Do You Have Sleep Apnea Symptoms?
by Chester Umber
Diagnosing a sleep disorder can be difficult. Because you are sleeping, you
don't experience them. Apnea symptoms can present themselves two ways.
Apnea - Two Kinds
Apnea is a pause in breathing, from a few to up to fifty times an hour. There are two basic
causes for sleep apnea. One is physical, the other is neurological.
Many of the apnea symptoms appear similar to other conditions, and can be
misdiagnosed.
Do You Have It?
A good idea is a sleep diary. Record as much information as you can whenever you wake up.
Also you can record yourself while you sleep. Just several minutes is fine. If
you hear gaps in breathing, that's sleep apnea.
Other common apnea symptoms are:
· Chest pains
· Migraines
· Difficulty falling or staying sleeping
· Frequently need to urinate
· Night restlessness
Once you collect enough data, you can present your apnea symptoms to a specialist.
He may decide on a polysomnogram.
Regardless of the correction method prescribed, the good news is that sleep apnea is often
treatable, after which you can go back to enjoying a good nights sleep.
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Why Sleep Apnea Symptoms are Hard To Diagnose
by Chester Umber
I used to wake up three or four times a night, every night. No matter how tired I thought I was, I
was always waking up. If this describes you, then you may be suffering from sleep apnea. I'll
describe some sleep apnea symptoms. They can be particularly difficult to diagnose, as they are
often confused with other conditions.
One major indication that you have apnea is excessive snoring. If your partner complains frequently
of your snoring, then you may have a problem with sleep apnea. Ask your partner if when you snore,
you stop abruptly, and then start again. This could be a sure sign that you have a sleeping
disorder.
Another symptom is frequently waking up in the middle of the night, usually to urinate. A big clue
is if you wake up, and you feel out of breath for some reason. Like you were running a marathon in
your sleep.
If during the day you are always feeling tired, lethargic, and short of energy, this may be
another one of many sleep apnea symptoms. This is likely the most overlooked of the sleep
apnea symptoms. Many unfortunately assume they are tired for other reasons.
Another one of the many under diagnosed symptoms of sleep apnea is frequent headaches, usually
during the day.
If you are lucky, some simple lifestyle changes can lead to better sleeping, and less occurrence of
apnea symptoms. Because many people that suffer from sleep apnea are overweight, it may be the
first suggestion your doctor makes. Also avoiding alcohol before bed may help as well.
If you have any of the above described symptoms, then you may be suffering from classic apnea.
This condition is often undiagnosed with tragic results, as insufficient slumber can be a
source of many problems. Because sleep apnea is often a easily treatable condition, you should
make taking care of it a priority.
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The Importance Of Sleep
by Chester Umber
Many years ago, doctors and experts alike used to think that sleep was simply a period of time when
the body just shut down. Like putting your car in the garage overnight when you weren't using it.
Today we know this is not the case.
Sleep is a vital part of health. There are many health problems from lack of
sleep. Although there's a belief that it's OK to skimp on sleep, many problems
are associated with limited sleep.
A lack of sleep can have an effect on your mental and physical performance. Slow response
time, lack of creative thought are just a couple of things you'll notice.
Studies have shown that lack of sleep may be related to a gradual increase in blood pressure.
Also lacking sleep can weaken your immune system.
The reasons to get enough sleep are important. When you make getting enough sleep a priority
in your life, you'll reap the massive benefits.
You may also leverage free hypnosis to maximize your subconscious mind power.
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How Much Sleep Is Enough?
by Chester Under
How much sleep do you really need? Well the short answer is that it depends, on a lot. Confused?
Read on.
More and more scientists are starting to discover that there is no "magic" number for how many
hours of sleep you need every night. It can vary by age, by individual, and even by daily
activity.
Two things that have come into light in recent years are your base level of sleep that you need
every night, and something called "sleep debt."
Sleep debt is just like it sounds, the more you sleep less than your base level of sleep, the more
you sleep debt increases. Many things can cause sleep debt.
How this sleep debt interacts with your normal sleep is still being studied.
Some believe you can erase this in two nights sleep, others think differently.
The bottom line is to simply pay attention to your body. Instead of risking life and limb due
to lack of sleep, get a couple extra hours on the weekend. Your body will thank you.
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