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
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