my sleepiness is affecting my whole life!
2007-01-04 03:54:50 · 14 answers · asked by Andrew B 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
There are numerous treatments for sleep apnea these days. One of the most effective is a breathing device you wear at night (it helps force air gently into your body, to help regulate your breathing and keep you from stopping suddenly). You should see a doctor to talk about options. They might recommend that you spend a night at a sleep clinic for a better evaluation of your problems.
But even losing a little weight will help, so I hope that is definitely one of your goals! Regular exercise can make a big difference as well, and you may find you sleep better in some positions rather than others (i.e. on your side instead of on your back).
Good luck and don't hesitate to see a doctor about this. Sleep apnea is actually quite dangerous and can affect your heart in the long-term. Don't monkey around with it!
2007-01-04 03:58:22 · answer #1 · answered by Meg 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I also have sleep apnea and I'm ok with it now. Have you had a sleep study done? Get one done and you'll be fitted with a CPAP (Constant Positive Air Pressure) machine. This will allow you to get a good nights sleep without the constant interruption of sleep. You'll feel much better after you start using it and your life will even be easier now.
Janet
2007-01-04 04:05:21 · answer #2 · answered by Janet lw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a sleep study and a C-PAP. It will help immensely. I lost weight and didn't need mine anymore and donated it somewhere. Now I'm sad, because of course I have gained some weight back and now suspect I may need one again. Time to diet and exercise!
2007-01-04 03:56:59 · answer #3 · answered by Faith 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must have this professionally analysed and dealt with. Not only has sleep apnoea been linked to some serious heart problems on down the road, left untreated, but can, in and of itself, in some extreme cases, become life threatening.
2007-01-04 03:58:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did your sleep study say you should use a CPAP machine? You should use it. It takes some time to get used to but it makes a HUGE difference in quality of life.
2007-01-04 03:57:06 · answer #5 · answered by Cobalt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get a sleep study done and the Dr will get you a C-PAP machine. It should help immediately. It sure helped my husband. Good luck.
2007-01-04 04:22:28 · answer #6 · answered by catfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine went for the surgery where they remove the soft palate and uvula. He says it was not as bad as he expected and it has made a huge difference in his sleep.
2007-01-04 04:01:27 · answer #7 · answered by sleepingliv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use your cpap that should be helping and not making it worse. If the cpap isn't working well for you then maybe you need to have your machine readjusted.
2007-01-04 03:56:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
try the vitamin 5htp, it helps you sleep better and it balances your seratonin levels in your brain, hence helping you sleep better
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research on net for further info...
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2007-01-04 03:57:21 · answer #9 · answered by darkshadow300200 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cook less food at a time
2016-04-10 00:19:03 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