Sleep Apnea Treatment

Question by Pink Ice: Is there any situation that would disqualify you from Bariatric surgery even if you are morbidly obese, have ?
diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholestrol, sleep apnea, asthma and poor bladder control? I have been researching this procedure and it seems you have to jump through hoops to qualify. My Doctor wants me to have it and my insurance covers it.

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Answer by ?
yes pancreas that’s the only one I know

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Question by betty r: Is it safe to use a cpap machine without a doctors prescription, even if you have all the symtoms .?
I have no insurance. My doctor has been wanting to send me for the sleep testing for the sleep apnea. I snore badly, sleep only 1 to 2 hours at a time. Just as tired when I wake up as I am when I go to sleep. No energy, tired, sleepy all day. I have gained 30 pounds in the last 6 months. I really can not afford to go to the doctor, especially this sleep test.

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Answer by D – Cav
I am pretty sure that it cant hurt you but I would ask a professional.

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Question by Marilyn L: Does sleep apnea still make you tired even though you are on c-pap treatment?
I have been on c-pap treatment for a little over 2 months. I am still just as tired all the time as I was before the treatment. Is this to be expected.?

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Answer by Angela W
This is not common at all. Most patients feel the exact opposite. In fact, most patients feel immediate relief. You should go back to your Dr. Maybe some adjustments need to be made. You may not have the machine set at good setting for you. Also, if your mask does not have a tight fit to help seal it then it won’t really work at all. A loose connection could be a non-conforming or not tight mask and even a loose connection. Contact your Dr. and he can help check those adjustments. He/She may even take away or add inspiratory pressure.

Good luck.

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Question by GangRelatedKillings: This Doctor told me I had severe Sleep Apnea, Because My neck is 20 inches, but He couldn’t even test me unles?
I marked 2 or more symptoms on the questionaire. That just doesn’t make any sense, guidelines say you have to have 2 or more of the following symptoms:

* Excessive daytime sleepiness.
* Waking with an unrefreshed feeling after sleep, having problems with memory and concentration, feeling tired, and experiencing personality changes.
* Morning or night headaches. About half of all people with sleep apnea report headaches.2
* Heartburn or a sour taste in the mouth at night.
* Swelling of the legs.
* Getting up during the night to urinate (nocturia).
* Sweating and chest pain while you are sleeping.

Symptoms of sleep apnea that others may notice include:

* Episodes of not breathing (apnea), which may occur as few as 5 times an hour (mild apnea) to more than 50 times an hour (severe apnea). How many episodes you have determines how severe your sleep apnea is.
* Loud snoring. Almost all people who have sleep apnea snore, but not all people who snore have sleep apnea.
* Restless tossing and turning during sleep.
* Nighttime choking or gasping spells.

I snore, so does a lot of people I know, not that loud tho. Well I gave in and said yes to a couple of more just so he could test me for sleep apnea. My wife who sleeps next to me every night told him that i didn’t have any of these symptoms and she never notice me stop breathing or grasping at night. But the Doctor says I have severe sleep apnea just by examining my neck and throat. He says I stop breathing 40 times a night.

Well the Question is – Can anyone tell me why this doctor think I have severe SLeep Apnea just becuase of my neck size?
The thing is – He thought I was lying about not having any of those symptoms but I wasn’t. That’s just like all doctors think if you fat and black you have high blood pressure or diabetes.
Sarjeet I’m sorry but you are suggesting the doc is always right and that’s just not true. That’s why docs are always getting sued and losing their licenses.

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Answer by pearlmar
That’s ridiculous. See another doctor.

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I am not sure what is the cause of my constant fatigue.