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Thank you Sierra for all that valuable information. I just wish I had a straight forward obstructive apnea as its so much easier to treat. The strangest part for me is that I can never sleep during any part of the daytime for even a second. The apneas are much stronger than and come to think of it the mornings are tougher to get sleep as the gasping is more severe. I am trying to stay positive in the hope that I will find treatment that brings me respite . This forum will hopefully help. I saw a whole lot of people with this sleep onset apnea crying out about their struggles and it just sounded too familiar. I dont know how to locate these people on the forum to hear about their progress. I'm just so glad I have you to help me navigate my way .
Hi. The problem is nobody has heard about sleep onset apnea . It is not the characteristic obstructive sleep apnea. On doing research I have learnt Tha such an apnea can be central and not obstructive. Or it can be both. The gasping at the beginning of the sleep cycle leads to constant awakenings. My medical aid wont cover a cpap machine because I would have to be classified a moderate sufferer. How accurate cam these tests be. I took a sleeping pill on the night of the test and that helps you pass through the first phase of sleep when I was suppose to show where my gasping occurs. If I know for sure a cpap can help me than I will have to buy it. Would not an automatic cpap machine be better so that no ajustments would need to be made?
Hi guys. I have been suffering from transitional sleep apnea sice last year. Least to say its been overwhelming! I been through a sleep study that proves all my apneas has occured in first ten minutes of sleep. I was labelled as a mild obstructive sleep apnea sufferer and told to loose weight. Needless to say i sprang at the opportunity to heal myself and lost 12 kg. Well im still gasping for breath at sleep onset. I visited an ENT who who dismissed my case and said he would charge me more if i refer to google!!!. Well in South Africa they have not heard of sleep onset apneas. Is there anyone out there in South Africa who has this form of sleep apnea i can connect with?