Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Hi everyone.. I was kind of wondering the same as AA was. My mother stops breathing at night....alot lately.... but has never checked into sleep apnea. It doesn't happen all the time, but often enough. Can anyone tell me a little bit about it? Thanks in advance for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Hi everyone.. I was kind of wondering the same as AA was. My mother stops breathing at night....alot lately.... but has never checked into sleep apnea. It doesn't happen all the time, but often enough. Can anyone tell me a little bit about it? Thanks in advance for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 She could die. It puts a lot of strain on the body to stop breathing and have to force the person awake enough to start again...and the lack of oxygen is bad for the body. It can make you anemic as well. Sleep apnea IS a serious problem. And in actuality, it will get worse if not treated probably. If you're not sleeping well, your body starts to shut stuff down to save energy. It really messes with your metabolism if it's bad and can make you gain weight. There are varying degrees of apnea as well as different kinds. THere are different pressure settings on the cpap machine and the worse you have it and your size and backpressure determines how high they have to set it. I have it almost maxed but now as I lose the weight I'm going to have to get it rediagnosed and turned down some. I'd suggest doing some serious research online on what it can do and show it to her. There are a lot of resources online for Sleep Apnea. -- OT-Sleep Apnea Hi all, I’m wondering how serious sleep apnea is. My future mother in law is obese (though she won’t admit it), and has just been diagnosed. She hasn’t had the sleep test yet, but I’m wondering how serious this is. Are there degrees of sleep apnea? She refuses to use a Cpap machine. If the Dr. Says she needs one, and she refuses to use it, is that dangerous? What could happen? - AA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 She could die. It puts a lot of strain on the body to stop breathing and have to force the person awake enough to start again...and the lack of oxygen is bad for the body. It can make you anemic as well. Sleep apnea IS a serious problem. And in actuality, it will get worse if not treated probably. If you're not sleeping well, your body starts to shut stuff down to save energy. It really messes with your metabolism if it's bad and can make you gain weight. There are varying degrees of apnea as well as different kinds. THere are different pressure settings on the cpap machine and the worse you have it and your size and backpressure determines how high they have to set it. I have it almost maxed but now as I lose the weight I'm going to have to get it rediagnosed and turned down some. I'd suggest doing some serious research online on what it can do and show it to her. There are a lot of resources online for Sleep Apnea. -- OT-Sleep Apnea Hi all, I’m wondering how serious sleep apnea is. My future mother in law is obese (though she won’t admit it), and has just been diagnosed. She hasn’t had the sleep test yet, but I’m wondering how serious this is. Are there degrees of sleep apnea? She refuses to use a Cpap machine. If the Dr. Says she needs one, and she refuses to use it, is that dangerous? What could happen? - AA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 In a message dated 07/05/2001 11:54:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time, dxer@... writes: > refuses to use a Cpap machine. If > the Dr. Says she needs one, and she refuses to use it, is that > I am obese, hopefully will someday have the surgery, but I have a C-pap now and love it. They told me it varies, depending on where you have the test done, but the ratings at my doctors office were as follows: 1-6 mild 7-12 more serious 13 and up serious. I rated a 13. I can sleep now and wake up refreshed. It has taken me about a month to get used to it, and now I can't sleep without it. I used to have leg problems and now they are gone and I have more energy. I used to fall asleep all the time and now, I can make through a whole day and sleep a solid night. I still sleep in a recliner, because of my back, but at least I sleep. Your mother-in-law to be, will be surprised if she does get it, but maybe she won't need it. I did have to go to the hospital twice for my test, but it was well worth it. