Thursday, May 24, 2012

Does sleep apnea cause seizures?

At the age of 67 I had the first seizure. Now at age 73 the doctors have diagnosed sleep apnea. Since I’ve only had seizures during my sleep is it possible that I’ve had sleep apnea all along and was diagnosed improperly?

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How do temporal lobe seizures affect sleep apnea?

Can temporal lobe seizures cause severe sleep apnea? Or is it more likely that seizures of this nature are a result of chronic uncontrolled sleep apnea? I have both diagnoses, but my chief complaint is excessive daytime fatigue that is not relieved by CPAP, UPPP surgery, septoplasty, or medications for seizures.

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