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Re: Sleep apnea??????
From: LF (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 12:39:32 -0500 (CDT)
Jennifer, apnea means "without breath." Sleep apnea is a disorder in
which you hold your breath during sleep. It is often accompanied by an
obstruction in the airway, and may be accompanied by snoring, but not
always.
There are other sleep disorders besides sleep apnea, and medication can
disrupt your sleep. There is a lot of info on the web about sleep
disorders. Here is one site: http://www.sleepnet.com/
--LF--
At Thu, 28 Jun 2001, Jennifer wrote:
>
>Oh my gosh!! I cant believe how helpful this site is. I was diagnosed
>with PCOS back in April and my doctor put me on Meridia to help me lose
>weight so my symptoms would get better. I have not been sleeping well
>now for 3 or 4 weeks. I toss and turn alot at night and during the day
>I am literally drained to where I could lay down and nap all afternoon.
>I thought that maybe my sleep cycle was just thrown off or maybe Meridia
>was making this side effect. I had no idea it could be becuase of PCOS.
>I have no idea what the word apnea means because I have never heard of
>it, but I did relate to the sleep problems people were talking about. I
>have now lost 20lbs which I triumphantly announced earlier.:) My doctor
>said losing 30lbs should bring my cycle back and clear up my symptoms,
>but I have seen no change at all. I have had no cycles, some noticable
>hair under chin (but i dont think anyone else would notice), I'm still
>having sweet cravings even while im on Meridia, I'm tired during the day
>and toss all night. I cant tell if it's getting better or not. I have
>an appointment with my doctor on Tuesday and I want to take in a summary
>of everything I am finding out on this site, but I dont know where to
>begin. I know I want to ask her questions, but dont know where to
>start. Can anyone help me with some ideas on what to talk to her about
>and what questions I should ask?
>Thank you for everyone's love and support, it has been truely helpful
>and educating. :)
>
>--
>Thank You,
>Jennifer
>
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