Sleep Apnea Treatment

Question by : please please help!? I have severe sleep deprivation/sleep disorder!!?
Im 17 now, and this all started when i was 14. I started to sleep late to stay up with friends on the phone or chat because it was awesome at the time. At first it was harmless, but over the years I could never shake off the habit. Im 17 now and a senior at high school and what worked when i was 14 does not work now. Im overburdened with homework/projects/college applications and i simply cant do them because im too tired. I feel tired all through the day and come home after school to sleep for 3-4 hours, after i sleep i do homework/project/study for tests/ apply to college or whatever it is and cant sleep until 1/2 am. I wake up for school at 5:45 everyday and the cycle continues. No matter how much i try to keep myself up after school and do homework then go to sleep soon after, my brain just doesnt work. I need to sleep then wake up then sleep again so i never get a full 7/8 hours of sleep only breaks of sleep. Its been happening for years now and its seriously affecting me and i feel too tired to do anything, i just want to lay down and sleep all the time. Help me in any way? do i have a serious/dangerous problem? how can i fix it so i just sleep at night?

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Answer by .
I suffered with insomnia for a long time too. Have you tried 5HTP (herbal)? It works amazingly for me, but different people get different results. Seeing as you’re under 18 you might want to check with a naturopath before self medicating

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Question by RandomGirl: I am writing an essay. I need help ending my 2nd paragraph? PLEASE!?
I need help with my language essay about my birth.
Here it is:
The day I was born and the days that followed it were very eventful. My mom arrived at the hospital at 7 in the morning. My due date was November 29th, but I was planned to be born on November 21st to avoid my birthday ever falling on Thanksgiving. After 13 hours and 53 minutes of labor, I was welcomed into the world at 8:53 pm. I weighed 6lbs 14oz, was 21”, and had strawberry-blond hair. My parents were very excited to have their second child. Weeks after I was born, I stopped breathing and was rushed to the hospital. After many tests, it was determined I had sleep apnea. I was then put on a breathing machine for 6 months. My parents were very scared but were hopeful that all would work out. __________________________________________________________________________(conclusion)
That’s the second paragraph in my essay, duhhh.

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Answer by John
“I am alive and healthy today, so they did not hope in vain.” Something along those lines, idk

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Question by : choosing the best mask for cpap : Can you help me in choosing the best mask for cpap ?
Hii.. I am Hyouma.. I am a patient of sleep apnea. While sleeping, I use to have difficulty in breathing. I was suggested to use a cpap mask by my doctor. But choosing the best mask for cpap is always going to be a difficult task. I am looking forward for all your replys.. pls help me in choosing the best mask for cpap..

Thank You

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Answer by Cho
You should try and find a sleep clinic nearby you or find a clinic where you can have a CPAP titration done to determine the best fitting mask and CPAP pressure for you. It’s important to make sure you are correctly and effectively treating your apnea. You can ask your doctor if there is a sleep center or clinic he can refer you to for a study.

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Question by : Can someone recommend an organization that would help paying for the prescription Strattera?
My wife was just prescribed several different medications and one of them is Strattera. Through her Medicare plan it is a $ 75 copay. We can’t afford it. My son is also taking medication for ADHD and I am taking pain medications and will be getting treated for sleep apnea soon and possible knee surgery. Can someone point me in the right direction for assistance with this medication.

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Answer by lynDloo
If you google strattera it has coupons to print also has source for financial assistance. good luck

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Question by TheRuthlessFiend666: Sleep Apnea please someone help me!?
Over the past 3 weeks i haven’t been able to get a full nights rest,i always fall asleep and wake up about 10-30 minutes later then it takes me about 3 more hours to fall asleep again i have almost all the symptoms for it (Not obesity) Ive lost my interest in women my grandpa told me i snor when i sleep,im fucking horrible in school (worse than i was before) im sleepy all day,wake up early in the morning,and when i tell my dad i think i have it he just laughs and says “youll be fine” and when i wake up and go out in the living room he tells me to shutup and go to sleep. Im very scared because i read that this can kill you over time someone please help me someone even the slightest bit of info ill take.

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Answer by Willie
First of all, take a deep breath. Make an appointment for you family Dr and explain your symptoms. He/she will take it from there. Long term untreated apnea can cause issues with your health. However, it is long term; like years and years. The test for sleep apnea that is usually used is a simple procedure where you place a probe (like a little brace) over your finger. The machine is the size of a large deck of cards. The box records your oxygen level. When it is red by the computer the results go to your Dr and he goes from there. Usually this is done over the night time.

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