Sleep Apnea Treatment

Question by : What should be done to decrease the obesity rates? Do we want an ill nation?
Since it is estimated that 75% of Americans will be obese by 2015….

And since obesity is a costly condition that can reduce quality of life and increases the risk for many serious chronic diseases and premature death.

Evidence: Child Obesity Linked to Early Death, Before Age 55
Obesity responsible for more than – 100,000 cases of cancer per year
Childhood obesity – linked to stiff arteries
- linked to fewer “pleasure” receptors
- linked to poor school performance
- linked to more liver disease than alcohol :O
- linked to lower testosterone levels
- early puberty in young girls
Teen Obesity – Linked to Later Multiple Sclerosis
- increases risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
- increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)
- increases risk of Alzheimer’s disease
- Diabetes
- Dyslipidemia
- Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
- High blood pressure
- can increase the risk of dementia up to 80%
- Gynecological problems
- increases risk of Fibromygalia
- linked to sexual Dysfunction
- linked to lower sperm count
– increased risk of many cancers

- breast cancer
- endometrial cancer
- colorectal cancer
- ovarian cancer
- gallbladder
- aggressive prostate cancer
- pancreatic cancer
- esophageal cancers
- kidney cancer

Obesity = brain shrinkage = stupidity ….

Imagine how stupid America will be….

“The researchers found that all of these OBESITY indicators were inversely
associated with total brain volume – that is, the higher any indicator was, the SMALLER THE BRAIN VOLUME -
and that the association between abdominal fat and brain volume was the strongest of all.
Waist-to-hip ratio was also found to be associated with increased temporal horn volume,
independently of other obesity indicators.
The temporal horn is a part of the ventricular system; its volume is known to increase with age,
and in conditions such as Alzheimer’s Disease, depression and schizophrenia.
Enlargement of the temporal horn invariably involves a reduction in the volume of temporal lobe structures such as
the hippocampus, and thus is closely associated with MEMORY IMPAIRMENTS.

Cancer
“Fat cells produce estrogen, which are now known to be a factor in breast cancer and endometrial cancer.
Fatty tissue also affects the way the body metabolizes insulin,
which can alter how sugar is processed and how it ultimately gets to cells.

Fatty tissue, also known as adipose tissue, produces hormones on its own that could play a role in promoting cancer cells.
It also has been shown to produce chronic, low-grade inflammation in the body.

Sources:
http://scienceblogs.com/neurophilosophy/2010/06/obesity_linked_to_brain_shrinkage_and_dementia.php
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-10-16-obesity-gene_N.htm
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/721275
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/cancer/articles/2009/01/05/obesity-linked-to-ovarian-cancer.html
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Neurology/MultipleSclerosis/16922
http://osteoarthritis.about.com/b/2009/03/29/obesity-linked-to-osteoarthritis-and-joint-replacement-complications.htm
http://calorielab.com/news/2008/11/22/fatty-liver-obesity/

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm59e0803a1.htm?s_cid=mm59e0803a1_e%0D%0A
Lib Nemesis I care about my nation.

And if you want to remain a super power… know that our military is shrinking…

many can not qualify

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Answer by fouro33
I personally think that people who ask the same question three times in five minutes should be dragged away from their computer and to the gym. Maybe that will help.

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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 Naniwai: If I had a sleep study done, why wasn’t I given a CPAP?
I’ve had been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea when I was 14, but was never given a CPAP. Then in 2006 when I was hospitalized for Pneumonia, after seeing that I had SA and not using a machine, the attending scheduled me for a Sleep Study. This was done at an external Sleep Study Clinic and was scheduled a followup wit my attending two weeks later. When I went to that appointment, I was told to buy a Nebulizer Machine for my Albuterol treatments, but was never directed to to get a CPAP. About a year later, I tried to contact my attending and found that she had moved out of state and I am now just lazy to try and track her down. I am now seeing a new doctor, should I ask him? What can I do to see if I need a CPAP without being scheduled for another Sleep Study?

