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1282280 tn?1285086420 i was diagnosed with sleep insomnia, ptsd, panic disorder, and major depresive disorder a little over a yr. ago. at first, the dr's just had me on a low dose of zoloft to see if it would help. tho it did help with the depression and a little with the anxiety, i still couldn't sleep. after raising the dose of my zoloft a few more times, and trying seroquil, the dr's finally put me on ambien when i couldn't sleep.
Avatar f tn It is important to rule out type of sleep apnea like Obstructive apnea, Central apnea and Mixed apnea. You need to undergo tests to rule out the type of apnea. Few of the tests include Apnea index, Apnea-hypopnea index, Respiratory disturbance index, Desaturation and Arousal index. If the tests are suggestive of sleep apnea the treatment in the form of supplemental oxygen and drugs like acetazolamide and theophylline against prescription are promising.
Avatar n tn Do you know why you cannot get used to the CPAP. There are many different treatments for sleep apnea. I suggest you check out sleep apnea support sites for more info. - www.apneasupport.org and www.cpaptalk.com Since you are not overweight you may be a good candidate for sleep apnea surgery but don't do the UPPP.
Avatar m tn I'm not quite sure where to post this question. I've been to over 6 doctors and no one is sure what's going on. A year and a half ago I started Zoloft for social anxiety. Was going OK. I was then prescribed nasonex and allegra (which I have been prescribed before) for allergies that were cropping up - that night, I had a hot flash after a hard workout, developed an anxiety disorder and insomnia for a few months. I stopped taking all drugs and returned to normal for a week.
4927707 tn?1361144882 I will schedule to go back to the dr in the next couple weeks and ask about sleep apnea but I have a constant worry of instant death from sleep apnea now (I know is irrational). Can I sleep in my bed and be ok with just waking myself up till I get evaluated or should I keep on the couch which has been working a bit? Any home treatments you can advise of. This is scary stuff....thanks for your time.
572021 tn?1330905654 For those whose weight caused sleep apnea, losing it can help. For many, throat structure issues were the cause of the sleep apnea, so it stills exists after losing weight. And actually, sleep apnea contributes to weight gain due to affecting the appetite hormones and metabolism. Glad to hear you'll get a repeat sleep study to better know what's going on while you sleep. Please post back here after that study. Would love to hear how that turns out. And the results of a ferritin level.
5658764 tn?1371825008 I initially started on Zoloft for extreme anxiety and depression that was probably triggered by undiagnosed sleep apnea. I started on 12.5 due to drug sensitivity and worked my way up to 25 milligrams and felt great for about 4 months and than the anxiety and depression came back. I have several questions. When I get anxiety and depression I get fatigued, really fatigued with muscle weakness. Is this normal? My doctor upped my Zoloft to 50 milligrams. I just went up to another 12.
Avatar n tn Thank you. Yes, I'm very much looking forward to tomorrow to find out what my pdoc thinks about all this tiredness I have, which has increased since adding the wellbutrin. I do have a therapist. I see her twice a week. I also have a weekly support group for Asperger's Syndrome. So, I'm taking care of that. I had a sleep study on Thursday, maybe sleep apnea is causing my problems. I'll know as soon as I get back the results. Until then, I'm considering trying your program.
Avatar n tn Secondly, drowsiness is a symptom of sleep apnea so you should be evaluated by a sleep center. Once the depression and sleep apnea have been assessed, you can consider cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as your next step as discussed in many of my previous posts (or see my website) but the depression and apnea should be assessed first. Dr. Jacobs www.cbtforinsomnia.
Avatar f tn Snoring does often accompany sleep apnea, but just because you snore does not mean you have sleep apnea and vice versa. Minor sleep apnea is responsive to self-help remedies such as losing weight, eliminating the use of alcohol, tobacco, and sedatives; sleeping on your side, and regularizing your sleep hours. It would be best to see a sleep specialist for proper management and to ease your worries. Take care and keep us posted.
Avatar n tn I'm not sure about the seeing things, but your heart rate being up could be linked to why you feel scared. And it could possibly be sleep apnea. Waking up frequently may also be a sign of sleep apnea, though one does not have to do this in order to have it. A reason you may be waking up could be because your brain is realizing that you are not getting enough oxygen, and this causes you to wake up. Your heart rate being up could also be due to lack of oxygen.
Avatar n tn I am trying to find a link to med given to me by the military that may have caused sleep apnea. a friend said he read that some of the shots given to us before we went to the persian gulf could cause sleep apnea.
Avatar m tn i was diagnosed with sleep apnea after sleep studies was done and i do not snore at all but i do snort from it
Avatar m tn ve been on Lexapro for about a year now, and although it has helped a lot with my irritability and anxiety, it has left me with severe weight gain, an uncontrollable urge to eat sweets every day, extreme fatigue, and worsened sleep apnea. I never feel like I really wake up, ever. I do have sleep apnea and the cpap helps, but its a losing battle I think while on Lexapro.
Avatar n tn I have sleep apnea and i been having sleep apnea about 13yrs. now i been on a c-pap machine for a long time now. i just found out that i have autonomic neuropathy.could this be why my legs are hurting at night. could sleep apnea have cause this.
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..
Avatar n tn My husband was diagnosed with sleep apnea in spite of being muscular and trim. He has not been able to adjust to the cpap at all. Lately he has been exhausted, often headachy, feeling a bit light headed at times and over all unmotivated. He has been able to keep pushing through at work because he was raised on a farm where work is done regardless of how you feel. I recently learned that hypothyroidism can cause sleep apnea. Is this true? What step would you take next?
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.
Avatar n tn I forget the number, but a high percentage of patients with heart failure have sleep disordered breathing. If you have sleep apnea and have been physician-ordered to use CPAP, then you really need to do so.
Avatar n tn All the symptoms you describe and the high red blood cell count could be attributed to obstructive sleep apnea. I would question the validity of a sleep study that only lasted 3 hours, with you fighting “to stay asleep." You should definitely give the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device a fair trial. You also need to have further discussions with the sleep specialist, about his/her impressions of your symptoms.
332074 tn?1229560525 I know I am grasping at straws on this but as continue to be diagnosised with other illness such as the sleep apnea it is becoming more frustrating that these illiness all stem from my weight.
Avatar f tn ve read that a large percentage of chiari patients suffer with sleep apnea and was wondering if this is what is happening to me? Should I go to the hospital?
5159375 tn?1368562728 So last night I finally got to get some shut eye around 4. But I kept waking up because I couldn't breathe. I'm sure this is sleep apnea because my brother and my mom have the same issue sleeping. It was so bad I felt myself stop breathing several times and woke gasping for air :( I just want a good nights sleep!!!
Avatar f tn that did my sleep study gave me the wrong info. I do not have sleep apnea but my oxygen levels were so low that I now have to wear oxygen at night. I have been sleeping better. Anyone else having this problem?
1769279 tn?1315015320 Hello :-) Sleep apnea and sleep disturbances can be associated with chiari, from what I've read. I have it, but don't have the bipap or cpap yet. Ask your NL for a sleep study and you will find out for sure. It can be a dangerous condition, so you definitely want to catch it and fix it.