Munchlet
14-08-18, 18:36
Hi
So long story short, I suffer from snoring, apparently really badly and I can vouch for this as sometimes I wake myself up!!
A couple of years ago I mentioned it in passing to the GP who instantly referred me to the hospital as she was concerned about sleep apnea.
The hospital got me to fill in a questionnaire, examined my throat and nose and told me to buy a mouthguard, they didn't do the sleep test that the GP thought they would just assessed me from the questionnaire.
I did buy a mouthguard but found that I kept taking it out in my sleep without realising so had to give up.
Fast forward a couple of years and again my husband is complaining about my snoring. He said it's so bad he can hear me downstairs when I am in bed and he thinks it's got worse He also said I tend to snore really badly until I either get up and go to the toilet or turn over. I also think it's got worse as I wake myself up now and in addition I wake up some mornings with a racing heart, dry mouth, sore throat and fuzzy head.
I spoke to the GP today who basically said "well a couple of years ago the hospital didn't think it was sleep apnea and I don't think things have changed".
I asked to go and see her as I said I'd like it confirmed if it is sleep apnea as I've read it can be dangerous but also even if it's not I'd like to see if there are other options as it's becoming a real problem. I have done all the other things the hospital suggested such as keeping allergies under control, I exercise regularly and whilst I am overweight the doctor knows that this is something I've been struggling with and no matter what I do my weight never seems to change.
Am I being unreasonable wanting confirmation on this? It's not me having a HA panic I just feel if it is OSA then it needs treating and if it's not then there must be other things I can try to help.
Just wondered what others thought.
Thanks
So long story short, I suffer from snoring, apparently really badly and I can vouch for this as sometimes I wake myself up!!
A couple of years ago I mentioned it in passing to the GP who instantly referred me to the hospital as she was concerned about sleep apnea.
The hospital got me to fill in a questionnaire, examined my throat and nose and told me to buy a mouthguard, they didn't do the sleep test that the GP thought they would just assessed me from the questionnaire.
I did buy a mouthguard but found that I kept taking it out in my sleep without realising so had to give up.
Fast forward a couple of years and again my husband is complaining about my snoring. He said it's so bad he can hear me downstairs when I am in bed and he thinks it's got worse He also said I tend to snore really badly until I either get up and go to the toilet or turn over. I also think it's got worse as I wake myself up now and in addition I wake up some mornings with a racing heart, dry mouth, sore throat and fuzzy head.
I spoke to the GP today who basically said "well a couple of years ago the hospital didn't think it was sleep apnea and I don't think things have changed".
I asked to go and see her as I said I'd like it confirmed if it is sleep apnea as I've read it can be dangerous but also even if it's not I'd like to see if there are other options as it's becoming a real problem. I have done all the other things the hospital suggested such as keeping allergies under control, I exercise regularly and whilst I am overweight the doctor knows that this is something I've been struggling with and no matter what I do my weight never seems to change.
Am I being unreasonable wanting confirmation on this? It's not me having a HA panic I just feel if it is OSA then it needs treating and if it's not then there must be other things I can try to help.
Just wondered what others thought.
Thanks