Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that is characterized by episodes of cessation of breathing. It can occur as often as several hundred times in a night with each episode probably lasting up to ten seconds, and is manifested through the following symptoms: loud snoring, choking spells, excessive daytime sleepiness, frequent visits to the bathroom, severe mood swings, obesity, low sex drive, dry mouth and sore throat in the morning, lack of concentration and forgetfulness, morning headaches, and a general lack of energy or malaise. Sleep apnea may be detrimental to one’s health, thus, it should be treated. One way of treating this condition is through the use of a sleep apnea device.
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Fortunately, there are more sleep apnea devices available now than ever before. Sleep apnea devices are designed to assist the person to breathe properly and consequently ensure a good night’s sleep.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices deliver oxygen at low pressure via a nasal cannula or a face mask, thus, providing a safe, effective, and immediate relief. However, the side effects of CPAP devices include dry skin and mouth, headaches, and skin breakdowns. Dental appliances prevent the person’s tongue from falling back into the throat and blocking the airways. The side effects of dental devices are soreness, build-up of saliva, and alterations in the jaw, teeth, or mouth.
Jaw adjustment devices like the mandibular advancement device (MAD) or the mandibular advancement splint (MAS) looks similar to the sports mouth guards that athletes wear for protection. Oxygen therapy may also be administered again via a nasal cannula or face mask.
Not all sleep apnea devices work for all sufferers of this condition. Thus, trial-and-error should be done until the most appropriate device is determined.
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What other REM sleep disorders are there besides REM Behavioral Disorder?I've been from doctor to doctor and we're still working on what on Earth is wrong with me – I'm having increased fatigue, by now it can be called exhaustion. I can't concentrate, at times I can barely lift my arms or walk, and sometimes I find myself slurring my words I'm so tired. I had a sleep study done and they found that I have more REM sleep than normal and the onset is much quicker. Rather than having increasing time periods of REM sleep, mine are uniform and last a long time. My sleep specialist has ruled out narcolepsy because the onset is not severe enough, but says that the information indicates only that I am very tired, though of course this is something to continue looking into. I literally need 15 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period to function properly, while only a couple years ago I needed about 7. When I search around online for sleep disorders having to do with REM, the only thing that I find is REM Behavioral Disorder, having to do with a lack of REM, and as a result acting out the dream. I do not have that.
What other disorders are there that either result in exhaustion and an increase in REM sleep or just the latter?
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OH my gosh! Thats happened to me before, many times.
Where I’ve woken up, feeling like I was falling or about to fall off of some sort of cliff. So scary.
I sorta have a dream that i’m walking but i miss-steped and am about to fall and i just jump outa the sleep. Sometimes i feel myself like it’s being lift off the bed and then somone jus drops me back down…lol…it’s realy wierd
The main symptom of REM sleep behavior disorder is dream-enacting behaviors, sometimes violent, causing self-injury or injury to the bed partner. It might disrupt your sleep.
You should ask your doctor about his. It is hard to get SSI at all, and about 80% of applicants are turned down right away anyways. Right now it takes about 2 years at least to get an application read, so then after they might deny your claim, you can fight it which takes even longer. If you are thinking about applying then talk to you doctor and see how much medical evidence you have to help your claim and see if you think it's worth the wait or if you'd rather spend the time trying to fix or treat your condition.
My brother, and his son, both talk in their sleep. It happens all night long, so it's not just in the REM state. It's not too uncommon, but it is a sign you're not getting enough proper sleep.
What did the doctors who gave you the sleep studies say???
Sleep disorders are classified into three major categories:
1-lack of sleep (e.g., insomnia),
2-disturbed sleep (e.g., sleep apnea, REM sleep behavior disorder, restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder),
3- excessive sleep (e.g., narcolepsy).
You are suffering from Disturbed Sleep Disorder.
a-sleep apnea,(called obstructive sleep apnea) Sleep apnea is interrupted breathing during sleep.
b-REM sleep behavior disorder,REM sleep behavior disorder causes disruptions in the brain during REM sleep.
c-restless leg syndrome.RLS is a genetic disorder resulting in prickly or tingling sensations in the leg that cause patients to want to move their legs. It often results in insomnia. PLMD causes jerking in the legs or arms that occurs frequently during resting or sleeping. Jerking may occur as many as 3 times in a minute and each jerk can wake the patient.
d-periodic limb movement disorder.Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) are common sleep disorders, especially in the elderly.
I suffer from 2 Sleep disorders since I was a child: sleep apnea(obstructive sleep apnea) and restless leg syndrome(RLS).Like you,I am always very tired.
Do something before it get worse! People like us who have sleep disorders are at increased risk for heart disease and stroke.
There is help,ask your doctor.
that’s sleep paralysis. Don’t worry, it doesn’t do any physical harm.
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it would be narcolepsy, sleep apnea is when you don't go into rem sleep at night and you are tired all the time and sometimes fall asleep. but when it is sudden and unpredictable lapses into complete rem sleep it is narcolepsy.
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i remember once waking up, and i couldn’t move at all.
those flinches dat u get when u feel like your falling is actually scientificly proven that wen where were apes and monkeys we used it as a reaction in case we fall wen were sleeping up in the trees one of life weird things like the mini puke lol
modern sleep studies are very professionally conducted, and this friend has a potentially serious condition. I don't know about RBD, but it does not seem like a good sleep and the medication situation can be quite a mess. If they have the correct health insurance, a sleep study is well worth it.the technicians are generally very gentle and professional, and respect the discomfort people bring to this experience that can make a person very self-conscious.
once upon a time when i was dozing off during a lecture, i shaked so abruptly that made all the class look at me… aah old times..
If your sleep is constantly interrupted you can dream without going through the proper sleep cycles. Ever hear of polyphasic sleep? Steve Pavlina tried it and documented it. You go without sleep for 4 hours and then nap for 20-30 minutes. He claimed he would have the most vivid dreams! http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/10/polyphasic-sleep/
I have narcolepsy. If I fall asleep for short periods like you I also dream. I've been told dreams are highly individual and that the REM guidelines are merely just that: guidelines. I think it's wonderful you have such incredible dreams every time you sleep!
The other things which you described however do sound familiar to me. You may want to speak to your doctor about a referral to a specialist. I tried adderall but didn't like it. Caffeine? Haha, no. Finally I tried Modafinil (also known as Provigil or Modalert) and it worked like a charm! I am alert and functioning as normal. http://www.provigil.com/
This is typically prescribed for those with narcolepsy, excessive daytime sleepiness, and sleep disorders.
I asked the question the other day of where to get it (now that I don't have insurance) and I was told to try this site: http://www.goodhealthpharmacy.com/new/catalog/product_info.php?ref=40&products_id=618&affiliate_banner_id=1
I was well impressed by their prices and service. 100 tabs of 100mg for $93 is CHEAP for Provigil!!!
Another trick of mine: yerba mate. Wakes you up without all the nasty effects of caffeine. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mate_%28beverage%29
I hope one of these helps you!!!
i have dreams where i end up falling down the stairs or something and i can feel myself falling and then i wake up