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[Taxi_Driver]

extreme cases .. very dangerous  .. as you effectively stop breathing momentarily.

Leads to tiredness and the tendency to "snatch" sleep ... if you fall asleep in front of the telly regularly, or start to doze when sitting at red lights .. you need to get it checked by a doctor.

mild cases often linked to snoring .. as the blockage of the nasal passage that causes the noise disrupts the airflow and so the breathing is affected.

Mine was cured simply by wearing an anti-snoring gum shield thing. Been wearing it at night for about 7 years now. Ensures I sleep properly because I breathe properly, ensures Mrs E sleeps properly because I no longer keep her awake pretending to be a chain saw ....   

That could be diabetes....i used to get tired in the afternoons....and hated getting motorway treks  in the afternoons.....as i used to struggle to stay awake at the wheel....an overdue blood test revealed i had diabetes.....now controlled by tabs....and what i thought was 'normal' tiredness ie getting on a bit and driving about 1500miles/week ....now isnt a problem 

[ninjapirate]

i had a lodger with this, he used one of those machines that pump air all the time with something strapped to his face.

i have insomnia, so when i do get a little sleep it normaly involves some snoring/testing the foundations. always sleep much better on the boat tho, and it does list slightly keeping me a tiny bit upright

[Webby the Bear]

Group buy?

 

[peteelite]

Had a work mate that suffered from this and it was pretty scary, he could fall asleep mid coversation in the canteen (while HE was talking). He got a bollocking from managment for falling asleep during a training course...he was the INSTRUCTOR !
I walked into our site portakabin to find him asleep at his lap-top with about a hundred windows open on the screen as he clicked his mouse each time he woke/fell asleep.

He was often spotted asleep in his car in a layby on his way TO work which (at that time) was a 30 min drive from his home.

I have not seen him for years but he is still alive,now a pilot for Easy Jet (JOKE!!!)

Yes he is overweight but not a heavy drinker.

I hope he is well as he was a nice bloke.

hope this helps

Peteelite

[I_want_an_Omega]

anyone know anything about it?

Firstly is spelt Alpnoea.

I have worked with the machines that treat the condition. The vast majority of sufferers are gents with larger necks as opposed to being overweight - although they often go together.

Basically the weight of head/neck causes the wind pipe to narrow and starts to starve the brain of Oxygen. The brain senses this and wakes the body up enough to start breathing again. The cycle repeats itself all night with the sufferer getting poor quality sleep which then impacts them during the day.

The machines sense air flow stopping and bump start the breathing before the brain - thus allowing improved sleep.

Weight loss is the key.

HTH

[Webby the Bear]

Had a work mate that suffered from this and it was pretty scary, he could fall asleep mid coversation in the canteen (while HE was talking). He got a bollocking from managment for falling asleep during a training course...he was the INSTRUCTOR !
I walked into our site portakabin to find him asleep at his lap-top with about a hundred windows open on the screen as he clicked his mouse each time he woke/fell asleep.

He was often spotted asleep in his car in a layby on his way TO work which (at that time) was a 30 min drive from his home.

I have not seen him for years but he is still alive,now a pilot for Easy Jet (JOKE!!!)

Yes he is overweight but not a heavy drinker.

I hope he is well as he was a nice bloke.

hope this helps

Peteelite

surely he wouldnt be allowed to drive? 

[I_want_an_Omega]

Had a work mate that suffered from this and it was pretty scary, he could fall asleep mid coversation in the canteen (while HE was talking). He got a bollocking from managment for falling asleep during a training course...he was the INSTRUCTOR !
I walked into our site portakabin to find him asleep at his lap-top with about a hundred windows open on the screen as he clicked his mouse each time he woke/fell asleep.

He was often spotted asleep in his car in a layby on his way TO work which (at that time) was a 30 min drive from his home.

I have not seen him for years but he is still alive,now a pilot for Easy Jet (JOKE!!!)

Yes he is overweight but not a heavy drinker.

I hope he is well as he was a nice bloke.

hope this helps

Peteelite

surely he wouldnt be allowed to drive? 

Should have said that I know people who have been banned due to the condition.

[mantagte]

anyone know anything about it?

Firstly is spelt Alpnoea.

I have worked with the machines that treat the condition. The vast majority of sufferers are gents with larger necks as opposed to being overweight - although they often go together.

Basically the weight of head/neck causes the wind pipe to narrow and starts to starve the brain of Oxygen. The brain senses this and wakes the body up enough to start breathing again. The cycle repeats itself all night with the sufferer getting poor quality sleep which then impacts them during the day.

