?? The thyroid gland (singular) is down in the throat. Confused Perhaps you mean t to say "tonsils"?? Smile - JB Nope, I am talking about the thyroid. Thyroid problems have many of the same symptoms of sleep apnea, and can even cause it. This is because in a hypothyroid (underactive thyroid) condit...

I would like to know whether losing a lot of weight can lead to better AHI. It sounds like losing weight can help lessen OSA, but treatment is still usually needed anyway, depending on the severity. I like to know anyone with BMI of 20 or less suffering from osa. Thin people can get OSA as well, it...

Since it sounds like your apnea is being treated, have you had your thyroid checked?

A slow thyroid can cause extreme daytime fatigue as well as many other problems.
I would suggest having it tested if you haven't already.

Ross

Good to know its not just me then

Thanks

I was only able to sleep an hour during my titration (about 2mos ago), a pressure of 4 stopped most apneas but I never got into deep sleep so I was perscribed an auto to find my pressure. The auto is set from 4 to 10cm H2O, I have noticed that after being on it for about a half hour, even when I am ...