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 In a message dated 07/05/2001 11:54:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time, dxer@... writes: > refuses to use a Cpap machine. If > the Dr. Says she needs one, and she refuses to use it, is that > I am obese, hopefully will someday have the surgery, but I have a C-pap now and love it. They told me it varies, depending on where you have the test done, but the ratings at my doctors office were as follows: 1-6 mild 7-12 more serious 13 and up serious. I rated a 13. I can sleep now and wake up refreshed. It has taken me about a month to get used to it, and now I can't sleep without it. I used to have leg problems and now they are gone and I have more energy. I used to fall asleep all the time and now, I can make through a whole day and sleep a solid night. I still sleep in a recliner, because of my back, but at least I sleep. Your mother-in-law to be, will be surprised if she does get it, but maybe she won't need it. I did have to go to the hospital twice for my test, but it was well worth it. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 In a message dated 07/05/2001 11:54:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time, dxer@... writes: > refuses to use a Cpap machine. If > the Dr. Says she needs one, and she refuses to use it, is that > I am obese, hopefully will someday have the surgery, but I have a C-pap now and love it. They told me it varies, depending on where you have the test done, but the ratings at my doctors office were as follows: 1-6 mild 7-12 more serious 13 and up serious. I rated a 13. I can sleep now and wake up refreshed. It has taken me about a month to get used to it, and now I can't sleep without it. I used to have leg problems and now they are gone and I have more energy. I used to fall asleep all the time and now, I can make through a whole day and sleep a solid night. I still sleep in a recliner, because of my back, but at least I sleep. Your mother-in-law to be, will be surprised if she does get it, but maybe she won't need it. I did have to go to the hospital twice for my test, but it was well worth it. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Thanks, ! " S. " wrote: > She could die. It puts a lot of strain on the body to stop breathing > and > have to force the person awake enough to start again...and the lack of > > oxygen is bad for the body. It can make you anemic as well. Sleep > apnea IS > a serious problem. And in actuality, it will get worse if not treated > > probably. If you're not sleeping well, your body starts to shut stuff > down > to save energy. It really messes with your metabolism if it's bad and > can > make you gain weight. There are varying degrees of apnea as well as > different kinds. THere are different pressure settings on the cpap > machine > and the worse you have it and your size and backpressure determines > how high > they have to set it. I have it almost maxed but now as I lose the > weight > I'm going to have to get it rediagnosed and turned down some. I'd > suggest > doing some serious research online on what it can do and show it to > her. > There are a lot of resources online for Sleep Apnea. > > -- > > OT-Sleep Apnea > > > Hi all, > > Iím wondering how serious sleep apnea is. My future mother in law is > obese (though she wonít admit it), and has just been diagnosed. She > hasnít had the sleep test yet, but Iím wondering how serious this is. > Are there degrees of sleep apnea? She refuses to use a Cpap machine. > If > the Dr. Says she needs one, and she refuses to use it, is that > dangerous? What could happen? > > - AA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Thanks, ! " S. " wrote: > She could die. It puts a lot of strain on the body to stop breathing > and > have to force the person awake enough to start again...and the lack of > > oxygen is bad for the body. It can make you anemic as well. Sleep > apnea IS > a serious problem. And in actuality, it will get worse if not treated > > probably. If you're not sleeping well, your body starts to shut stuff > down > to save energy. It really messes with your metabolism if it's bad and > can > make you gain weight. There are varying degrees of apnea as well as > different kinds. THere are different pressure settings on the cpap > machine > and the worse you have it and your size and backpressure determines > how high > they have to set it. I have it almost maxed but now as I lose the > weight > I'm going to have to get it rediagnosed and turned down some. I'd > suggest > doing some serious research online on what it can do and show it to > her. > There are a lot of resources online for Sleep Apnea. > > -- > > OT-Sleep Apnea > > > Hi all, > > Iím wondering how serious sleep apnea is. My future mother in law is > obese (though she wonít admit it), and has just been diagnosed. She > hasnít had the sleep test yet, but Iím wondering how serious this is. > Are there degrees of sleep apnea? She refuses to use a Cpap machine. > If > the Dr. Says she needs one, and she refuses to use it, is that > dangerous? What could happen? > > - AA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Thanks, ! " S. " wrote: > She could die. It puts a lot of strain on the body to stop breathing > and > have to force the person awake enough to start again...and the lack of > > oxygen is bad for the body. It