The machines sense air flow stopping and bump start the breathing before the brain - thus allowing improved sleep.

Weight loss is the key.

HTH

just copied Apnea from doc's letter

[aaronjb]

just copied Apnea from doc's letter

From the dictionary:
apnea |ˈapnēə, apˈnēə|(Brit. apnoea )
nounMedicine

Though I don't think there's meant to be an 'l' in Robert's post.. aside from that, one is American English and the other British English (which is dying out, even in medicine, it seems)

[I_want_an_Omega]

anyone know anything about it?

Firstly is spelt Alpnoea.

I have worked with the machines that treat the condition. The vast majority of sufferers are gents with larger necks as opposed to being overweight - although they often go together.

Basically the weight of head/neck causes the wind pipe to narrow and starts to starve the brain of Oxygen. The brain senses this and wakes the body up enough to start breathing again. The cycle repeats itself all night with the sufferer getting poor quality sleep which then impacts them during the day.

The machines sense air flow stopping and bump start the breathing before the brain - thus allowing improved sleep.

Weight loss is the key.

HTH

just copied Apnea from doc's letter

Fair enough - it has several spellings - with the profession tending to use Apnea when dealing with the public.

[I_want_an_Omega]

just copied Apnea from doc's letter

From the dictionary:
apnea |ˈapnēə, apˈnēə|(Brit. apnoea )
nounMedicine

Though I don't think there's meant to be an 'l' in Robert's post.. aside from that, one is American English and the other British English (which is dying out, even in medicine, it seems)

Bumbles - you are right - Roberto screwed up 

[Sir Tigger KC]

simple solution is to increase the height of 2 legs of the bed..
so your horizontal weight will decrease and breathe more easy..
if you dont fall from the bed

Which legs do you change Cem? Front, back, left or right?    I've been thinking about this  and if you cut 50mm from the front left and back right (or vise versa) then the bed will rock about so much you won't sleep.  Sleep apnea cured! 

Might need a couple of paperbacks handy to 'steady the ship' in case of fun times with Mrs Hayes, Neighbours Mrs, Dirty looking blonde bird down the pub etc etc etc        

[Vamps]

Had a work mate that suffered from this and it was pretty scary, he could fall asleep mid coversation in the canteen (while HE was talking). He got a bollocking from managment for falling asleep during a training course...he was the INSTRUCTOR !
I walked into our site portakabin to find him asleep at his lap-top with about a hundred windows open on the screen as he clicked his mouse each time he woke/fell asleep.

He was often spotted asleep in his car in a layby on his way TO work which (at that time) was a 30 min drive from his home.

I have not seen him for years but he is still alive,now a pilot for Easy Jet (JOKE!!!)

Yes he is overweight but not a heavy drinker.

I hope he is well as he was a nice bloke.

hope this helps

Peteelite

This is a different condition to sleep apnea, which is a breathing problem in overweight people, when they sleep.....

[Shelby]

Had a work mate that suffered from this and it was pretty scary, he could fall asleep mid coversation in the canteen (while HE was talking). He got a bollocking from managment for falling asleep during a training course...he was the INSTRUCTOR !
I walked into our site portakabin to find him asleep at his lap-top with about a hundred windows open on the screen as he clicked his mouse each time he woke/fell asleep.

He was often spotted asleep in his car in a layby on his way TO work which (at that time) was a 30 min drive from his home.

I have not seen him for years but he is still alive,now a pilot for Easy Jet (JOKE!!!)

Yes he is overweight but not a heavy drinker.

I hope he is well as he was a nice bloke.

hope this helps

Peteelite

This is a different condition to sleep apnea, which is a breathing problem in overweight people, when they sleep.....

Narcolepsy is the condition where people often and frequenty fall asleep during the day, during conversations etc.

[andyc]

The missis suffers with this and we are waiting to go back to Papworth for more tests. She has been on a Cpac machine but just can't get on with it.

She has to be in for 24hr and they'll hook her up to various bits of kit and monitor her during the night to see how her breathing is, last time she stopped breathing six times in one night.

If you have a machine you will need to inform the DVLA, they won't stop you from driving but they do need to know and you might not be able to fly either

The machine has differnt ratings on it which are set and locked by the hospital but once your breathing you don't notice the pressure and all its doing is pressuring your air way to keep open just don't open your mouth if you have the nose mask

Hope all goes well for you

Cheers
Andy