Hmm Interesting. I've had IBS for years now... I suspect the sleep apnea has been brought on by a weakening of my lower esophageal sphincter. I didn't know the terms for it but I've known for awhile it's something in my throat causing the problems. I smoked for years I guess maybe that could cause t...

There is no "FREE" healthcare. Somebody has to pay for it. Den . Yes and selfish greedy bastards don't want the cost spread out. It really illuminates the American psyche that they are too greedy to help their own sick and injured, It makes people think twice about their world political involvement...

Thanks, I appreciate your comments. Defintely going to check with my doctor ... not sure though should I check with the sleep clinic doctor, my GP or my Gastro specialist??

Starting around age 24 (12 years ago) I would get excruciating stomach pains. Going to doctors they couldn't find anything wrong with me ... I was diagnosed with Irritable bowel syndrome after they found ulcers. All they really said was that I needed to lose weight (I am 200 pounds, 5'7, ideal weigh...