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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Sleep Apnea in REM

user555
user555

I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea only in REM stages. Has anyone had this condition? What triggered it? What works? and what doesnt work?



Thank you so much!

SG1978
SG1978
Good morning user555, I have also been diagnosed with sleep apnea, and still trying to understand it. I was prior service and 20 years later I go to the VA and they made note of this. I researched some information on the web that stated not able to sleep or constantly dosing off and tired throughout the day. Risk factors include age and obesity. It's more common in men.
Symptoms include snoring loudly and feeling tired even after a full night's sleep.
Treatment often includes lifestyle changes, such as weight loss, and the use of a breathing assistance device at night, such as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine.
I currently have a CPAP machine but I really do not like to sleep with it, but it provides air throughout the night which stops the snoring etc...
may461
may461
I have found this article useful as it provides information on snoring and sleep apnea- https://www.smartnora.com/blogs/nora-blogs/i-snore-a-lot-do-i-have-sleep-apnea