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sleep apnea and seizures

Posted by Jim on March 28, 2002 at 06:56:04:
I have suffered from painful muscle spasms and seizures for years during my sleep. I also suffer from sleep apnea. I have often thought the conditions may be related, but doctors have told me it was unlikely. Does anyone know if sleep apnea could bring on a seizure or muscle spasm? I have no problems with seizures while I am awake, only while I am sleeping and since my sleep is being distrupted with apnea it is logical to me that they could be related.
I am interested in hearing from anyone that has experiance with this condition or advice.

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What are you doing for SA? Doug H. 11:15 3/29/02 (1)

Re: What are you doing for SA? Jim 13:09 4/01/02 (0)

Re: sleep apnea and seizures Trixi 15:09 3/28/02 (2)

Re: sleep apnea and seizures Savannah 17:56 3/28/02 (1)

Re: sleep apnea and seizures Trixi 05:16 3/29/02 (0)

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