Notes: I am now 24
Obese

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Answer by matador 89
Naniwai,
A Sleep Study or Polysomnogram (PSG) is done to determine whether or not you have a sleep disorder. You should have been connected to various machines – the EEG or electroencephalogram, is a major part of a sleep study and measures and records four forms of brain wave activity – alpha, beta, delta and theta waves. The EMG or electromyogram, records muscle activity such as face twitches, teeth grinding, and leg movements. It also helps in determining the presence of REM stage sleep. The amount and duration of these activities provides the doctor with important information about your sleep. The EOG or electro-oculogram, records eye movements. These movements are important in determining the different sleep stages, particularly REM stage sleep. The electrodes are usually placed on the outer aspect of your right eyebrow and along the outer aspect below or beneath your left eye. EKG or electrocardiogram, records heart activities, such as rate and rhythm. Electrodes are placed on your chest. The Nasal Airflow Sensor, records breath temperature, airflow, apnea and hypopnea events. A sensor is placed near your nose and mouth. Chest/Abdomen Belts record breathing depth, apnea and hypopnea events. Elastic belts are placed around your chest and abdomen. An Oximeter records blood oxygen saturation. A band-aid like clip is placed on a finger. A video records body positioning and movements. A Snore Microphone records any snoring. An electrode is placed over your trachea, on your lower neck. Elastic belts are placed around the chest and abdomen to record breathing rate and effort from the diaphragm, as well as apnea and hypopnea events. A CPAP Titration is only required if sleep apnea is diagnosed or strongly suspected. Typically, this is a full night of study performed during a second night, but is sometimes performed during the last few hours of a split-night study. CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy is the first line of treatment for sleep apnea. The CPAP device delivers pressurized air through tubing to a nasal mask or nasal pillows, which are fitted around the head. The pressurized air acts as an airway splint. It gently opens the patient’s throat and breathing passages, allowing them to breathe normally while asleep, but only through their nose! However, as you state that it was not used during your Study, it would indicate, to me, that sleep apnea was not diagnosed or suspected. At the end of your question you ask “I am now seeing a new doctor, should I ask him? What can I do to see if I need a CPAP without being scheduled for another Sleep Study?” You may only find the answer to your question if you actually ASK your new doctor any relevant questions. Surely you did not need to post this question on this forum to know that? No one has any knowledge of any report from your Study except your doctor who would access these details from your medical documents.

ALL ANSWERS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED, IN ANY FORUM AND ESPECIALLY IN THIS ONE. – MANY ANSWERS ARE FLAWED.

It is extremely important to obtain an accurate diagnosis before trying to find a cure. Many diseases and conditions share common symptoms.

The information provided here should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.

Hope this helps
matador 89

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Question by bffly31: Has anybody ever had a sleep study done? What was it like?
Has anyone ever found out that they had sleep apnea through taking the sleep study? Is a Cpap always the recommended treatment? What other treatments are there? Has anyone found out what their sleeping problem was and felt 100x times better? Has it changed anyone’s life for the better? I have one coming up next Friday. I have been tired for as long as I can remember. I should have done this a long time ago. It has come in between everything in my life…friends, family, work, etc. I hope I can find some answers and start living a normal life and not feel tired every single day of my life!

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Answer by Brn_Eye_Grl
It sucks. I also know 2 other people who just had theirs done too.

They stick these wires to your head and elsewhere – couple on your temples, several on your actual head (in your hair), on your chest, on your lower legs. They bundle them all together and tie them like it’s one big super cord.

They also put that clip on one of your fingers to check your oxygen levels.

They put a thick belt/band around your chest (with wires) to keep check of your chest expansion when breathing.

They put one of those oxygen tube type things just under your nose and tape it to your face (although no oxygen – it monitors your breathing through your nose).

So given all these wires attached to you, you can’t freely move and roll around in bed like normal. You’re semi-restricted. So very uncomfortable. Hard to sleep.

Plus if you have to use the bathroom, you have to call out to them so they can “unhook you” to go to the bathroom.

I don’t have sleep apnea. The 2 other people I know that had it, probably do have it, but just did it within the past month, so haven’t had results back yet. So not sure what the treatment options are.

Have they looked at other potential causes for your fatigue? Such as some sort of virus, bacteria, fungal infection? What about an autoimmune disorder? Low thyroid? Checked your heart out?

