May
26
2010
Can a persons weight make it look positive for sleep apnea?
Posted by: Alan in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, tags: Apnea., Look, Person's, Positive, Sleep, Weight
2 years ago I tested Negative,,at that time I was around 212 lbs. I tested positive in early May but I was 249lbs. I’m down to 210 lbs now,,should I get re-tested?
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May 26th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
I would only get tested if you are having symptoms, daytime fatigue, waking up unrefreshed etc. Talk to your doctor
May 26th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
There is a strong relationship between sleep apnea and obesity.As long as you gain weight, your neck gets thicker. When the level of fat from the throat increases, your airway is getting smaller.
I read that if a man has a large neck, more than 17″ around, and women have more than 16″ around, they may have symptoms of sleep apnea, such as:
-lound and irregular snoring.
-choking or gasping during sleep.
-long pauses in breathing.
(this symptoms are difficult to observe, because you are sleeping. You shoul ask your bed-partner to watch your sleep for a while)
-morning headaches
-excessive daytime sleepiness
-high blood pressure
-uncontrollable weight gain
-impotence
-frequent trips to the bathroom at night
-irritability, quick to anger.
So, what do you think? Do you have this symptoms?
I hope it helps!