Apnea Forum Posting

Posted by jacki on February04, 2000 at 00:41:23:

In Reply to: Sometimes hypothyrodism and OSA are related posted by Mile High AirMan on February03, 2000 at 19:28:07:

Glad you replied. I wanted to thank you for suggesting I look at thyroid message boards. It was the best thing I've done in years. I've discovered there are other treatments I can have and I've made an appointment with a private doctor recommended by a couple of people.
As to the link, I have also come across the connection. In fact I actually saw sleep apnea listed as a symptom of hypothyroidism (wish I could remember where!). Not much attention seems to be paid to the breathing of hypos, but if every other system in your body slows down, you'd assume respiration would too. That would mean less oxygen being taken in, particularly at night. As I've said before, I've noticed (when I'm awake) that my breathing is shallow generally and I often hold my breath. What do you reckon?Jacki

Follow Ups:

• A couple of interesting hypothyroidism links Mile High AirMan 2/04/00 (0 responses)
• How hypothyroidism might cause apnea Mile High AirMan 2/04/00 (0 responses)

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