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by ambidex
Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP does not appear to be helping you - ANOTHER PROBLEM?
Replies: 21
Views: 2854

Re: CPAP does not appear to be helping you - ANOTHER PROBLEM?

Self-diagnosis is the best tool you can use with the internet, I did research online and diagnosed myself with apnea just based off the symptoms, which many people though I was either a hypochondriac or just had the common daytime sleepiness that others experience. My doctor never suggested it, I ha...
by ambidex
Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Diagnosed with Severe at 21 and 15% bodyfat
Replies: 40
Views: 8113

Re: Diagnosed with Severe at 21 and 15% bodyfat

I know I have sleep apnea, I got confirmed with a sleep study. Everyone thought I was wasting my money or was a hypochondriac, because I researched all of my symptoms and diagnosed myself. What I don't understand is, why is it so severe and am I expecting too much for the treatment? Is it really goi...
by ambidex
Fri Apr 17, 2015 6:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: If your neck is over 17 inches but don't have apnea
Replies: 22
Views: 3188

Re: If your neck is over 17 inches but don't have apnea

Oversized neck might be Goiter, oversized Thyroid.. Low Thyroid might be related to brain fog....I have both 'Sleep Apnea' and low Thyroid. Might seem contradictory, but it is easier to treat 'Sleep Apnea.' Treating "Sleep Apnea' can be incredibly frustrating for some. Low Thyroid can be nearly imp...
by ambidex
Fri Apr 17, 2015 5:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Diagnosed with Severe at 21 and 15% bodyfat
Replies: 40
Views: 8113

Diagnosed with Severe at 21 and 15% bodyfat

So since I was 16, I have been having some major issues with staying awake during the day. My body would naturally keep me awake whenever I am doing something I enjoy, such as my job or video games. But anytime I was in class, or sometimes while driving... an overwhelming sleep spell would hit me. I...