Sleep Apnea

27 Responses to “Rosie O’Donnell and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (The View)”

1. 

   buckwild81
   

   29. Dec, 2009

   product263…yes that is true there is a surgery that you can get but it doesnt mean that the sleep apnea is going to go away. The doctor that i deal with sleep apnea told me that surgery is very painful and 9 times out of 10 u still will have to use the cpap
2. 

   mebrusa
   

   29. Dec, 2009

   Absolutely.
   She is wonderful.
3. 

   mebrusa
   

   29. Dec, 2009

   Not true. Sorry, but that is just not true. In a lot of cases the condition is the factor that makes people overweight. You cannot really excercise if you are falling asleep.
   Also, there are many factors in this condition.
   Just curious. Where did you get your medical diploma? (So I do not send my kids there, I mean)
4. 

   wrfrock
   

   29. Dec, 2009

   rosie has kids???
5. 

   product263
   

   29. Dec, 2009

   Im 29 years old, with no weight problem, RN and exercise pretty regularly and was told I have pretty severe apnea. I don’t want the cpap, but read I can possibly have a surgery called uvulopalatopharyngeal plasty to help. Let’s see.
6. 

   hemiram04
   

   29. Dec, 2009

   Negative, my Aunt is 110-115lbs five foot ten and she has it.
7. 

   leifstronghammer
   

   29. Dec, 2009

   Digitalbumpin…
   Do you actually know anything about sleep apnea. Weight is not the definitive cause of sleep apnea. You can be overweight and never get suffer from it. You can be of a healthy weight and have it. I have sleep apnea and yes I am overweight. But, there were others in the sleep apnea class I took that were of a healthy weight. Our therapist confirmed that weight is not always the cause can be muscular as well. PLease get your facts straight.
8. 

   mariella00
   

   30. Dec, 2009

   im a 22 year old female and yep i have sleep apnea. Luckily i have lost 50lbs and my doc says with the rate that im going, my sleep apnea may go away. Unfortunately i sleep with my mouth open so i have to use a full mouth piece. Its pretty embarassing when people come in my room and see it but its sooo worth it. plus i dont live with my boyfriend so hopefully wen we move intogether i wont have to wear it anymore. BUT IT WORKS WONDERS. i have even started getting A’s in school!
9. 

   Digitalbumpin
   

   30. Dec, 2009

   10lbs or more overweight?
   That is the sleep apnea cause.

   Exercise regularly. Eat clean. Lose weight.
   Apnea goes away.
10. 

    gatipunero
    

    30. Dec, 2009

    how i wish i could have one of those gadgets.. i’d rather wear those masks just to have a good sleep at night.. hays!
11. 

    JohnnyKutz
    

    30. Dec, 2009

    I have been waking up sometimes over the last few months with my heart beat very fast. I wonder if this is sleep apnea.
12. 

    charleecrat
    

    30. Dec, 2009

    I have central. I need to go to a clinic instead of the lab I went to. So far have yet to see a doc about this and I read it is serious!
13. 

    jlsiesta69
    

    30. Dec, 2009

    She will never use the mask for the long term. My doctor found an adjustment to the sinus’s that is a permanent answer to Sleep Apnea. CHeck out jlsiesta69 and see info video. You’ll be suprised at what you see.
14. 

    caperucita2009
    

    30. Dec, 2009

    im a sleep tech.. and i have seen wonders what a cpap machine can do on someone who is sleep deprived. CPAP is not for everyone but it can help. There are other methds such as the surgery, dental devices and losing weigth if you dont want to wear the mask.
15. 

    phsyco348
    

    30. Dec, 2009

    r u sure its sleep troubles??? oh my.
16. 

    elvisdadude
    

    30. Dec, 2009

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17. 

    posessedbymusic
    

    30. Dec, 2009

    LOL LOL i’m pissing in my pants with laughter ! Rosie should be the spokesperson for this
18. 

    miketrue333
    

    30. Dec, 2009

    i have over 700 apnia in one night
19. 

    robertuk2006
    

    30. Dec, 2009

    Hey everyone, Please tune in to watch Rosie’s brand new Variety show which is a thanksgiving special called Rosie Live. It is on nbc on nov 26th at 8pm. I heard it is going to be really good.
20. 

    IainB1511
    

    30. Dec, 2009

    Some great information here. To those who have spoken about surgery, it rarely works, tonsillectomy in your teens can be effective, but in adults 6-9 months post surgery (UPPP)I have not seen a single patient who’s sleep related breathing disorder was effectively treated. And yes this is a treatment, similar to a diabetic uses insulin as a treatment, CPAP is a sleep apnea treatment. Weight loss is the only cure, I am the technical director of a sleep disorders centre
21. 

    libarsh
    

    30. Dec, 2009

    The Snoring Isn’t Sexy website encourages patients to discuss their experiences with CPAP, Dental Mouthpieces and Pillar procedure. Visit the “Patient Comments” section and rate your appliance, CPAP or surgical procedure’s effectiveness.
22. 

    crazycures
    

    30. Dec, 2009

    Playing the didgeridoo has helped me and they didn’t mention that on the RR show. I love it and I’m getting good at it now. There is a fun yet educational video on YouTube about this on my “Crazy Cures” channel. Just search YouTube for “sleep apnea didgeridoo” and you’ll see it right at the top.
23. 