can make you anemic as well. Sleep > apnea IS > a serious problem. And in actuality, it will get worse if not treated > > probably. If you're not sleeping well, your body starts to shut stuff > down > to save energy. It really messes with your metabolism if it's bad and > can > make you gain weight. There are varying degrees of apnea as well as > different kinds. THere are different pressure settings on the cpap > machine > and the worse you have it and your size and backpressure determines > how high > they have to set it. I have it almost maxed but now as I lose the > weight > I'm going to have to get it rediagnosed and turned down some. I'd > suggest > doing some serious research online on what it can do and show it to > her. > There are a lot of resources online for Sleep Apnea. > > -- > > OT-Sleep Apnea > > > Hi all, > > Iím wondering how serious sleep apnea is. My future mother in law is > obese (though she wonít admit it), and has just been diagnosed. She > hasnít had the sleep test yet, but Iím wondering how serious this is. > Are there degrees of sleep apnea? She refuses to use a Cpap machine. > If > the Dr. Says she needs one, and she refuses to use it, is that > dangerous? What could happen? > > - AA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Try this link as a starter http://my.webmd.com/content/asset/adam_disease_sleep_disorders2 - Re: OT-Sleep Apnea Hi everyone.. I was kind of wondering the same as AA was. My mother stops breathing at night....alot lately.... but has never checked into sleep apnea. It doesn't happen all the time, but often enough. Can anyone tell me a little bit about it? Thanks in advance for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Try this link as a starter http://my.webmd.com/content/asset/adam_disease_sleep_disorders2 - Re: OT-Sleep Apnea Hi everyone.. I was kind of wondering the same as AA was. My mother stops breathing at night....alot lately.... but has never checked into sleep apnea. It doesn't happen all the time, but often enough. Can anyone tell me a little bit about it? Thanks in advance for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Try this link as a starter http://my.webmd.com/content/asset/adam_disease_sleep_disorders2 - Re: OT-Sleep Apnea Hi everyone.. I was kind of wondering the same as AA was. My mother stops breathing at night....alot lately.... but has never checked into sleep apnea. It doesn't happen all the time, but often enough. Can anyone tell me a little bit about it? Thanks in advance for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Thanks Beverly. I guess weíll wait and see what the tests say. - AA Whoís keeping her stressors to herself now. stplumptothin@... wrote: > In a message dated 07/05/2001 11:54:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > dxer@... writes: > > > > refuses to use a Cpap machine. If > > the Dr. Says she needs one, and she refuses to use it, is that > > > > I am obese, hopefully will someday have the surgery, but I have a > C-pap now > and love it. > > They told me it varies, depending on where you have the test done, but > the > ratings at my doctors office were as follows: > > 1-6 mild > 7-12 more serious > 13 and up serious. > > I rated a 13. > > I can sleep now and wake up refreshed. It has taken me about a month > to get > used to it, and now I can't sleep without it. I used to have leg > problems > and now they are gone and I have more energy. I used to fall asleep > all the > time and now, I can make through a whole day and sleep a solid > night. I > still sleep in a recliner, because of my back, but at least I sleep. > > Your mother-in-law to be, will be surprised if she does get it, but > maybe she > won't need it. I did have to go to the hospital twice for my test, > but it > was well worth it. > > Beverly > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Thanks for the info ! I will definitely read up on the sleep apnea. Matina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Thanks for the info ! I will definitely read up on the sleep apnea. Matina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Thanks for the info ! I will definitely read up on the sleep apnea. Matina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 alice - sleep apnea is very dangerous. the final word i got on paul's death certificate was that he died as a result of the sleep apnea which had just been diagnosed prior to the surgery. go to your futurre mother inlaw and tell her how much you all love her and want her to be here....and that she needs to do as the doc suggests , as the consequences can be devastating. maura OT-Sleep Apnea Hi all, I'm wondering how serious sleep apnea is. My future mother in law is obese (though she won't admit it), and has just been diagnosed. She hasn't had the sleep test yet, but I'm wondering how serious this is. Are there degrees of sleep apnea? She refuses to use a Cpap machine. If the Dr. Says