Posted by Jo (Seattle, WA) on October 20, 1998 at 13:11:12:

In Reply to: Re: New patient posted by Dan Schoen on October 20, 1998 at 11:32:10:

Hi Dan...

Your post to Ed raised some questions I haven't seen posted. As I noted to Ed, only my children and my sister ever told me about my snoring/breathing patterns. Somehow I don't think the apnea symptoms miraculously disappeared when I've had a bed partner...however, not a word was ever said!! Odd.

My feeling is that we have a RESPONSIBILITY to those we care about (even to those we don't! *grin*) to TELL them if we've observed symptoms. I've made a call or two since being diagnosed to talk with friends I feel exhibit OSA symptoms! Until I came to know the symptoms and understood the scope of this condition, I never gave other's sleep patterns a thought.

Now, I truly believe that, for whatever reason(s) we avoid talking with a partner - shyness, embarrassment, the desire to spare hurt feelings, etc. - they must be set aside. If your bed partner exhibits any symptom(s) whatsoever, there is an OBLIGATION to not only tell them but to offer help and information. It may not be leave your partner feeling particularly romantic or sexy ...but it could, without a doubt, prevent further damage or even prolong a life.

Just a thought...

Jo

Follow Ups:

• Re: Sleep partners.... Mark 10/21/98 (1)
  • The AMEN Corner.... Jo (Seattle, WA) 10/21/98 (0)
• passing the word Lynn Ellen (Oakland, CA) 10/20/98 (2)
  • Re: passing the word Jo (Seattle, WA) 10/21/98 (1)
    • Re: passing the word Paul V. (Edmonton, AB) 10/21/98 (0)

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