Sleep Apnea Treatment

Question by tammer: Anyone had problems with sleep apnea during pregnancy….?
Im 11 weeks pregnant with twins, my dr sent me for a sleep study because I am so tired and have not been sleeping well. They said that when i get into a deep sleep my oxygen level drops in half. Yjey put a c pap on me for the second half of the test and still didnt see much improvment. Anyone eles had this? Really worried about the babies. I have been so stressed like they need anymore stress.
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Answer by Crackers
Why it happens
Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by loud snoring and brief, involuntary breathing pauses during sleep. (The Greek word apnea means “want of breath.”)

Sleep apnea sufferers may briefly stop breathing and then wake with a gasp, start, or snort as many as a hundred times a night or more. People with sleep apnea rarely remember these episodes in the morning, although they may wonder why they feel so tired all the time.

Obesity is a major risk factor for sleep apnea, and some experts believe that pregnancy may also make you more susceptible, particularly in the third trimester. The heavier you are to begin with and the more weight you gain during pregnancy, the more likely you are to have trouble breathing at night because of the extra tissue in your neck and throat.

Other factors that make you more likely to snore during pregnancy, such as swollen nasal passages, may also put you at a higher risk for sleep apnea. Higher levels of estrogen during pregnancy contribute to swelling in the mucous membranes lining the nose and can even cause you to make more mucus. Also, the amount of blood in your body increases and your blood vessels expand during pregnancy, which can lead to swollen nasal membranes as well.
What you can do about it
If your partner notices that you’re snoring a lot and making periodic snorting or gasping sounds in your sleep, be sure to mention it to your doctor or midwife so you can be evaluated for sleep apnea.

When you periodically stop breathing, the amount of oxygen in your blood drops temporarily. If left untreated, sleep apnea can take a toll on your health, and some research suggests it may affect your baby’s growth as well. Sleep apnea is also linked to high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disorders. And feeling tired during the day increases your risk of falling asleep at work, while you’re driving, or while you’re caring for your other children.

If you’re diagnosed with sleep apnea, you may be given a special mouth guard to wear at night to keep your airway open. If the apnea is severe, your doctor may have you wear a mask that’s hooked up to a machine that provides a steady flow of air while you sleep to help keep you breathing normally. Most people are amazed by how much better they feel during the day soon after they begin using this device at night.

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Question by llbb: Does anyone else with sleep apnea sleep past alarms?
I’m in the Army I have been diagnosed with severe OSA. I have been using a CPAP since January, anyway it doesn’t seem likes its working to well anymore, I wake up feeling like I got hit by a bus, my wife says I still snore. Today I woke up without my mask on and to the fact that I did not hear my alarm go off (I have 2 alarm clocks). Does anyone else have this problem?
please do not suggest anything all natural this a real condition, not something that pseudoscience can cure. I do wear a full fast mask because i am a mouth breather.

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Answer by Jeff
Yes… try the nose tape things …I don’t use my machine everynight….

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Question by Country_Gal: If anyone has ever had the gastric bypass surgery.?
If anyone has ever had the gastric bypass surgery what medical conditions did you have aginst you.

Will insurance cover your surgery automaticlly if you have, Sleep Apnea, High Blood Pressure, Asthma, Joint pain, abd has been over weight all their lifes?

I do know that most insurance plans require 6 months diet plan too and by my DR. the suregery is medically necessary for me to have.

Please help, Thank you!!!

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Answer by noelsanra
I didn’t have the bypass, but I did have the gastric waistband which is less painful and reversible. Insurance, at least in my country, did not cover it because a) I didn’t have any at the time and b) It was considered (back then about 3 years ago) it wasn’t considered to be for health reasons, more for looking good. I don’t regret it however, because since I’ve had it I have lost about 90 pounds and I’m still losing weight.
There are days when you can’t swallow solids, but most of the time you can eat just about anything except for red meat because if it’s not properly cooked it may too hard.
Anyway, it has totally changed my life, but that’s just me.
My cousin did have the bypass and the weight loss is faster but it takes a toll on your body and it is nonreversible.
You decide what is the best for you, but my advice is to go for the lapband (that’s the medical name for it). Trust me, it will hurt from time to time, but it will definitely be worth it.
Good luck, my friend.

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Question by buddylego: MMA and jaw joint replacement surgeries at the same time. Anyone have this done? Need your experience.?
mma surgery is sleep apnea surgery. The jaw joint replacement will be TMJ Concepts Custom made. The surgeon is Dr. Larry Wolford. Anyone heard or used him as a doctor? So far, I can’t find anyone that has had both surgeries at the same time. Please help me find someone. THANKS!!!

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Answer by The Chef-dishin out the answers!
I don’t know, but since no one else would answer this questions, I felt bad!

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Question by Forever: Does anyone else have sleep apnea?
Last night I stopped breathing and woke up gasping for air. I couldnt’t fall back to sleep. This hasnt happened in awhile, the last time was probably last year. I got tested for this a few years back and the lab said that i have this condition. I’m wondering if i should tell my family that i love each of them in case something happens to me, yet I don’t want to tell them because I don’t want to make them worried.

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Answer by blaze23
If it has been confirmed through the lab that you do indeed have sleep apnea than you can get a prescription for a C-pap machine to wear at night. It forces air into your airways to keep them open. This way you are not oxygen deprived and you don’t have to worry about sleep apnea related death.

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