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Originally Posted by katgalaxy8606
My doctor and I have discussed sleep apnea; I don't think that's me. My husband said he never observed the symptoms in me while I was sleeping. I know I could do better on nutrition and exercise so maybe improving these areas would help me out. Today I bought a good multivitamin and some calcium chews and Omega-3 pills. I'm going to try to work on my health.
-KAT 
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My sleep dr told me there are numerous sleep disorders, and someone can be diagnosed with one sleep problem, only to find out months later that they have another one as well,
I'm not saying you have S. Apnea, obviously, but I do know ppl with it can sleep on their stomach, not snore at all....typical indicators of sleep apnea (I do both). Just saying seeking out a sleep dr is worth ruling it out. I got to the point of desperation---desperate for answers. Sleeping 12 hrs a day and barely able to crawl out of bed--became too much. I knew at least if I went and the dr said I had no sleep issue, that was one more to rule out. But he told me the big symptoms are never feeling rested despite lots of sleep, taking naps everyday, feeling like you can fall asleep sitting up, difficulty concentrating, memory loss, etc.
My P-doc told me my sleep issues were vastly affecting my Panic Attacks and anxiety. I found it interesting he didn't mention any of my other dx-es. Sure enough, two months using my sleep machine, and I've had one major Panic attack, one minor one, and my overall everyday anxiety has diminished a lot. I was shocked, to say the least.
I hope I don't come across as trying to convince everyone they have sleep problems. But w/everyone having similar issues, normal bloodwork, etc. it makes one wonder. My sleep dr told me sleep disorders are vastly underdiagnosed, because ppl are able to keep functioning despite their problems.