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Do I have a sleep disorder?
Hi everyone!
I am a 30 years old female who within average weight and very petite - 4' 6.5" tall. I went to my doctor yesterday for a physical. I told her about my concerns with headaches and wonder if my sinus
problems are affecting my sleep (get several infections every few months). Also, I have quite a few family members that have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome. My parents
have been told they need to do a sleep study since they wake up every hour but they are stubborn. Dad take a sleeping pill every night instead of getting tested and he stated that sleep problems just come with getting older. I have done my research but not sure if I have a sleep disorder and wonder if it from my everyday stuffy nose which make me a mouth breather during sleep. I occasionally wake up with a headache and every other day I have a headache. I thought it was sinus pressure not the sleep deprivation. I usually have no problem falling asleep and I can easily sleep 12 hours (feel guilty and lazy if I slept too long) and sometimes still feel tired. I struggled to get up early and probably hit the snooze button for at least 30 minutes before I finally get out of bed. If I have a chance to take naps during day I will take one. I guess I just love to sleep. Majority of the time I do feel tired and feel like I just have laziness in me.
Since high school quite a few people commented on how loud I snored
and they usually look tired because I kept them up. Some say I sound like a freight train or a law mower LOL. In the past year that I lived with my uncle, he has told to get a sleep study (recommended by a few others too) and he commented how loud I snore and that I snort in my sleep. My boyfriend said I snore, my body twitches a lot, and I wake up a few times (didn't know I did this). I hardly ever have dreams and
when I do the dreams don't make sense and only occurred when I woke up and went back to sleep. I also had night terrors (or sleep paralysis) a few times a year. Due to the fact that my sinus CT scan was clear and no blockage, the doctor is sending me to see the sleep specialist doctor.
I already have my tonsils and adenoids taken out and tubes put in my ears when I was young (no more tubes now) which has help my allergies tremendously. My mom stated that I have always snore and the surgery did help the snoring to be less but not gone.
Sorry for the long long message but I wanted your opinion to see if those who are diagnosed with sleep disorders experienced my description. I am still questioning the fact if I need a sleep disorder or just needed better treatment for sinuses also I am only 30 years old. Thanks in advance for those who take the time to read this message and post any advice, opinion, or tips. By the way, I love this website and very informative!
Thanks! Corinne
I am a 30 years old female who within average weight and very petite - 4' 6.5" tall. I went to my doctor yesterday for a physical. I told her about my concerns with headaches and wonder if my sinus
problems are affecting my sleep (get several infections every few months). Also, I have quite a few family members that have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome. My parents
have been told they need to do a sleep study since they wake up every hour but they are stubborn. Dad take a sleeping pill every night instead of getting tested and he stated that sleep problems just come with getting older. I have done my research but not sure if I have a sleep disorder and wonder if it from my everyday stuffy nose which make me a mouth breather during sleep. I occasionally wake up with a headache and every other day I have a headache. I thought it was sinus pressure not the sleep deprivation. I usually have no problem falling asleep and I can easily sleep 12 hours (feel guilty and lazy if I slept too long) and sometimes still feel tired. I struggled to get up early and probably hit the snooze button for at least 30 minutes before I finally get out of bed. If I have a chance to take naps during day I will take one. I guess I just love to sleep. Majority of the time I do feel tired and feel like I just have laziness in me.
Since high school quite a few people commented on how loud I snored
and they usually look tired because I kept them up. Some say I sound like a freight train or a law mower LOL. In the past year that I lived with my uncle, he has told to get a sleep study (recommended by a few others too) and he commented how loud I snore and that I snort in my sleep. My boyfriend said I snore, my body twitches a lot, and I wake up a few times (didn't know I did this). I hardly ever have dreams and
when I do the dreams don't make sense and only occurred when I woke up and went back to sleep. I also had night terrors (or sleep paralysis) a few times a year. Due to the fact that my sinus CT scan was clear and no blockage, the doctor is sending me to see the sleep specialist doctor.
I already have my tonsils and adenoids taken out and tubes put in my ears when I was young (no more tubes now) which has help my allergies tremendously. My mom stated that I have always snore and the surgery did help the snoring to be less but not gone.
Sorry for the long long message but I wanted your opinion to see if those who are diagnosed with sleep disorders experienced my description. I am still questioning the fact if I need a sleep disorder or just needed better treatment for sinuses also I am only 30 years old. Thanks in advance for those who take the time to read this message and post any advice, opinion, or tips. By the way, I love this website and very informative!
Thanks! Corinne
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Permalink Reply by Corinne on
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Thanks! I seem to fine but I have been noticing the symptoms only within the last 2 years or I am just now paying attention.
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Oh I plan on seeing the sleep specialist for consultation first. I just didn't want to waste time and money if it was not the sleep issue.
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Permalink Reply by Mary Z on
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I second Jeff and 99. Get to a Sleep Clinic!.
Mary Z.
j n k said:Any ONE of the following symptoms, especially in view of your having a strong family history, make having a sleep study a prudent thing to do.
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Well my doctor just called and just told me I have low levels of Vitamin D which I have to take prescription of Vitamin D. I researched low levels of Vitamin D and it pretty describes most of my symptoms. I am hoping this fix my problems and maybe I don't need sleep study after all. I have 2 months to see if this work before my consultation with sleep doctor.
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Permalink Reply by D. W. Conn on
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Its time for a polysomnogram..if you do not have apnea talk to your dentist about a mouth piece.
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Permalink Reply by 99 on
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down load the Epworth scale and or the Berlin scale
ask your self these questions are good indicators of apnea
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Permalink Reply by SleepMBA on
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Your story sounds like many of the people that come into my lab for a sleep study.
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Permalink Reply by PJ Bear on
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Hi, just thought I'd add my comments.
I live in the UK, I was diagnosed with severe OSA in June, have been on CPAP for 8 weeks and I feel like a different person totally.
I would say don't avoid the sleep study - I too was discovered to have low levels of Vitamin D, and whilst a lot of the symptoms are the same, the snoring & snorting are not Vit D related. I discovered that I was stopping breathing on average 86 times a night, no wonder I was tired, I'm sure being Vit D deficient didn't help but it was not the cause of most of my symptoms, as a added bonus, I don't have night time loo trips now my BP has come down since being on CPAP too.
All I can say is give it a go, I really do feel like a different person :)
Corinne said:Well my doctor just called and just told me I have low levels of Vitamin D which I have to take prescription of Vitamin D. I researched low levels of Vitamin D and it pretty describes most of my symptoms. I am hoping this fix my problems and maybe I don't need sleep study after all. I have 2 months to see if this work before my consultation with sleep doctor.
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Thanks PJ Bear! Good to know that. I am planning to go ahead with the October sleep consultant appointment. I just didn't want to be over-analyzing these symptoms and it would something I could fix by better sleep hygiene.
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