Sleep Apnea Support Group

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of sleep disturbances.

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koolnanny 02/07/2014

Hi everyone, I went in for a sleep test a couple of weeks ago and I just got the results of it this week. The doctor told me that basically I stop breathing 17 times an hour. I found this to be upsetting news. I am going back to have another sleep test with a cpap machine and then we will go from there. I joined this group because I wanted to touch base with people who are going through the same thing. I hope to chat with some of you soon.

Marie

Tez62 02/07/2014

Welcome coolnanny (Marie), you have Mild sleep apnea 15 - 30 times and hour, it's reasonablaby bad but there are others that are worse, I know people that stop breathing 120 times an hour. For me it was 30 times an hour, that doesn't mean mine is twice as bad as yours, it means we have it, we have a treatment and we can start living life again and for you making sure you live a long and and very good quality of life with your family. You will have lots of questions which we can help you with and give you lots of tips. First start writing any questions down for your titration ( your next sleep study) so you don't forget to ask. Please ask any questions you have here and I would like to ask you, what is upsetting you? This is the beginning of a long but good journey for you if you accept it and go into it with a positive attitude. You will be fine.

Thewino 02/07/2014

Hello coolnanny,

I would like to welcome you to the group.

This group is informative and supportive and I look forward to your interactions!

Regards,
TheWino

Tez62 02/09/2014

Sorry Marie, I said you have mild sleep apnea, but you fall into the moderate range of sleep apnea, just wanted to clarify.

kismet210 02/09/2014

Hi Marie,

Welcome to the group! I haven't been in for quite a while but started coming back in a few days ago to get re-acquainted.

This is a wonderfully supportive group of people and the best thing that could have happened is that you've been properly diagnosed AND you've found this group!

Tez62 is right...acceptance and a positive attitude go a long way on this journey...

When is your next test?

deleted_user 04/21/2014

Hi I'm also new to the group. When I went for my sleep study test I found it to be a uncomfortable experience. The results were very upsetting. |The doctors told me that I stopped breathing 45 times in an hour. I was very taken aback by this. I joined to get support as well.
Diane.

harry3333 04/21/2014

welcome some do well with sleep studys but some don't like them, theres a big variation

RascalFlattsFan 04/24/2014

Hi Marie and Diane! Give yourselves a pat on the back for saving your life..sleep apnea untreated can cause severe heart damage, even death. Follow what the docs say and you can always come here to vent if you feel like it We all know what a pain in the butt this all can be but we are living proof that the treatments work!

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