Sleep Apnea

[IGOTJUICE007]

For those who don't know what it is: sleep apnea or sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas (literally, "without breath"), each last long enough so one or more breaths are missed, and occur repeatedly throughout sleep.

Ever since Ive gained some weight from my current cycle I have had a few episodes of waking up and not being able to breathe. I know thick necks and torso are associated with the disorder. So I am curious if anyone else is suffering from this, since most of us fit that physical bill.
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[1buffsob]

It's a common occurance when bulking.

[SMAN12b]

Been there done that....had my entire Uvula taken out , so no more problem!!

[IGOTJUICE007]

im 315

[1buffsob]

im 315

Yeah, that'll do it.

[renman8]

I have it... and Im only 188lbs...SA SUCKS real bad. Always tired. Very difficult to feel rested. I was told to use a CPAP (controlled breathing device) but they are difficult to sleep with. Beyond that I havent really found a solution. I suppose it will even get worse with age and weight. The surgery is suppose to be effective in only 20% of cases or something....

[ebjack]

Got it....I use the CPAP device..not very sexy for the wife but she sleeps in the same bed now (the snoring kept her away)

[IGOTJUICE007]

I had a pretty scary episode this morning, couldnt breathe for almost 40 seconds, I jumped up out of bed and almost thought I was going to have to call 911.....this was by far the worst case i've had.

[Mighty Joe]

I had a pretty scary episode this morning, couldnt breathe for almost 40 seconds, I jumped up out of bed and almost thought I was going to have to call 911.....this was by far the worst case i've had.

Bro, Have you thought about doing a sleep study? They wire you up and record any episodes throughout the night! That info will tell the Doc what will help you get past this.

MJ

[Testsubject]

Im no where near 315, in only 196 this morning, but Ive had that happen a few times as well, scared the shit out of me, there was one time it must have been for about a minute, really weird.

[IGOTJUICE007]

Bro, Have you thought about doing a sleep study? They wire you up and record any episodes throughout the night! That info will tell the Doc what will help you get past this.

MJ

yes, it is definitely something I am going to look into, I appreciate the responses.

[stuball]

I had a pretty scary episode this morning, couldnt breathe for almost 40 seconds, I jumped up out of bed and almost thought I was going to have to call 911.....this was by far the worst case i've had.

Once in awhile it happens to me, i jump up take a couple of breaths then back to sleep, but bro 40 SEC'S ??? That scary shit..

[zaggahamma]

been wanting to do the sleep study...found out i'll need 500.00 for insurance deductible but need to get it done...serious stuff

[Maetenloch]

You should take apnea seriously. Not only does it wreck your sleep, but it can take decades off your life if untreated. If you're already waking up gasping for air regularly, you're probably on track for a massive heart attack in your sleep at 54 brought on by anpneic episode.

The good news is that a CPAP machine will completely treat it (once you get used to the machine). The available surgeries don't have very high cure rates by themselves, but combinations of them have success rates of 80% and higher. Do a seach on the 'Stanford protocol' for apnea treatment.

[IGOTJUICE007]

i think once i lose some weight it will alleviate much of the problem, as it has only really become noticeable as I have gained weight.

[Second2None]

u ever wake up and the back of your thigh is all balled up

[IGOTJUICE007]

I am about 30lbs heavier than this picture, more bulky, but I am in the process of trying to cut some weight, so hopefully this helps.

[IGOTJUICE007]

I am about 30lbs heavier than this picture, more bulky, but I am in the process of trying to cut some weight, so hopefully this helps.

[l2elapse]

I am about 30lbs heavier than this picture, more bulky, but I am in the process of trying to cut some weight, so hopefully this helps.

wow thats massive

[Tock]

For those who don't know what it is: sleep apnea or sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas (literally, "without breath"), each last long enough so one or more breaths are missed, and occur repeatedly throughout sleep.

Ever since Ive gained some weight from my current cycle I have had a few episodes of waking up and not being able to breathe. I know thick necks and torso are associated with the disorder. So I am curious if anyone else is suffering from this, since most of us fit that physical bill.
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For me, sleeping in the Strato-Lounger helps a lot. YMMV . . .

[K.Biz]

your huge bro

[IGOTJUICE007]

Well 8 months later, after some procrastination, seeing a sleep doctor, having a sleep study, waiting for insurance authorization, I finally got my CPAP machine. Needless to say I am excited to see what it does for me, and from what I am reading it may actually help me shed some fat....I'll give an update after about a month of using it.

[buffgator]

i have been cpap-ed to death. worked great at first. but 2 years later does not seem to work

[Hoggage_54]

I had sleep apnea, I found out by doing a sleep study. It turned out I would stop breathing 30 times an hour in my deepest sleep, enough to wake me up but I wouldn't be aware of it so I would just wake up really tired in the morning.

To fix it, I had to have plastic surgery on my jaw. When I would sleep, my jaw would relax and move back slightly and stop me from being able to breath. They sawed off my lower jaw right where my wisdom teeth used to be and moved it forward 1cm and screwed it back in and placed a bone plate in each opening. For my upper jaw, they literally sawed it right off my head and moved it forward 1cm as well to make sure my face stayed looking the same. They screwed it back in and I have so many screws my head right now. It's called maxillofacial jaw surgery and only used in rare cases of sleep apnea. It's usually done for cosmetic reasons or for people who have had an injury to their jaw.

[DIESELPWR]

my sleeping problem is i wake up and my arms are numb.. i dont know what that means but its kind of annoying cuz they are like so numb like the pins and needle feeling

[5ifthCitizen]

I had sleep apnea, I found out by doing a sleep study. It turned out I would stop breathing 30 times an hour in my deepest sleep, enough to wake me up but I wouldn't be aware of it so I would just wake up really tired in the morning.

To fix it, I had to have plastic surgery on my jaw. When I would sleep, my jaw would relax and move back slightly and stop me from being able to breath. They sawed off my lower jaw right where my wisdom teeth used to be and moved it forward 1cm and screwed it back in and placed a bone plate in each opening. For my upper jaw, they literally sawed it right off my head and moved it forward 1cm as well to make sure my face stayed looking the same. They screwed it back in and I have so many screws my head right now. It's called maxillofacial jaw surgery and only used in rare cases of sleep apnea. It's usually done for cosmetic reasons or for people who have had an injury to their jaw.

FVCK! sounds brutal

[5ifthCitizen]

my sleeping problem is i wake up and my arms are numb.. i dont know what that means but its kind of annoying cuz they are like so numb like the pins and needle feeling

just means ur arms are falling asleep from the position. no biggie, happens to me all the time

[smokeyd]

yeah i got the cpap worked good at first but seems im getting less rest these days from it??? been about 2 years on it...