    SilveringsII
    

    30. Dec, 2009

    Hmm…so does this mean we have to snore to have sleep apnea? Or can people who don’t show snoring symptoms have sleep apnea as well?
24. 

    NursesRockk
    

    30. Dec, 2009

    Wow..I am going to a sleep study tomorrow night (or tonight) its already AM go figure…I had sinus surgery and I was able to stop snoring for 10 years…I had another little one and gained some weight and am snoring again. I am about 30 pounds over weight and do not even have the energy to work out. I hope I can get some help tomorrow
25. 

    nopossi
    

    30. Dec, 2009

    So what the heck am I supposed to do if I stay at a friends house? lol I have sleep apnea but haven’t receive the breathing machine yet…
26. 

    Theophilus
    

    12. Jan, 2010

    IainB1511,
    In reality, there is no one absolute cure for sleep apnea for all people. There are highly effective surgeries and treatments to significantly help the condition. And just losing weight doesn’t necessarily cure it. It more times than not requires multiple treatment and/or surgical options. Also, as a disclaimer, I am not a doctor nor claim to know any more about this subject than anyone else. I’m just a moderate OSA sufferer with many sleep studies behind my belt who has spent many hours researching treatment options online and with various doctors. In the end, I optted for UPPP/Turbinate Reduction/Septoplasty/Tonsilectomy surgery considering I couldn’t comply with CPAP due to uncontrollable allergies & deviated septum. Also, I have a BMI of 19…far from being overweight.

    According to the literature it is claimed there at least three areas of potential blockage for OSA.
    1) Soft Palate (velopharynx – common)
    2) Tongue (orohypopharynx – common)
    3) Nasal (rare)

    And because of the complexity of what could be causing one’s blockage, aside from CPAP/APAP/BiPAP, quite often multple treatments/surgeries need to be done.

    Surgery:
    1) UPPP – usually includes a tonsilectomy/adenoids(if present)/uvula/and part of soft palate removal. It tries to increase the airway. Pain from 1st hand experience is high with about 2 weeks recovery.
    Success Rate apparently is on the order of 40-70%. I’ve seen studies with huge variations.
    2) MMA – breaks top/bottom jaw and moves typically both top and bottom jaws forward in order to create move airway. Appears to be a long recovery period. Success Rates claim to be 99% – also a combination of UPPP/MMA was apparently created by Stanford Docs.
    3) Septoplasty (deviated septum repair) – according to the literature, having a permanent blockage of the nasal cavity worsens OSA. So, docs try to fix the septum if deviated. 1st Hand experience is that the pain is mild compared to UPPP. Success Rate: Haven’t seen one, but it is sure nice to be able to breath through your nose.
    4) Turbinate Reduction – reduces turbinates in the nasal cavity in order to improve nasal breathing. The turbinates apparently are what flare up when you allergies/infections. Success Rate: Not sure, usually done in a combination with other surgeries

    Treatments:
    0) CPAP/APAP/BiPAP – forces pressurized air into your nose/mouth in order to keep the airway open. Success Rates claim to be extremely high: 90+%. But it requires compliance.
    1) MAD – an orthodontic device that brings the bottom jaw forward creating more airway opening
    (There are a slew of appliances, some that restrict just the tongue, etc). Success Rate: Not sure, but reasonably high for mild to moderate OSA.
    2) Losing Weight – When extra tissue is present in the throat due to being overweight, this can worsen OSA, and as a result, losing weight can help. But it isn’t necessarily a cure.

    The cheapest solutions without much insurance would probably be losing weight(assuming you don’t spend alot on a diet plan), and orthodontic appliances(DIY versions). But, you should still consult with a doctor with what you’re doing.

    If your insurance coverage is good after seeing a doc and having a sleep study, CPAP or a dentist-made appliance is typically the first things to try.

    My treatment for 6 years had been CPAP which in the end didn’t work. It was a cure in the short term, but after too many allergic flareups, it couldn’t be tolerated. And then what has helped is surgery all done at once consisting of UPPP/Tonsilectomy/Septoplasty(deviated septum surgery)/Turbinate Reduction. I am still not 100% cured but am >50% better. In the end I will probably have to add a MAD or MMA surgery to cure it or perhaps now the CPAP can be tolerated.

    Note also while the surgeries may cure OSA in the short term, long term effects appear to be alot fewer and far between.

    I wish all a good night’s sleep.
27. 

    Donna
    

    30. Jun, 2010

    CPAP is awful I don’t know how they think a person can sleep with something like that. I hate it. I am going to try a mouthpiece which is going to cost me a fortune but it will be worth it not to have to use that AWFUL machine.