Information and opinions on Sleep Disorders from smilinfunguy at MySleepCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7035 http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7035/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7035 http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7035/15351/apnea Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:18:00 -0000 smilinfunguy comment on Obstructive Sleep Apnea post: Michael Rack, MD Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 6:33 PM  obstructive sleep apnea often develops gradually, over a period of several years. The medical community has become increasingly aware of OSA since the mid 1990's. It started to be described in the med literature in the mid 70's. CPAP was invented in 1981.  Fatigue is a nonspecific symptom that can be due to OSA, psych disorders... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7035/15351/apnea http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7035/15137/sleep Thu, 18 Oct 2007 23:05:00 -0000 smilinfunguy Between late 1991 thru 2/1997, my girlfriend, ex-girlfriends, family, friends, associates complained to me that I snore extremely loudly, stop breathing when I am asleep; seem fatigue throughout the day; fall asleep at very odd times (i.e. when driving, sitting in meetings, at church, or just sitting still); wake up gasping for air; is gaining weight; and told me I used the bathroom too much (average 8 to 10 times... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7035/15137/sleep