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Question by Karen: Do I turn my back on my marriage of 22 years or stick it out. He suffers from depression and has done for 6yrs?
The question may seem harsh, but the reality is I am not happy. My husband has always been very deep, and never really opened up in all the years we have been together, I suppose it was that air of mystery that attracted me to him first. Over the years we have gone through good and bad, but for the past 6 years I can see little good times had. His depression first happened 15 yrs ago, but it soon passed, this time it has stayed, he drinks regularly, something I have asked him to cut back on or stop, but he refuses, even though for our 3 children it is not a good example. He started smoking at 43. I am 44 he is 45. I have smoked on and off all my life, he hated it, but now smokes more than me. Apart from the cost it is not good for him, or I. He also suffers from severe Sleep Apnea. This is not helped with him being overweight, smoking and drinking. Again I have asked him to loose weight, but he blames his medication for alot of what has happened. He is a shift worker, and has to get up at 5.00 am. He therefore goes to bed around 7.30 – 8.30 at night. We therefore do not go to bed together most nights, and our sex life is virtually non existent. He used to in the early years of our marriage be the one that wanted sex, 3 or 4 times a week. He now does not seem interested at all? We very raley kiss, or cuddle anymore. We are like two people living together but miles apart. He knows how I feel, as I have said that if things do not improve I do not want to carry on living like this, and tough decisions will have to made about our marriage. Nothing seems to change though. He says that I am too controlling, but I have had to carry him, and look after the welfare of our 3 children 19,14 & 12 for the past 6 years, I have felt like a single parent for most of that time. Others tell me to walk away or throw him out. We have been to councelling a couple of times but nothing changes, as we do not put into practice what we have been told. He is regularly seen by a phyciatrist and his medication is constant, without it his mood would alter. I know it takes two to work at a marriage, god knows I have over the years, but there comes a point when decisions have to be made, we are all a long time dead, and I do not want to waste anymore time waiting for something to change. I love my husband, but feel no connection at present, very lonley, and thinking about having an affair. What should I do?
Something I forgot to mention, my husband has always had a dark side to him, something I knew about before we married, he used to chat on internet chat sites, phone chat, or chat box tv. All made me feel upset. why prefer to chat to a stranger, rather than your own wife. For many years on and off I would find txt messages etc from women who thought they were talking to a single bloke. I have recently been receiving emails from young russian ladies wanting a english husband. I managed to contact one of them, and explained that my husbands email address was sold to them by an agency. How did it get there unless he has searched for them?

I love my children very much, I would not want to do anything to hurt them, that is why I have forgiven or turned a blind eye to the above absurd behaviour. But in doing so, am I damaging them more? I understand that no child wants their mum or dad to part, but living in a hostile unhappy home surely in worse, than a single home full of love and
I am reading with interest all your thoughts. When we sit down and talk it just gets messy and tempers flare. I don’t think either of us want it to be over, we have known each other since we were 18. So young, and he was all that I ever wanted. Hurts so much to think the man I loved, doesn’t resemble the man he is know. I have changed too, I very rarely laugh anymore my kids see it, and tell me sort it out, they worry I worry. Just really lost of what to do, and how to get through to him that we are at the end of the line.
Just to answer the comment, that I am not supportive of his depression? I have done all in my power to support him, even at the point when he was about to loose his job over the amount of time he was off sick. I fought tooth and nail to support him, and eventually he was given his job back. Where is his fight to show his love for me, and respect the strong women that I am? Or does he perceive I am just a doormat, who he is able to do anything too, without me reacting? Depression/alcohol abuse is destructive. His mum suffers from depression too, and was a heavy drinker, until I confronted her with a few home truths, this let her to seek help, she no longer drinks, and is a better person for it. I know it sounds big headed, but I saved his mother from destruction, surely my husband should respect me more not less. You only allow others to treat you in a way that allow, by putting your foot down you show respect for yourself. Is that not true. I am very angry most of the time, w
To be clear, my husband does suffer from Clinical depression, yes he is on constant, if not life-long medication, and yes I am aware of my marriage vows, for better or for worse. If you have never suffered, or lived with someone with depression, then you can only scratch the surface of what this illness does to a relationship. I understand how difficult it is for my husband at times, but it is also difficult for me and his children too, what about their relationship with their dad, and their memories of growing up, I can’t sit and do nothing, but he has to realize no one can help him get better until he decides he wants to do something. Also in your comment of smoking, I have given up smoking before, but he says its my choice and carries on regardless, even after our daughter cried and said she did not want daddy to die, he just dismissed her concerns and carried on.

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Answer by Ryan
As a 16 year old that would be the last thing I wanted my Parents to do

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