Saw the sleep doc today, and I likely have sleep apnea along with AFib. He
looked in my throat and said it is a very narrow opening with an enlarged
uvula (Gosh, I love wiring that word - u v u l a - just sounds a bit strange).
And I have some other symptoms.
Doc said there is a possibility that treating the SA will lower my pulmonary
hypertension along with my hypertension, and may help in reversing the AFib.
I can only hope!
So, why do I wake up energetic, bicycle 20 miles (yesterday) or walk 3-5
miles (today), and feel full of aliveness all day?
Doesn't make sense. People with Sleep Apnea and AFib are supposed to be tired and falling asleep, sluggish, etc!
Anyway, I go to the laboratory for my night of not sleeping for my apnea
study on January 2nd!
Any advice as to how to sleep that night? I am generally a pretty "wired"
type of guy - this will likely push me over the edge and I will be tossing
all night long with all those wires attached. I already plan on getting lots of exercise that morning and eating "regularly." Of course, I am already off of all caffeine, chocolate, alcohol, etc.
Last edited by DnvrFox; 12-27-04 at 08:27 PM.