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Q&A: Best Friend Denies Heart Problem…?

Alan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:40:58 +0000

Question by Barney Blake: Best Friend Denies Heart Problem…?
My best friend (age 52) had a heart attack 2 years ago. After that time, he quit smoking, but refused to follow any of the other medical advice given to him.
In the past year, he has gained about 100 lbs, he has pitting edema in his arms and legs, abdominal distention, shortness of breath, crackles and wheezes when laying down, suffers from long periods of sleep apnea, has clubbing of his fingernails, pale skin, he sweats profusely after little exertion, he can only walk 100 feet before having to take a rest, and his resting pulse averages about 100 beats per minute. He is on blood pressure medicine, though his pressure is all over the place even with the meds.
Due to his prior heart attack, he has a stress test every year, and he just had one in July which said everything was okay.
But, being a nursing student, I see the signs of impending doom, I don’t know why the stress test would be inaccurate, but why would a doctor dismiss all the signs and symptoms because one test was okay? I have insisted to my friend to go for a second opinion, but he trusts his doctor and flat out refuses to believe that anything is wrong.
So, am I correct that this is right sided heart failure? How long can these symptoms go on before he has major damage? What exactly will happen if he doesn’t get treatment (besides the obvious answer of death)?

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Answer by duparq
It sounds too as if he might be diabetic as he seems to have, at least, prediabetic health signs. Needless to say that your friend is foolish but as we all are our own executioners then allow him to follow his own chosen path to the gallows. He probably appreciates your friendship but not your advice; to him you are only the ‘carpenter’s son’!

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Help I have sleep apnea. The problem I am having is that the masks they have fitted me with are too big.?

Alan — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:36:49 +0000

Question by little big boots: Help I have sleep apnea. The problem I am having is that the masks they have fitted me with are too big.?

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Answer by Casperia
I had the same problem. The respiratory therapist kept coming back to my house and running out to her van to bring in a couple of more to try. Finally the pulmonary doctor wrote me a prescription to go back to the sleep disorders clinic and said that they always had old styles they’d forgotten about tucked away in cupboards here and there. He was right. They scurried around for an hour finding this and that, and finally one that fit.

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whats is the best cpap machine for sleeping apnea problem?

Alan — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:38:54 +0000

Question by asa h: whats is the best cpap machine for sleeping apnea problem?
i have about 15 to 20 stop bteathe in an hour. thanks you all for helping me

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Answer by Prophet 1102
I use the Resmed – it’s very good – very quiet, get the humidifier attachment and the gel mask. The humidifier tank detaches and is easy to fill and clean (a lot of them are difficult to clean).

http://www.cpap.com/cpap-machine/resmed-s8-autoset-II-cpap-machine.html

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Can a sleep clinic diagnosis heart problems? (please note, sleep apnea is NOT the problem)?

Alan — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:47:43 +0000

Question by miraclethree: Can a sleep clinic diagnosis heart problems? (please note, sleep apnea is NOT the problem)?
My three year old niece was sent to a sleep clinic because sleep apnea was suspected. After the test the nurse told her mother she saw no signs of it. A few days later she received a call that she must come in April 9 to discuss some serious results. My niece has a heart murmur so we’re wondering if the test could have detected problems with her heat.

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Answer by Lindsey G
I think you are better off going to a cardiologist

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Q&A: I have sleep apnea and CPAP isn’t working any more anyone else have this problem?

Alan — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:34:55 +0000

Question by bucktail_44: I have sleep apnea and CPAP isn’t working any more anyone else have this problem?
been using CPAP almost 2 years the last 6 or 7 months been slowly getting worse again tired all the time can’t sleep all night

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Answer by tony
i lost a lot of weight and exercise now, i have no episodes unless i sleep on my back, train yourself to sleep only on your sides, and lose weight and start a slow exercise program to make your heart healthy again!

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Q&A: How would someone correct a sleep disturbance problem?

Alan — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:34:11 +0000

Question by Warm PK Honey: How would someone correct a sleep disturbance problem?
If someone was tested for sleep apnea and did not have it, but was told they have sleep disturbance, how would that someone fix it or what can they do to get a more restful night of sleep?

