Brian is right, but it goes beyond just snoring and stopping breathing.
You may not have seen some of the other posts - a friend of mine almost crashed his car due to problems from sleep apnea. He was falling asleep at work in the afternoons.
You can stop breathing for 30 to 60 seconds at a time !!! dozens of times a night. This is *NOT* good for your blood oxygen level, nor your heart. The strain on your heart is like running a race, they told me.
If your sleeping companion is complaining about snoring, GO GET CHECKED, it might save your health and your relationship.
also, check out this site - it's even ColdFusion !
http://www.respironics.com/health_information/sleepdisorders.cfm?objectid=7E8F9909-E4B6-4C33-B71FB0FAF896E11C&method=display
-Ben
> >I've been a zombie ever since I got off caffeine. I thought maybe I
> had
> >blood sugar issues but that tests out fine. Now I'm wondering if
> maybe I
> >need to look into this . . .
> >
> >What is involved in finding out if one of these things will help you?
> Do you
> >go to your regular doctor? What kinds of tests do they do?
> >
> >Sorry for all the questions . . .
> >
> >George
> >[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> You have to go to see a sleep specialist, who will schedule you for a
> "sleep lab". It's better than it used to be, as some of the
> technology is wireless now, and they have ways to do it without having
> glue stuck on your head for a few days while it washes out in the
> shower :-o, but the procedure is akin to being part of an alien
> abduction experiment! There are many electrodes and wires put on your
> body, and even more on your head. It's not a pleasant experience.
> Still, it's worth it if it helps you get better rest.
>
> I find that how well I sleep depends on how clear my sinuses are. If
> they are clogged up, sleeping will be difficult and sleep quality will
> be poor. I have also had significant problems adhering to a sleep
> schedule. I have often have trouble going to sleep AND getting out of
> bed in the morning.
>
> George, do you snore at night, and does your sponse, loved one or
> family members notice you stop breathing?
>
> With me, because I was single (and still am), no one had mentioned
> that I stopped breathing while I slept until my parents finally
> mentioned it one day. I knew, however, that I snored, and very, very
> loudly.
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