Sleep Apnea Treatment

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 GANTZ: what are the symtoms of sleep apnea?
i often find myself not breathing and i can now hold my breath for well over 3 minutes. i have dreams about being under wated not breathin, then i wake up gasping my breath

anyone else suffer??

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Answer by been_around_awhile
Symptoms – Loud (!) snoring, uneven breathing cycles, pauses in snoring followed by gasping…

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I do know what you are referring to. I did read in a medical journal awhile back about hyperactivity and symptoms similar to ADHD in children being related to a sleep disorder.
I did a quick yahoo search for you and here’s an article:http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2004/10/sle…