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Re: Pains in chest only when sleeping

Posted by westernjoe on May 16, 2006 at 18:09:59:

In Reply to: Pains in chest only when sleeping posted by seabrooke on May 16, 2006 at 15:45:29:

Pain could be GERD.

Search on "GERD". Click on GERD Information Resource Center. Click on the GERD FAQ. Click on #3 (symptoms). See the 4th entry.

GERD can cause apnea, and vice-versa.
Narcolepsy-like symptoms can be caused by sleep deprivation due to a sleep breathing disorder such as apnea.

Lack of shortness of breath is not a clue.

Try this: sleep in a recliner and see if the pain is less.

You need a real sleep study (PSG=polysomnograph).

Who's taking bets :)

Peace to all,

RA in TX

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