Sleep Apnea

[BearCat204]

Isnt apnea what Reggie died from?

[Gator H8R]

Originally Posted by golfballs

has cc previously opined on the topic of sleep apnea?

No but he obviously knows more than Doc. Check the smashed finger thread.

[BearCat204]

Originally Posted by gator h8r

no but he obviously knows more than anyone. Check any thread he has posted in thread.

fyp

[OldandStillaVol]

My wife was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Sleeps with the aid of a machine which forces air into her at times during the night. Mask is sometimes uncomfortable but she says she sleeps much better and is no longer so fatigued during the day.

[tumscalcium]

Originally Posted by therealUT

Have a sleep study done while you are still in; if it turns out you have sleep apnea, that is one medical cost you will not have to worry about in the future.

Very true, buddy of mine got out with it documented.

[VolsSportsFan]

Originally Posted by BearCat204

Isnt apnea what Reggie died from?

I think it contributed because it can increase your chances of heart problems.

[volfanbill]

Originally Posted by therealUT

Have a sleep study done while you are still in; if it turns out you have sleep apnea, that is one medical cost you will not have to worry about in the future.

definitely am working on it. As you should no, the Army loves to work their way around everything, so I'm hoping eventually agree that the next step is a sleep study.

[VOLFAN_MTSUALUM]

Originally Posted by s1216

look up the device Zeo Sleep Manager... It can test for you. If you get a diagnosis of sleep apnea you will never be able to ever buy any private life or health insurance ever. Be a little careful before you go to a sleep clinic they have a lot of motivation to give you a .diagnosis. Also if you have a weight problem the sleep problems often go away if you get to a better weight. Good luck

This simply isn't true. I got both life ins and health ins. after being diagnosed with sleep apnea.

[VOLFAN_MTSUALUM]

Originally Posted by OldandStillaVol

My wife was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Sleeps with the aid of a machine which forces air into her at times during the night. Mask is sometimes uncomfortable but she says she sleeps much better and is no longer so fatigued during the day.

Mask sucks but 2 hour nap with the machine is still better than 8 hours of sleep without it.

[volfanbill]

Originally Posted by VOLFAN_MTSUALUM

This simply isn't true. I got both life ins and health ins. after being diagnosed with sleep apnea.

when? About two years ago it got infinitely easier to get health and life insurance to the judicial rulings basically outlawing insurance companies from banning people with pre-existing conditions. He was right, just a long time ago.

[VOLFAN_MTSUALUM]

Originally Posted by volfanbill

when? About two years ago it got infinitely easier to get health and life insurance to the judicial rulings basically outlawing insurance companies from banning people with pre-existing conditions. He was right, just a long time ago.

Well long time ago isn't really relevant to OP is it? Just trying to help.

[volfanbill]

Originally Posted by VOLFAN_MTSUALUM

Well long time ago isn't really relevant to OP is it? Just trying to help.

I know and I wasn't bashing you at all. Just pointing out the differences in getting health care now. Most people don't know about the new health care standards. Sorry if you felt like I slighted you.

[SmokeySteve]

Could be a polyp in your sinus or nasal cavity. That is what I had, surgery removed it and I went back to getting great sleep, had no idea how little rest I was getting. ENT can easily diagnose it.

[YorkVol]

Originally Posted by volfanbill

definitely am working on it. As you should no, the Army loves to work their way around everything, so I'm hoping eventually agree that the next step is a sleep study.

Sleep disorders=50% service connected disability.

[volfanbill]

Originally Posted by YorkVol

Sleep disorders=50% service connected disability.

You positive? I was told 25% by someone in my unit today. He has sleep apnea, but had it before he enlisted so I think he just gets it covered while he's in, but not real sure.