Is the inability to breathe upon waking up, during sleep paralysis normal? or does this point to Sleep Apnea?

Throughout my life and even nowdays, but especially when I was 8-14, I have sleep paralysis but often times when I get this, I also cannot breathe and It is not until I panic that I wake up. I also note that at about age 19 when I began regularly using marijuana, the occurance, or [...]

You do not want this to happen to you!

Hmm… something you don’t want to happen to you!

How did I get sleep apnea? Can it be cured? What did I do to get this suddenly?

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea about 3 years ago out of the clear blue sky. I was 38 years old and never had any major health problems. From what I read it is hereditary but no one in my family has this. I hear it could lead to stroke, heart attack, etc. How in [...]

I have sleep apnea and use a CPAP. This seems to cause my sinus problems and headaches to be much worse.?

Has anyone experienced similar problems? How does one overcome this problem? (I have also been diagnosed with a deviated septum, but elected not to have surgery.) Would having the surgery help?

The differential diagnosis of this newborn’s apnea was thought to be related either to infection or?

The differential diagnosis of this newborn’s apnea was thought to be related either to infection or intracranial hemorrhage as a result of trauma. can you please explain the medical status of the new born….

Sleep apnea – doctor recommends having part of the soft palate removed – has any one had this done? Results?

My husband went to the Ear Nose and Throat doctor to discuss options to improve his quality of sleep and lessen his snoring. The doctor wants to perform a tonsillectomy, re-set his deviated septum, and surgically trim his soft palate. We’ve got a second opinion scheduled for next week, but my husband is understandably nervous. [...]

Does this sound more like sleep apnea or panic?

I awaken a couple of times a week (usually during an unpleasant dream, although not technically a nightmare) with an uncomfortable sensation in my chest, little bit of a fast heart and a sweaty feeling.

Does anyone with sleep apnea have this problem?

My husband has sleep apnea and he just will not wear the CPAP mask. Over the past couple of weeks he has begun waking up during the night because he is vomitting. I am wondering if this is related to the sleep apnea, maybe the vomitting is caused from the loss of breathing? I know [...]

Some sleeping disorders are very serious. But not this one.

The most frustrating thing about my sleeping disorder is that having heard several audio recordings and watched this video recording of myself, I really have no recollection of what is so very funny. You can see this when I eventually wake up. I am not at all impressed that I am being filmed either! Whilst [...]

I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and was prescribed a CPAP. How did I get used to this thing?

I have used the machine for about a week, but can not stay asleep with it on for very long? How long does it take to adjust to these things. I am determined to use it.

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