• I am told that I snore loudly.
• I am told that I stop breathing when I sleep.
• I am sleepy during the day, although I slept the previous night.
• I have come close to falling asleep while driving.
• I am told that I am a restless sleeper and that I sweat excessively during the night.
• I have high blood pressure.
• I often awake with headaches and/or dry mouth.
• I am losing my sex drive.

Narcolepsy

• I am sleepy during the day, although I slept the previous night.
• When I am angry, surprised or when I laugh, I feel weak or limp.
• I have trouble concentrating in meetings or in school.
• I have trouble at work due to sleepiness.
• I have experienced vivid dreamlike scenes when falling asleep or awakening.
• Sometimes I feel unable to move when I am waking up or falling asleep.

Insomnia

• It takes thirty minutes or more for me to fall asleep.
• Thoughts race through my mind when I am trying to fall asleep.
• I wake up during the night and can't go back to sleep.

Restless Leg Syndrome

• The muscles in my legs are tense, even when I am relaxed.
• I am told that I kick at night.
• I have aching/crawling sensations in my legs.
• I have leg pain at night.
• Sometimes I cannot keep my legs still at night.
• Although I sleep at night, I am sleepy during the day.

What if my Sleep Apnea is left untreated?

You could experience a possible increased risk of:

• Hypertension
• Heart disease
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Fatigue-related auto accident
• Decreased quality of life
• Memory problems
• Weight gain
• Sexual dysfunction
• Headaches.

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
CHF, or heart failure, is a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body's other organs. Approximately 4.6 million Americans are living with CHF and 40%-50% of those that suffer heart failure have Sleep Apnea. Patients may experience excessive daytime sleepiness, CHF episodes despite medical treatments and shortness of breathing wile sleeping or laying flat.

Neuromuscular Disorders and Diseases
The broad category of neuromuscular disorders or diseases covers conditions that involve the weakness or wasting of the body muscles. Some may be hereditary, while others are acquired. An EMG study may be ordered by a patient's physician to diagnosis a neuromuscular disorder or disease and then to determine the best ourse of treatment. Patients who exhibit signs of breathing difficulty may require a sleep study to be performed.

Neuromuscular Disorders and Diseases
The broad category of neuromuscular disorders or diseases covers conditions that involve the weakness or wasting of the body muscles. Some may be hereditary, while others are acquired. An EMG study may be ordered by a patient's physician to diagnosis a neuromuscular disorder or disease and then to determine the best course of treatment.

Treatment
Only you and your doctor can decide what the best treatment will be for your condition. Sleep apnea may be treated by some behavioral changes and oral mouth devices. Some conditions may require surgery to open the airway. The most common treatment is nasal CPAP therapy. Narcolepsy is usually treated with medication to improve alertness. Discuss the different options with your healthcare provider to start getting a better night's sleep.

Sleep Studies
A sleep study is performed to confirm the presence of a sleep disorder and to assess the presence of a sleep disorder and to assess the level of severity of the disorder. Delay in seeking testing to determine if you have a sleep disorder can delay the start of effective treatments. This can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular illness, risk of auto accidents and an increased risk of death.