prior to the gasp. I don't know if this is lung related, heart related, or central nervous system related. It feeling alot like a stroung hiccup, but involves a gasp.
Avatar m tn Hello, Chances are that you are not having obstructive sleep apnea but central or mixed apnea. Central apnea occurs when the part of the brain that controls breathing doesn't start or properly maintain the breathing process.Found commonly in Poliomyelitis,encephalitis ,neurodegnerative diseases ,complications of surgery or radiation therapy to the cervical spine and stroke.
1250087 tn?1268929166 So, I haven't been diagnosed with it, or what not yet. But, I read somewhere, on a symptom's site that having trouble breathing whilst awake may be part of sleep apnea. I'm not so sure, and when I'm awake and what not my chest is extremely tense, and 'heavy', almost as if someone is sitting upon it. My breathing patterns are sporadic, like sometimes I feel as if I don't need to breathe, and I won't notice(yet notice at the same time), and continue to breathe.
Avatar f tn About the sleep apnea - unless you had substantial good sleep in all stages and some time in REM while supine, a sleep study negative for obstructive sleep apnea may not be conclusive. Look at your copy of the report and see what it says about arousals, especially any associated with limb movements. Maybe you didn't sleep enough to exhibit the apneas on this particular night.
Avatar m tn Hi i have depression and bpd, i am also incredibly overweight but since ive been losing more and more weight the effects of low energy while upright have been getting significantly worse and my GP and mental health doctor are stumped. im 21 male i dont have sleep apnea but struggle to sleep and have restless leg.
Avatar f tn Hi, Dr Carolyn Dean talks about sleep apnea and Magnesium supplementation . If you google : Magnesium and sleep Apnea. I have family members who also refuses to use CPAP, so they are trying Mg instead. Still at the starting stage. But what I could tell you is that snoring is definitely less.. :) Sleep apnea causes high BP, memory loss, headaches, poor concentration, fatigue and so many more.. So I'd say, give Mg Glycinate a try..
14287919 tn?1434470794 I am a fifteen year old female, and I consecutively experience a large amount of fatigue and sleepiness during the day, which started about a year to a year and a half ago. I am wondering if this possibly could be caused by SA or any other sleep disorder. I typically go to bed at around 9:30-10:30 PM and feel like I "sleep very well", but in the morning (around 7 - 8 am) I don't feel refreshed or awake.
Avatar m tn Sometimes I feel as though I am awakened for lack of breath but I don't have problems breathing while awake or while exercizing. I don't have any other symptoms but I worry that this might be the onset of emphysema. I am a smoker but in the process of quitting. Do you think I may have early stage emphysema?
Avatar f tn Both sleep apnea and narcolepsy are so different from person to person. My husband has them both but was very atypical till he had a sleep study and found a good doc who recognized what was wrong with him. His narcolepsy got worse as he aged (he is retired now for nearly 4 years) but his sleep apnea was always very bad and it made it hard to be suspicious of him having narcolepsy due to the fact his sleep apnea was and is so bad.
3862348 tn?1348379200 This sleep disorder is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep paralysis, cataplexy where the person has episodes of loss of muscle function while awake, hypnagogic hallucinations and automatic behavior. You will need to consult your primary care physician, who may schedule you for a polysomnogram (sleep test) to rule out sleep disorders and initiate appropriate therapy. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Avatar n tn I found out I had sleep apnea (or something like it called upper airway resistance syndrome) and I suspect that the sleep disruption from breathing was causing the problem. When I stopped sleeping on my back, the hallucinations disappeared. I suggest you talk to your doctor about getting a sleep study. Even if you are not overweight, and don't choke or gasp, you can still have breathing disruptions that are bad for your sleep and health.
Avatar m tn So, you could have obstructive sleep apnea and this is diagnosed with a sleep study. As you wait for your evaluation, you could avoid taking alcohol and quit smoking and try to sleep on your side as this keeps the airways patent. If any nasal blocks try to keep them patent with OTC nasal decongestants. And aim for optimum weight with exercises or long walks. Good Luck. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.