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Answer by Caitlyn K
Get Ambien

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Q&A: I have sleep apnea. What are the best treatments for this problem and are there any new treatments?

Alan — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:46:01 +0000

Question by ken7142128: I have sleep apnea. What are the best treatments for this problem and are there any new treatments?

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Answer by cyanne2ak
There are several treatments available for sleep apnea. Talk to your physician. Yes, there are new treatments. I suggest you go to a sleep center for treatment. There is a great program in Atlanta, and another in Seattle. As for the “best” treatment, it is very individualized and depends on you.

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Who should I see about breathing/snoring problem?

Alan — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:37:30 +0000

Question by borednowtn: Who should I see about breathing/snoring problem?
I am stuffed up a lot. Medicine like mucinex helps me breathe a lot better. I snore a lot at night. I guess I might have sleep apnea. I guess I think the root of the problem for me could be some kind of allergy or deviated septum. I am overweight. When i was in good shape I still had the same problem, just not quite as pronounced. I know i can have a sleep study done. Should I just try and get into see an ENT. I want to do whatever it takes to get as good as possible. I have heard about oging to ENT’s, going to allergysts, or going to have a sleep study done. What should I do first? For background I know that I snored in high school, I am not really sure about as a child, no one said anything if I did. Basically I think I havbe had a lot of sinus problems, it was chronic at one point (I might have had sinusitis, but I am not sure, I started taking mucinex and it took care of the cronic stuffiness) thanks for the help

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Answer by David P
Just go to your family physician. You may be suffering with some kind of alergy

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Anyone else have this problem with their preemie?

Alan — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:42:19 +0000

Question by Shannon: Anyone else have this problem with their preemie?
My daughter Mila just came home 6 days ago after being in the hospital for a month and a half. Since she’s been home, she won’t sleep in her bassinet. She will only sleep in her car seat, and only if there are blankets rolled up surrounding her. She has an apnea monitor and it gets tangled on the blankets at night, well the amount of time she sleeps, like 30 minutes at a time, and I am afraid it may get tangled to the point where it is unresponsive. The doctor advised me to put her in a preemie halo sack (she weighs 3lbs 15oz.) and lay her flat in her bassinet with the angle pillow under the matress. She did sleep in it for one day, and now she won’t. What can I do to solve this problem? Any suggestions? Thanks!
She can not be swaddled because of the apnea monitor. The cord has to go on her chest. So the doctor told us already we couldn’t and even if we did and it allowed the cord to be on her chest, it wouldn’t be effective. Thanks though!

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Answer by carol anne
ask your doctor if you can swaddle her. you can take her to the hospital and the nurses will show you how. my son was a terrible sleeper and needed to be swaddled for a year…lol. he wasn’t a preeme though so ask your doctor if it’s safe first.

someone suggested to use blankets. if you do you will have to keep her in view constantly, not an overnight option.

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Dangerous Sleep problem? Possible sleep disorder in general?

Alan — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:44:58 +0000

Question by F-MAN: Dangerous Sleep problem? Possible sleep disorder in general?
To start out i have an unusual sleep pattern have to go to bed late, between 11:30 and 12 PM on weeknights or i won’t fall a sleep at all. I don’t fall asleep till 2 or 3 am and i have to get up at 6:15. At least two nights a week i will not sleep at all. I get up and go to school have trouble staying awake all day long, which adversely effects my grades and social life somewhat too. Then i go home and take a two to three hour nap. What i think may be the dangerous sleep probelm that may have is 2-3 times a month i will have these experiences where i will be lying in bed and suddenly i will feel paralyzed for maybe like a minute long. Its like my whole body locks up, i am always able to pull out but its very scary. I have never had a seizure but if i had to compare this experience to anything a seizure would best compare. I also have trouble brething while i sleep and i run between three an five miles a week which make this supprising. I am 16 and 1/2 yrs old by the way.

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Answer by גַּבְרִיאֵל
i heard its caused
by cell phones.,

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