Off Topic Sleep Apnea

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My brother has sleep apnoea, which was making his already-high blood pressure even worse. He's asthmatic too (he got all the bad genes ) so quite a lot of risk factors.

He had a FESS procedure about 6 weeks back - Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery - which basically involves widening the nasal passages to help them drain more effectively, I think. Prevent blockages which (I think) is aimed at preventing the apnoea.

I think his BP was more of a concern than the apnoea itself, which is why they did the surgery - very recent so I don't know if it's been a success, but might be worth asking your doc about it. My brother's follow-up check is this afternoon actually.

I've always slept well, too well if I'm honest (not trying to be a d**k and rub it in on this thread).

I can fall asleep easily on a train/plane journey which is handy at times. I don't think it's an issue or problem as It's not like I fall asleep without trying, or feel tired at work etc, but if I want to get my head down on a flight, or even in the car I can do.

Trouble is I don't move at all in my sleep, like an inch. My missus tells me this too. So I fall asleep at night, wake up 7 hours later for work in the exact position, usually aching or if I get up fast or slightly sideways our of bed I feel like I've pulled a muscle/trapped a nerve. If I fall asleep in an awkward position I'm paying for it the next few days, so after going out drinking it's a problem.

I had it couple of years back after gaining loads of wait. I did a test and could see I was not getting enough oxygen when sleeping and snoring was bad. Really weird that I was falling asleep in random places. Even when I got 10 hour sleep, I still felt tired and needed more sleep.

Went away after losing weight.

comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 51 minutes ago
I've always slept well, too well if I'm honest (not trying to be a d**k and rub it in on this thread).

I can fall asleep easily on a train/plane journey which is handy at times. I don't think it's an issue or problem as It's not like I fall asleep without trying, or feel tired at work etc, but if I want to get my head down on a flight, or even in the car I can do.

Trouble is I don't move at all in my sleep, like an inch. My missus tells me this too. So I fall asleep at night, wake up 7 hours later for work in the exact position, usually aching or if I get up fast or slightly sideways our of bed I feel like I've pulled a muscle/trapped a nerve. If I fall asleep in an awkward position I'm paying for it the next few days, so after going out drinking it's a problem.
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D#ck

30 second test

http://irscanada.ca/sleep-apnea/30-second-online-sleep-apnea-test/

This thread has also reminded me I also need to see a doctor to have him ram a finger up my Arsenal.

(or her!)

comment by Spurtle (U1608)
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comment by West London Express (U5874)
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comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 12 minutes ago
Doesn't sleep paralysis mean you get to see Slender Man or something?
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I've recently noticed i tend to get it more often when Chelsea are playing!
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