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Bizarre Sleep Disorder Anyone?
All,
A producer for a national TV show is looking for someone with a bizarre sleep disorder to talk about it on TV. If you fit the bill, respond to this thread: Bizarre Sleep Disorder Anyone? or call the producer directly at 917-332-3144. Leave a brief description of what happens and a way you can be reached.
Thank you in advance for your help.
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Permalink Reply by D. W. Conn on
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One has to wonder what he thinks is "Bizarre" sleep eating, sleep sex, RBD.
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Permalink Reply by Mary A Wilcox on
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my husband has sleep apnea and has no success with cpap or bpap equipment - nights are dreaded.
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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I think all of the above: sleep eating, sleep sex, sleep talking, sleep walking, etc. is what this producer has in mind.
D. W. Conn said:One has to wonder what he thinks is "Bizarre" sleep eating, sleep sex, RBD.
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Permalink Reply by Chris Thomas on
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We are all bizarre in our own little way.
Mike said:I think all of the above: sleep eating, sleep sex, sleep talking, sleep walking, etc. is what this producer has in mind.
D. W. Conn said:One has to wonder what he thinks is "Bizarre" sleep eating, sleep sex, RBD.
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Many people initially have problems with cpap equipment. Have him try nasal pillows and see if that helps. Many people have difficulty wearing a mask and the pillows do a great job. Maybe he needs to have a new sleep study to get his pressure correct.
Mary A Wilcox said:my husband has sleep apnea and has no success with cpap or bpap equipment - nights are dreaded.
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Hello,
I was intrigued by your request for people with bizarre sleeping disorders. Mine is so bizarre, I didn't tell anyone for a long time fearing that they would think I was crazy. But it was during a heart exam and physical that the Dr. noticed some slight damage to a certain area of my heart. He asked if I had any sleeping disorders so I began telling him what I go through and he informed me that it was indeed a sleep disorder but rare, and can cause heart damage.
It occurs during "rem" sleep. Somehow, I awaken during rem sleep, which is a time that your body is paralyzed for rest, and all I can move is my eyes. I can not speak, move, or make any sounds. It is very disturbing, and breathing is very slow, so you begin to panic. This has been going on for about 6 years, and I finally learned that if I just relax, and try to fall back asleep I will eventually re-awaken and it will be gone. I've had sleep studies done as well, thinking I had sleep apnea. The first study showed no evidence of sleep apnea, so they re-schduled me for a narcolepsy test. They woke me in the morning with this result: You don't have narcolepsy, but you do have sleep apnea! (a month after the first test that said I did not have apnea). I was very confused as to why the conflict in results, and nothing was said about the waking during rem sleep. They have given me several different meds, some work for a short while but eventually they stop working. I can't even nap, because sometimes I awaken just before going in to rem sleep with a panic feeling, heart racing, shortness of breath, etc. probably because I'm afraid to wake during the rem sleep? In any event, my sleep is poor at best. Can you help?
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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on
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Sleep sex does not sound bad.
http://www.inquisitr.com/45913/sexsomnia-or-sleep-sex-a-legitimate-...
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http://www.dcmsonline.org/jax-medicine/2001journals/March2001/Narco...
http://www.google.com/search?q=narcolepsy&sourceid=ie7&rls=...
Donna Remillard said:Hello,
I was intrigued by your request for people with bizarre sleeping disorders. Mine is so bizarre, I didn't tell anyone for a long time fearing that they would think I was crazy. But it was during a heart exam and physical that the Dr. noticed some slight damage to a certain area of my heart. He asked if I had any sleeping disorders so I began telling him what I go through and he informed me that it was indeed a sleep disorder but rare, and can cause heart damage.
It occurs during "rem" sleep. Somehow, I awaken during rem sleep, which is a time that your body is paralyzed for rest, and all I can move is my eyes. I can not speak, move, or make any sounds. It is very disturbing, and breathing is very slow, so you begin to panic. This has been going on for about 6 years, and I finally learned that if I just relax, and try to fall back asleep I will eventually re-awaken and it will be gone. I've had sleep studies done as well, thinking I had sleep apnea. The first study showed no evidence of sleep apnea, so they re-schduled me for a narcolepsy test. They woke me in the morning with this result: You don't have narcolepsy, but you do have sleep apnea! (a month after the first test that said I did not have apnea). I was very confused as to why the conflict in results, and nothing was said about the waking during rem sleep. They have given me several different meds, some work for a short while but eventually they stop working. I can't even nap, because sometimes I awaken just before going in to rem sleep with a panic feeling, heart racing, shortness of breath, etc. probably because I'm afraid to wake during the rem sleep? In any event, my sleep is poor at best. Can you help?
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Bizarre? what is consider bizarre, Sleep Apnea is surly a bizarre sleep disorder, stop breathing, disorders during sleep, can't sleep, sleep few hrs,. naps needed, and no end insight.....
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i punch and kick my poor husband while i am sleeping. usually i'm having trying to get away from someone or having a fight with someone while i'm sleeping, and i act it out.
to contact me email aim1166@aol.com
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i think that would certainly be of interest to this TV producer. you should give her a buzz at the following number: 917-332-3144
amy said:i punch and kick my poor husband while i am sleeping. usually i'm having trying to get away from someone or having a fight with someone while i'm sleeping, and i act it out.
to contact me email aim1166@aol.com
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Have you talked to your sleep physician about this?
amy said:i punch and kick my poor husband while i am sleeping. usually i'm having trying to get away from someone or having a fight with someone while i'm sleeping, and i act it out.
to contact me email aim1166@aol.com
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