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Any reason to consult a neurologist?
After my fourth sleep study in ten years, I finally decided to do something about my sleep apnea. I was diagnosed by my current insurer, Kaiser Permanente, and I asked for a consultation before starting my CPAP therapy. They made an appointment with a neurologist. Does this make sense to you all? And by the way, thanks to the amazing information on SleepGuide, I'll be very well prepared. Thanks!
Cindy
Cindy
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Permalink Reply by Cindy on
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Never even occurred to me - thanks for yet another interesting angle on this!
Elizabeth Shannon said:Yes, it's amazing how many things can be helped by someone who knows about how our neurology works. I've seen experts help people with everything from stress to allergies to dyslexia etc. And some are trained from the complimentary/alternative perspective as well (e.g. Andrew Verity of Neuro-Training, http://www.Neuro-Training.com).
Another link with sleep apnea that was revealed during my webinar series in 2009 was certain food additives, colourings etc.
Specifically Sue Dengate cited a nine year old boy who suffered from snoring and sleep apnea, who went through the complete Elimination Diet, supervised by a dietition. They found out that he reacted to Sunset Yellow (additive 110 - an artificial colour), the bread preservative calcium propionate (282, which, by the way, doesn't even get listed on the label in Australia because of our 5% labelling loophole), and MSG monosodium glutamate - a flavour enhancer. If he avoided those he was fine.
Interestingly too with this case study, was that he later redeveloped his problems (while still avoiding the listed items) and it turned out to be the fumes from a mattress that were causing his problem. Everyone is different. You can find out more about Sue Dengates work by visiting http://www.fedup.com.au. Sue Dengate has been nominated as Australian of the Year twice for her amazing work with food additives and flavourings etc and their effect on health, behaviour, attitude, learning ability etc.
Source: Sue Dengate, "Sleep With The Experts" webinar series, winter 2009
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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Shannon on
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Oh... I just found another bit of information from Sue Dengate. In relation to her own problem of snoring. Sue Dengate changed from normal milk (a1 milk) because of her snoring. She changed to using soy milk, but now finds that she can tolerate a2 milk. We have this type of milk in Australia, not sure about the US, Europe, Asia etc..
What are a1 and a2 milks? a2 betacasine protein is the original protein in milk. In the 1970's Australian dairy herds switched to black and white cows (which have mainly a1 proteins) due to higher yields instead of jersey cows (that produce mostly a2). A range of health effects have been associated with a1 proteins including heart disease, diabetes and autism.
So now you know one of the reasons why we have 100 different types of milk in the supermarkets!!
Source: Sue Dengate, Sleep With The Experts webinar series, week 2, winter 2009
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Permalink Reply by Amy on
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Depending on where you live in the country there are different physician's would follow sleep patients. There is no rule that a sleep specialist has to be a pulmonologist. I know several fantastic neurologists who run sleep labs. I think you are probably in good hands. Good luck with your new journey and make sure you reach out for support as you go forward with your treatment
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That is fascinating! Thanks
Elizabeth Shannon said:Oh... I just found another bit of information from Sue Dengate. In relation to her own problem of snoring. Sue Dengate changed from normal milk (a1 milk) because of her snoring. She changed to using soy milk, but now finds that she can tolerate a2 milk. We have this type of milk in Australia, not sure about the US, Europe, Asia etc..
What are a1 and a2 milks? a2 betacasine protein is the original protein in milk. In the 1970's Australian dairy herds switched to black and white cows (which have mainly a1 proteins) due to higher yields instead of jersey cows (that produce mostly a2). A range of health effects have been associated with a1 proteins including heart disease, diabetes and autism.
So now you know one of the reasons why we have 100 different types of milk in the supermarkets!!
Source: Sue Dengate, Sleep With The Experts webinar series, week 2, winter 2009
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Thanks so much - and don't worry! I will. This website is the main reason I'm doing something about it at all, finally.
Amy said:Depending on where you live in the country there are different physician's would follow sleep patients. There is no rule that a sleep specialist has to be a pulmonologist. I know several fantastic neurologists who run sleep labs. I think you are probably in good hands. Good luck with your new journey and make sure you reach out for support as you go forward with your treatment
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Permalink Reply by Dave on
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I've read that sleep apnea can cause depression in some people. Depression has its own set of symptoms. Would a neurologist be able to identify that too?
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Permalink Reply by susan mccord on
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I find this entire thread fascinating. It's opened up my thought process about neurologists as primary MDs for OSA--the multiple disorder piece had never occurred to me.....
As always, thanks guys, for the great input!!
Susan McCord :-)
Elizabeth Shannon said:Yes, it's amazing how many things can be helped by someone who knows about how our neurology works. I've seen experts help people with everything from stress to allergies to dyslexia etc. And some are trained from the complimentary/alternative perspective as well (e.g. Andrew Verity of Neuro-Training, http://www.Neuro-Training.com).
Another link with sleep apnea that was revealed during my webinar series in 2009 was certain food additives, colourings etc.
Specifically Sue Dengate cited a nine year old boy who suffered from snoring and sleep apnea, who went through the complete Elimination Diet, supervised by a dietition. They found out that he reacted to Sunset Yellow (additive 110 - an artificial colour), the bread preservative calcium propionate (282, which, by the way, doesn't even get listed on the label in Australia because of our 5% labelling loophole), and MSG monosodium glutamate - a flavour enhancer. If he avoided those he was fine.
Interestingly too with this case study, was that he later redeveloped his problems (while still avoiding the listed items) and it turned out to be the fumes from a mattress that were causing his problem. Everyone is different. You can find out more about Sue Dengates work by visiting http://www.fedup.com.au. Sue Dengate has been nominated as Australian of the Year twice for her amazing work with food additives and flavourings etc and their effect on health, behaviour, attitude, learning ability etc.
Source: Sue Dengate, "Sleep With The Experts" webinar series, winter 2009
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Permalink Reply by Jeffrey Donaldson on
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Dave said:
Many people including myself have had depression with sleep apnea. Most people either have improvment, or as in my case completely recovered from depression after starting on C-Pap. I think that it is a more common problem than is generally known.I've read that sleep apnea can cause depression in some people. Depression has its own set of symptoms. Would a neurologist be able to identify that too?
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