tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517280471926035043.post3851567874268743785..comments2023-10-19T03:45:57.790-04:00Comments on My Life and Sleep Apnea: Idiopathic hypersomnia and sleep apneaDavid Stillwagonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00098903299638539350noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517280471926035043.post-77568557883141606942012-03-15T13:21:10.468-04:002012-03-15T13:21:10.468-04:00Hi Katie,
thanks for commenting, I can imagine tha...Hi Katie,<br />thanks for commenting, I can imagine that it would be difficult if not impossible to fight off daytime sleepiness. I'll change the post to reflect your comment.<br />I have been lucky that my family has been really understanding through out all the years of sleep apnea. It is really a shame that folks just don't get destructive and draining your life can be without much sleep.<br />thanks for commenting <br />stay in touch<br />DavidDavid Stillwagonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098903299638539350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517280471926035043.post-72708494895673035102012-03-15T05:40:42.017-04:002012-03-15T05:40:42.017-04:00Hi David, I have just completed my first polysomno...Hi David, I have just completed my first polysomnography and MSLT's on Monday 12th March 2012. I have been diagnosed with Idiopathic Hypersomnia. I did not display the correct criteria for Narcolepsy and had no signs of sleep apnea, however i slept for 9 hours overnight and then fell asleep during the 4 nap tests within the range to diagnose IH.<br />I somewhat disagree with your comment that people with IH can fight off the sleepiness during the day. I will feel tired, without excessive yawning. I have a feeling of extreme heaviness to my whole body and no matter what i do to try to alleviate it (caffeine, fresh air, loud music, walking), the moment i am back at my desk it overcomes me again. I therefore cannot continue to work until i have had a nap. I have also fallen asleep whilst driving with no warning of tiredness. <br />I am awaiting the report from my consultant to reach my GP so that i can discuss the possibility of Modifinil being prescribed. <br />Have you had difficulty getting your loved ones to understand all this? My families response was "so your tired, we know that".<br />KatieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com