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Hekate

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25. The surgery can fix the snoring, but I'm pretty sure there's more to my sleep disorder than that

Sat Jun 17, 2017, 12:59 PM

Jun 2017

Age and weight gain are both implicated in snoring (the upper airways get crowded and lax and fall in on themselves, but allergies can cause swelling, too) but my sleep disorder started when I was young (early 30s) and skinny, maybe earlier, when I was younger and even skinnier. I'd have to ask my husband when the snoring started, but that is what made him aware that I would stop breathing for long periods.

I have lousy sleep. I stopped wearing my FitBit to bed because the clock would attest to 7+ hours of sleep but the FitBit records every movement and subtracts it from the total: congratulations, you got 3.5 hours of sleep, enjoy your day. I'd rather not know, thank you, so I log the hours manually.

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Oh, crap. Sleep apnea contributed to Carrie Fisher's death. [View all] RandySF Jun 2017 OP

... Aristus Jun 2017 #1

Why crap? Ms. Toad Jun 2017 #2

I think you train your body with your CPAP exboyfil Jun 2017 #16

Did she go to sleep d_r Jun 2017 #26

Just opinion d_r Jun 2017 #27

She may be focusing on the ailment she can do something about about Ms. Toad Jun 2017 #42

When my cardiologist read my records and saw I had it, he started the riot act. roamer65 Jun 2017 #3

I have one and absolutely hate it. RandySF Jun 2017 #4

People either love them or hate them. roamer65 Jun 2017 #6

When I first started using a CPAP 12+ years ago I was very determined to adjust... Hekate Jun 2017 #7

Yes...or some simple surgery to rid the problem bresue Jun 2017 #21

The surgery can fix the snoring, but I'm pretty sure there's more to my sleep disorder than that Hekate Jun 2017 #25

oh, tell me more mchill Jun 2017 #29

I really have no idea. I just know I am chronically not well-rested and the FB reminding me... Hekate Jun 2017 #33

From what I researched on the surgery the prognosis is poor bresue Jun 2017 #36

Thanks. I have a real aversion to the idea of that surgery. Hekate Jun 2017 #38

I couldn't get through the night at the testing center. QED Jun 2017 #9

Just curious.. whathehell Jun 2017 #14

That was my experience, too spinbaby Jun 2017 #15

No one told me about pillows! QED Jun 2017 #17

I use the pillows...mask increased my annxiety and I could not get to sleep bresue Jun 2017 #37

I had to resort to a prescription sleep pill bresue Jun 2017 #22

So Do I, and I haven't used it since I was being watched by Medicare. onecent Jun 2017 #41

My cardiologist is the one who is getting me tested csziggy Jun 2017 #20

I call mine my sleep machine. Chemisse Jun 2017 #28

My ex husband needs a CPAP on the days he does not have cannabis. Doreen Jun 2017 #5

I haven't seen the report JenniferJuniper Jun 2017 #8

Opiates And Apnea Can Be A Fatal Mix ozone82 Jun 2017 #18

Toradol. roamer65 Jun 2017 #19

Thanks! Will Ask My Doctor Monday! n/t ozone82 Jun 2017 #23

Flying nonstop London to LAX is over 11 hours. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2017 #10

I love my CPAP, and haven't been without it one night since testing 13+ years ago. No Vested Interest Jun 2017 #11

I've had mine for about 12 years and I love it. Chemisse Jun 2017 #30

Excess weight is one factor, forgotmylogin Jun 2017 #34

I agree. nt No Vested Interest Jun 2017 #40

It took me 6 months to adjust to my CPAP RainCaster Jun 2017 #12

Oh, good. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2017 #13

Same here. Months. One of the things I did at the beginning that helped accustom me to the feel... Hekate Jun 2017 #35

It took about 3-4 days for me. Nac Mac Feegle Jun 2017 #39

I think it's pretty obvious she overdosed. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #24

You're probably right. Chemisse Jun 2017 #31

Yet Donnie 2 Scoops celebrated another birthday... LOL Lib Jun 2017 #32