ESPN "Sports Center" - sleep apnea segment

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:07 pm

Thanks to a poster (barryd) on another message board I was able to catch this on tv... the "Sports Center" program on ESPN has a segment on sleep apnea that is airing several times today. I saw it just a few minutes ago - very well done. The emphasis is, of course, on "large size" being a cause, while we know that thin people have it too. Understandable though, since the segment is about big linebackers. Overall the segment was very informative. Any mention of sleep apnea in the media helps increase awareness.

So, stay tuned to ESPN today (Monday, Jan 2) and maybe you'll catch the feature. Even showed a clip of a person videotaped sleeping and struggling to breathe.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:16 pm

Hey Rested Gal, We could all go to our local TV station and be "Experts". But only the small thin apniacs go . That will really confuse them. Tall Thin Woman especially if all chicken ranchers went they might call it a job related illness . Then they could charge more for their chickens . Hell they need the $$$$$$$

Tweety

smahal · Post by **smahal** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:40 pm

Hey guys,

I am also brand new to this site, and find it very interesting. I have Moderate OSA, diagnosed about 1 year ago and have not been using my machine regularly. I am turning 26 years old this month. I know it needs to be done, and it is one of my new years resolutions to wear the machine regularly. One of my symptoms I find unusual because I havent run into anybody with similiar symptoms. I feel very unfocused during the day and the light is bothersome to me. It doesnt hurt my eyes but it makes looking at things uncomfortable I guess. I dont know how else to explain it. Also, wearing sunglasses helps a little. Anybody have any clue what im talking about? Also, what do you guys think is the average time it takes to start feeling the effects of the CPAP, and feeling 100 % again? Is there anyway to tell how long you have actually had the apnea? Thanks guys I really appreciate any insight you can give me. Anyway, I look forward to chatting with you guys, and happy new years!

Sunny

Thanks,

Sunny

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 3:31 pm

Welcome Sunny,

How long it takes to feel 100% varies partially depending on how much damage the untreated apnea has caused. Using your amchine once in a while will most likely not get you to 100%. You are a young person and though you have been diagnosed at a young age you have the benefit of not spending 20 years untreated. Is there any way to tell how long you've had apnea?... anybody that can tell you how long you've snored (if you did)? That would be a good place to start.

Have you tried using a nasal pillow interface like the ResMed Mirage Swift? It is much less obtrusive that the standard mask and may make your experience one you can live with more frequently.

Good luck,
wader

Mirage Swift:

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 3:51 pm

Jez- No wonder youz guyz dont wanna wear dat ing. Scares da hell outta da kids I bet. How long do ya hafta wear dat ting. Does ya need ta us it ever nite.

Bosko

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 3:54 pm

Jez- No wonder youz guyz dont wanna wear dat ting. Scares da hell outta da kids I bet. How long do ya hafta wear dat ting. Does ya need ta us it ever nite.

Bosko

warrior II · Post by **warrior II** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 4:15 pm

Bosko,
Yes we wear it every night. or we are supposed to. Most of us do I hope.
Its now as scary as it looks.

ESPN "Sports Center" - sleep apnea segment

ESPN "Sports Center" - sleep apnea segment

unfocused and problems with the eyes