question Period Limb Movement syndrome/disorder & Sleep Apnea

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Hello,

 

I am a lurker and I am coming out of the wood work to ask a couple of

questions.

 

My husband suffers from Period Limb Movement Syndrome/disorder & Sleep

Apnea. Is there anything that can be done to help him naturally?

 

Thank you

Candy

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hi there~

 

oddly enough i was just doing some research on this a few weeks ago in

reference to the apnea....... they now have a guard that you sleep with in your

mouth , that keeps your tongue in place and allows for the airways to not be

obstructed while sleeping- also i was reading to sleep elavted and on your side

and never take sleeping pills as this will make the apnea worse.........ill

paste some of the info:

 

Is there anything I can do to help my sleep apnea?

Yes. The following steps help many people who have sleep apnea sleep better:

 

Stop all use of alcohol or sleep medicines. These relax the muscles in the

back of your throat, making it harder for you to breathe.

If you smoke, quit smoking.

If you are overweight, lose weight.

Sleep on your side instead of on your back.

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How is sleep apnea treated?

Certain dental devices can be used to treat mild cases of obstructive sleep

apnea. These devices move your jaw forward to make breathing easier.

 

A common treatment for sleep apnea is called " continuous positive airway

pressure, " or CPAP. In this treatment, you wear a special mask over your nose

and mouth while you are sleeping. The mask will keep your airway open by adding

pressure to the air you breathe. It helps most people who have sleep apnea.

 

In Is there anything I can do to help my sleep apnea?

Yes. The following steps help many people who have sleep apnea sleep better:

 

Stop all use of alcohol or sleep medicines. These relax the muscles in the

back of your throat, making it harder for you to breathe.

If you smoke, quit smoking.

If you are overweight, lose weight.

Sleep on your side instead of on your back.

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How is sleep apnea treated?

Certain dental devices can be used to treat mild cases of obstructive sleep

apnea. These devices move your jaw forward to make breathing easier.

 

A common treatment for sleep apnea is called " continuous positive airway

pressure, " or CPAP. In this treatment, you wear a special mask over your nose

and mouth while you are sleeping. The mask will keep your airway open by adding

pressure to the air you breathe. It helps most people who have sleep apnea.

 

In very few cases, surgery is necessary to remove tonsils or extra tissue from

the throat.

 

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very few cases, surgery is necessary to remove tonsils or extra tissue from the

throat.

 

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Treatment Options

The most effective treatment is called Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

(CPAP), which uses a machine and mask to blow air through the airway at a

pressure high enough to make sure the airway stays open.

A few drugs hold promise, but most have some undesirable side effects.

Some dental appliances, worn in your mouth, are available. They work by

pushing the lower jaw forward, by keeping the tongue from obstructing the

airway, or by a combination of both. These may be uncomfortable at first.

Sometimes surgery is needed, but your health care provider will most likely

recommend that you try devices or drugs first.

Making the following lifestyle changes can help obstructive apnea:

 

Lose weight. Often this will cause obstructive apnea to go away completely.

Minimize your use of alcohol, antihistamines, or tranquilizers.

Get treatment for allergies and colds or sinus problems.

Gargle with salt water (without swallowing) to shrink your tonsils.

Develop regular sleep habits, and especially make sure you get enough sleep

at night.

Sleep on your side rather than on your back or with your body elevated from

the waist up. You can use foam wedges (rather than soft pillows, which tend to

make apnea worse by pushing the chin toward the chest) to raise your upper body.

Use an air humidifier at night.

Don't smoke or expose yourself to other irritants (such as dust or perfumes).

Raise the head of your bed by placing bricks under the headboard.

 

Drug Therapies There is no drug that completely treats sleep apnea. Some of

the drugs used in combination with CPAP include:

Medications used to treat central apnea:

 

Acetazolamide

Clomipramine -- side effects may include impotence

Medications used to treat obstructive apnea:

 

Medroxyprogesterone -- side effects may include nausea, depression, excess

hair growth, breast tenderness, and fluid retention.

Protriptyline -- this medication is used rarely. Side effects may include dry

mouth, constipation, frequent urination, impotence, and confusion (in the

elderly).

Modafinil -- sometimes prescribed in combination with CPAP to treat excessive

daytime sleepiness.

 

Complementary and Alternative Therapies Alternative therapies may be useful

in treating sleep apnea caused by allergies. Homeopathy and nutrition are most

likely to have a positive effect. While many supplements are touted as good for

weight loss, none have proved to be as effective as eating less and exercising

more.

Nutrition and Supplements

Diet: Try eliminating mucus-producing foods (dairy and bananas) for 2 weeks,

then reintroducing them and noticing any difference.

Essential fatty acids (EFAs) moderate inflammatory response and decrease

allergic response. EFAs are found to be low in obese people. Fish oil, evening

primrose oil, flaxseed oil, and borage oil all contains essential fatty acids.

Chromium helps regulate insulin and decrease insulin resistance. Chromium may

not be effective at burning fat, but it is effective at stabilizing blood sugar

and decreasing sugar cravings. The adequate intake is 45 mcg per day. Studies

suggest amounts of 200 mcg per day for up to 6 months are safe. Do not take

chromium if you are pregnant. If you have diabetes, do not take chromium without

your doctor's supervision.

Homeopathy There have been few studies examining the effectiveness of

specific homeopathic remedies, though it may be helpful as a supportive therapy.

Professional homeopaths, however, may recommend one or more of the following

treatments for sleep apnea based on their knowledge and clinical experience.

Before prescribing a remedy, homeopaths take into account a person's

constitutional type -- your constitution is his or her physical, emotional, and

intellectual makeup. An experienced homeopath assesses all of these factors when

determining the most appropriate remedy for a particular individual.

 

Arsenicum album -- for respiratory disorders that worsen at night and are

accompanied by fear, agitation, restlessness, weakness, and exhaustion.

Lachesis -- for conditions that get worse while trying to sleep. This remedy

is most appropriate for those who are intense, talkative, jealous, and may feel

depressed (particularly in the morning). It is may help people who may be

frightened of going to sleep.

Opium -- this remedy may be prescribed for individuals with sleep apnea and

narcolepsy (inability to control falling asleep during the daytime). This remedy

is appropriate for individuals who may be somewhat confused due to the sleep

disorder.

Sambucus -- for difficulty breathing at night. This remedy is most

appropriate for individuals who may have nasal obstruction or asthma and

actually jump up out of bed with a feeling of suffocation.

Spongia -- for respiratory symptoms that are worsened by cold air and lying

down. This remedy is appropriate for individuals often feel a tightness in the

chest area.

Sulphur -- for chronic conditions accompanied by sleep disturbances and

nightmares, especially if the individual also has skin rashes that become worse

with heat. This remedy is most appropriate for individuals who prefer cold

temperatures and strongly dislike any kind of restriction.

Acupuncture Some evidence suggests that a type of acupuncture called

auriculotherapy acupoint pressure may help treat sleep apnea.

also try www.nosnorezone.com

 

hope this info helps and he can be helped- also, do some research on eating a

raw diet- it will help any allergies he has plus help with his breathing- i know

as i try to eat raw about 80% of the time and it has helped me lose weight plus

with all m y other issues!

 

 

 

candypdtnet <mtwoman wrote:

Hello,

 

I am a lurker and I am coming out of the wood work to ask a couple of

questions.

 

My husband suffers from Period Limb Movement Syndrome/disorder & Sleep

Apnea. Is there anything that can be done to help him naturally?

 

Thank you

Candy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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