Originally Posted by
JoeO
On Jan. 10th, I decided to do some preventative maintenance on the guy behind the wheel.
The rigamarole of getting a referral, seeing the specialist, and testing....led to yesterdays diagnosis that I have “extremely severe” sleep apnea.
*The sleep data showed I exhibited no breathing spells for up to 62 sec.
*64 events an hour with pauses and reduction of air flow
*90 minutes of O2 levels at 64% (avg. is 90 sleeping)
this leads to heart conditions of arrythmia, high blood pressure, stroke, Excessive adrenaline flow. Diabetes. kidneys producing more red blood cells while the kidneys stimulation causes a sense of needing tp urinate more often.
I will be fitted with a mask and machine appropriate to me next Thursday.
At 76, I was completely caught off guard. I had a few of the symptoms but never expected this. I wonder what percentage of deaths can be attributed to this?
I urge you to look into this and just be aware.

Sorry to hear Joe, all the best to you and yours for a manageable recovery. Listen to your specialists, get a second opinion, and if/when both agree do some in-depth research for yourself. Good luck!
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