Health Update

[wheatmaster]

 I went to the doctor on Friday for two reasons.  I originally was going to schedule an appointment because I am tired all the time.  No matter how long I "sleep" I still am tired.  When I'm at work there are times when I have to get up and walk around because I can hardly stay awake.  Also, when I'm driving there are times when I have to really

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[grastix]

Interesting. I am seeing the "sleep specialists" tomorrow. I have long wondered if I have sleep apnea and now I am going to find out. The interesting thing about sleep apnea is that the various symptoms it can cause can all be attributed to other medical conditions. Such as, it can cause heart conditions that a dr. might think are just heart conditions when the heart related symptoms are totally due to sleep apnea.

[wheatmaster]

That's interesting, I did not know that. For years I have known that I do not sleep well. I toss and turn a lot. There used to be times when I had a hard time falling asleep (although I think that was due to stress, my mind would race as I would try to fall asleep), but not so much anymore. I usually wake up at least once a night and when I do it is hard to fall back asleep sometimes. The doctor also asked me if i snored or if I stopped breathing while sleeping. I have been told that I snore (although I never hear it) but I don't think I stop breathing. However, with no one to sleep with I can't be too sure. In any event, I hope to get this resolved because I really am tired of being tired.

[tigermoon]

Hpw did your appt. go?

[wheatmaster]

I haven't had one yet. I am going to call this week to get it set up.

[tigermoon]

You are showing the same signs hubby did before he was diagnosed with sleep apnea. He has been on the sleep machine ever since and now is able to stay alert. I sleep like shit for the most part because I stay up way to late. I just don't feel tired until midnight, and that sucks when I have to get up at 5:15 A.M.!

Anyway, keep us 'posted' ~*~ Love ya