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Re: apnea and narcolepsy

Posted by student on May 12, 2002 at 00:48:36:

In Reply to: apnea and narcolepsy posted by Dement on May 11, 2002 at 20:31:22:

Well, I've been diagnosed with OSA and N (w/ C), and have been on CPAP for 10mos. (wow, that long!). Thoguh I should say that the docs are somewhat unsure of my OSA dx. now, but that's something for the Sleep Apnea forum. :)

Are you currently being treated for OSA? (e.g. are you on CPAP?) If not, I'd suggest talking to your doc about getting it treated.

It's true that OSA prevents you from getting enough sleep, and one of the main consequences is that you're more tired during the day (compound that with Narcolepsy, and well...). Also I've also heard that untreated OSA can cause weight gain, but I' dunno the details on it.

As for social lives....it's tough. Let me say that much :)

Hang in there

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