Let's rename osa: a breathing disorder!!!!!!!!!!

roster · Post by **roster** » Tue May 23, 2006 12:00 pm

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?S ... 3518-9566r

Hooray for this article. They are calling osa what it really is, a breathing disorder. It is not a sleeping disorder!!!

My doctors were about to kill me for two years by attempting to treat my "sleep disorder" with Lunesta/Ambien/muscle relaxants/antidepressants. I did not have a sleep disorder, I had osa which is a breathing disorder!!!

Thank God and the internet, CPAP is now treating my breathing disorder and my sleep symptoms are nearly gone.

Cock-a-doodle-do!

cpapjack · Post by **cpapjack** » Tue May 23, 2006 12:46 pm

I can't say the same for myself, but you made some very good points !!!!

krousseau · Post by **krousseau** » Tue May 23, 2006 2:00 pm

YES....it is a breathing disorder. To insert the word sleep semms to lead people (even some health care providers) to think it only occurs during sleep. It can occur anytime you are relaxed/less than alert/taking pain meds/sedating meds/unconscious from injury.

Offerocker · Post by **Offerocker** » Tue May 23, 2006 3:22 pm

I agree completely, as I've found myself holding my breath during the DAY! Has nothing to do with sleep, except 'the lack of'.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:47 pm

[quote="rooster"]http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?S ... 3518-9566r

Hooray for this article. They are calling osa what it really is, a breathing disorder. It is not a sleeping disorder!!!

My doctors were about to kill me for two years by attempting to treat my "sleep disorder" with Lunesta/Ambien/muscle relaxants/antidepressants. I did not have a sleep disorder, I had osa which is a breathing disorder!!!

Thank God and the internet, CPAP is now treating my breathing disorder and my sleep symptoms are nearly gone.

Cock-a-doodle-do!

wabmorgan · Post by **wabmorgan** » Wed May 24, 2006 7:03 pm

I hear you... I had someone a few weeks ago say to me, "Have you tried Tynol PM?" My reply, "It is a breathing probelm, not a sleeping problem.

Davey · Post by **Davey** » Wed May 24, 2006 7:12 pm

Let me chime in that I learned very quickly to tell people I have a breathing problem. If you tell them sleep apnea, then they will not understand. I usually just leave it at "a breathing problem" that requires 7 to 8 hours on a "breathing machine" each night. If they ask more questions I will answer them, but I do not bring up the phrase "sleep apnea".

Gidgie · Post by **Gidgie** » Wed May 24, 2006 11:01 pm

Hey.......very good point.....I ended up having to explain that business too.....came up with ' I have a serious problem trying to sleep and breathe too.......'

Barkdog · Post by **Barkdog** » Wed May 24, 2006 11:02 pm

I just tell people I can't breathe and sleep at the same time and they usually think about it for a second and then seem to understand.

Darth Vader Look · Post by **Darth Vader Look** » Wed May 24, 2006 11:30 pm

Interesting thought about referring to it as a breathing problem but that may pose other circumstances. The person you are talking with will in all likelihood assume medical conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, etc. unless you make it perfectly clear that this is sleep disordered breathing.

Offerocker · Post by **Offerocker** » Thu May 25, 2006 12:26 am

Davey wrote:Let me chime in that I learned very quickly to tell people I have a breathing problem.

If I did that, I'd hear nothing except "Well, that's what you get (read deserve) for smoking!"

Gidgie · Post by **Gidgie** » Thu May 25, 2006 11:50 pm

Offerocker.........One of these days I'll figure out how to send you that cartoon.......Gidgie's been awfully busy........and that brought about it's own problems.......Haven't forgot.......

roster · Post by **roster** » Fri May 26, 2006 5:39 am

Offerocker wrote:
Davey wrote:Let me chime in that I learned very quickly to tell people I have a breathing problem.
If I did that, I'd hear nothing except "Well, that's what you get (read deserve) for smoking!"

Let me first say I have been an ardent anti-smoking fowl since my teen years. I just saw the movie "Thanks For Smoking" and it was hilarious. I didn't know what to expect and surprised myself that within a few minutes of the start of the movie I was cheering for the lobbyist representing big tobacco. I think most most smokers and most anti-smoking types will love the movie.

Offerocker · Post by **Offerocker** » Fri May 26, 2006 7:40 am

rooster

I think most most smokers and most anti-smoking types will love the movie

Thanks for the recommendation. I've been a smoker, and a former-smoker.

Let's rename osa: a breathing disorder!!!!!!!!!!

Let's rename osa: a breathing disorder!!!!!!!!!!

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