Sleep disorders other than Sleep Apnea.

[cjchaps]

I went to the doctor the other day, and mentioned that I thought I might have sleep Apnea. He gave me a check-up and said I probably don't have it because I have a large airway and small tonsils. He drew some blood for some tests, and told me to record myself when I sleep and see what happens. I brought out the trusty Creative Labs Nomad II and recorded myself sleeping. Well, I didn't snore at all. This leads me to believe I might have some other sleeping disorder. The doctor said if the blood tests came up normal, I would probably need to go do a sleep study. So while I am waiting, what other sleep disorder might I have? My symtons are I wether I get 6,7,8 or 9 hours of sleep I usually feel drowsy and never refreshed when I wake up. I don't remember waking up during the night, and I usually don't have any problems falling asleep. I 24 years old BTW. Any thoughts?

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

I don't think sleep apnea is only about snoring, it also describes when a person stops breathing at all for a period of time during their sleep. (Longer than the normal pause between breaths).

 

[cjchaps]

Yea, the doctor discribed pauses in breathing as one of the symptons, so that is why he suggested that I record myself. I didn't hear myself grasping for breath or anything during my recording....

 

[SirFshAlot]

The doctor should have given you an Oxygen monitor to put on your finger during the night.
It would record if you are getting enough. Oxygen, that is.

 

[Azraele]

Perhaps it's a schedule thing. How do your sleep hours vary? Do you get 5 hours one night, 8 the next, and the 6 the next? Or do you regularly get 7.5? If your hours vary widely, that may throw your body off and cause your problems. You could try setting a regular sleep schedule. You might also try exercise. That might help invigorate you.

Good luck with the tests and keep us posted on how everything goes.

 

[SirFshAlot]

how much carbonation do you drink?

do you know that carbonation hinders oxygen from getting through your bloodstream?

 

[cjchaps]

I have been staying away from carbonation and caffine for that matter lately... I will be sure to ask the doctor about the finger oxygen thing. Thanks for the help.

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

<< Yea, the doctor discribed pauses in breathing as one of the symptons, so that is why he suggested that I record myself. I didn't hear myself grasping for breath or anything during my recording.... >>

Did you listen to the entire night's worth? I think it only occurs during certain types of sleep.