she needs one, and she refuses to use it, is that dangerous? What could happen? - AA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 alice - sleep apnea is very dangerous. the final word i got on paul's death certificate was that he died as a result of the sleep apnea which had just been diagnosed prior to the surgery. go to your futurre mother inlaw and tell her how much you all love her and want her to be here....and that she needs to do as the doc suggests , as the consequences can be devastating. maura OT-Sleep Apnea Hi all, I'm wondering how serious sleep apnea is. My future mother in law is obese (though she won't admit it), and has just been diagnosed. She hasn't had the sleep test yet, but I'm wondering how serious this is. Are there degrees of sleep apnea? She refuses to use a Cpap machine. If the Dr. Says she needs one, and she refuses to use it, is that dangerous? What could happen? - AA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 alice - sleep apnea is very dangerous. the final word i got on paul's death certificate was that he died as a result of the sleep apnea which had just been diagnosed prior to the surgery. go to your futurre mother inlaw and tell her how much you all love her and want her to be here....and that she needs to do as the doc suggests , as the consequences can be devastating. maura OT-Sleep Apnea Hi all, I'm wondering how serious sleep apnea is. My future mother in law is obese (though she won't admit it), and has just been diagnosed. She hasn't had the sleep test yet, but I'm wondering how serious this is. Are there degrees of sleep apnea? She refuses to use a Cpap machine. If the Dr. Says she needs one, and she refuses to use it, is that dangerous? What could happen? - AA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Thanks, Maura. I will. CAT8dog1 wrote: > > alice - sleep apnea is very dangerous. the final word i got on > paul's death certificate was that he died as a result of the sleep > apnea which had just been diagnosed prior to the surgery. go to your > futurre mother inlaw and tell her how much you all love her and want > her to be here....and that she needs to do as the doc suggests , as > the consequences can be devastating. > maura > > OT-Sleep Apnea > > Hi all, > > I'm wondering how serious sleep apnea is. My future mother in law is > obese (though she won't admit it), and has just been diagnosed. She > hasn't had the sleep test yet, but I'm wondering how serious this > is. > Are there degrees of sleep apnea? She refuses to use a Cpap machine. > If > the Dr. Says she needs one, and she refuses to use it, is that > dangerous? What could happen? > > - AA > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Thanks, Maura. I will. CAT8dog1 wrote: > > alice - sleep apnea is very dangerous. the final word i got on > paul's death certificate was that he died as a result of the sleep > apnea which had just been diagnosed prior to the surgery. go to your > futurre mother inlaw and tell her how much you all love her and want > her to be here....and that she needs to do as the doc suggests , as > the consequences can be devastating. > maura > > OT-Sleep Apnea > > Hi all, > > I'm wondering how serious sleep apnea is. My future mother in law is > obese (though she won't admit it), and has just been diagnosed. She > hasn't had the sleep test yet, but I'm wondering how serious this > is. > Are there degrees of sleep apnea? She refuses to use a Cpap machine. > If > the Dr. Says she needs one, and she refuses to use it, is that > dangerous? What could happen? > > - AA > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Thanks, Maura. I will. CAT8dog1 wrote: > > alice - sleep apnea is very dangerous. the final word i got on > paul's death certificate was that he died as a result of the sleep > apnea which had just been diagnosed prior to the surgery. go to your > futurre mother inlaw and tell her how much you all love her and want > her to be here....and that she needs to do as the doc suggests , as > the consequences can be devastating. > maura > > OT-Sleep Apnea > > Hi all, > > I'm wondering how serious sleep apnea is. My future mother in law is > obese (though she won't admit it), and has just been diagnosed. She > hasn't had the sleep test yet, but I'm wondering how serious this > is. > Are there degrees of sleep apnea? She refuses to use a Cpap machine. > If > the Dr. Says she needs one, and she refuses to use it, is that > dangerous? What could happen? > > - AA > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 DEAR MAURA HOW ARE YOU FEELING? ITS FUNNY BUT I WAS THINKING OF YOU TODAY AND THEN HERE YOU ARE ON THE NET. RAYNA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 DEAR MAURA HOW ARE YOU FEELING? ITS FUNNY BUT I WAS THINKING OF YOU TODAY AND THEN HERE YOU ARE ON THE NET. RAYNA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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