What are the affects of sleep apnea?
May 27th, 2013
Sometimes during the day, I suddenly feel disoriented, and a bit dizzy.
A neighbor said it might be caused by sleep apnea, I’m not sure and before I go see the doctor, I want to find out a bit more about what sleep apnea actually is.
I would check with a doctor. You could be having rhythm problems with your heart.
One of the main symptoms one with apnea will notice is that they are always too tired to do anything. They will have no energy, and will often drop off in a nap if they get still long enough.
There are 2 types of sleep apnea-the most common (90%+)is called "obstructive apnea" and involves air passages becoming restricted during sleep. There is a lot of snoring. Usually the spouse of a person with obstructive apnea will know it. It is generally well treated with a "c-pap" machine. Positive air pressure is kept on the breathing passages to help keep them open. The success rate of treatment is generally very high.
Then there is "central apnea" where the brain forgets to send out the signal to breathe. This is not common. Treatment usually is done with a "v-pap" machine (there are other types), and often medication (sleeping pill) is required. The "v-pap" varies in pressure from intake to outgo, and can even ventilate the patient when they stop breathing. Success is not nearly as good as with Obstructive apnea.
Some people have varying degrees of both apneas called "complex apnea".
Sleep studies are expensive, about $4 grand. Some c-paps are just a few hundred dollars. But variable pressure auto ventilators costs about $6 grand. If you have a decent insurance, then you may only spent a few hundred out of pocket.
Sleep apnea is dangerous.
May 26th, 2013 at 9:15 pm
sleep apnea is when u find it a struggle to sleep or even carnt sleep but if its just tired ness from staying up all night on here then join the rest of us lol
but anyway if u are suffering from headaches and dizziness then u should go see a doc cos there could be something more important happening that u don’t know about
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May 26th, 2013 at 10:04 pm
Insominia is when you find it a struggle to sleep. Sleep Apnea is when you stop breathing during your sleep. You do need to see a doctor, but I doubt it is sleep apnea.
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I have it and feel tired all the time.
May 26th, 2013 at 10:49 pm
I would check with a doctor. You could be having rhythm problems with your heart.
One of the main symptoms one with apnea will notice is that they are always too tired to do anything. They will have no energy, and will often drop off in a nap if they get still long enough.
There are 2 types of sleep apnea-the most common (90%+)is called "obstructive apnea" and involves air passages becoming restricted during sleep. There is a lot of snoring. Usually the spouse of a person with obstructive apnea will know it. It is generally well treated with a "c-pap" machine. Positive air pressure is kept on the breathing passages to help keep them open. The success rate of treatment is generally very high.
Then there is "central apnea" where the brain forgets to send out the signal to breathe. This is not common. Treatment usually is done with a "v-pap" machine (there are other types), and often medication (sleeping pill) is required. The "v-pap" varies in pressure from intake to outgo, and can even ventilate the patient when they stop breathing. Success is not nearly as good as with Obstructive apnea.
Some people have varying degrees of both apneas called "complex apnea".
Sleep studies are expensive, about $4 grand. Some c-paps are just a few hundred dollars. But variable pressure auto ventilators costs about $6 grand. If you have a decent insurance, then you may only spent a few hundred out of pocket.
Sleep apnea is dangerous.
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May 26th, 2013 at 11:22 pm
Remember one thing, no one gets certified to practice medicine on the web. I am sleep apnea patient, and there are many different symptoms, but I specifically never felt dizzy or disoriented. I was tired all of the time, and did experience rapid heart-rate especially late at night while having the episodes. My best answer for you, and one that I could sleep with is the following. If you experience dizziness and a feeling of being disoriented, go and see your doctor. Do NOT take sleep apnea lightly! I did the sleep study over 5 years ago and it has changed my life. Go and get help!
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