Sleep Disorders - People Who Are Caregivers

drgreenburg

posted 11/26/2007, comments (2)

Baby Boomers At Risk-"A Not So Silent Killer"

Dr Jonathan Greenburg DDS As the youngest of 76 million boomers are now move through their 40s, men especially over 40 are more likely to have sleep disorders than women. About 37 percent of American adults ages 30-69 have at least mild OSA. In a sleep apnea cycle, breathing stops, blood oxygen levels drop, and the person wakes... Read more Chevron

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goldengirl309212

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posted 06/22/2007, comment (1)

I need advice from people that has been there and done this to share their experiences with us.

I need true advice on sleep paralysis,Cataplexy,etc. When my grand-daughter started having these attacks, the dallas doctors, subscribed Diastat Rectal Gel to stop seizures. I use it when she has one of these attacks, if I weren't so scared and freaked out about it all, I might should wait about using it, and see if she would pull out of the... Read more Chevron

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IKO

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posted 06/13/2007, comments (2)

Difficult to Diagnose Sleep Problem

My husband, 65, has had sleep difficulties throuhout his life. He never reached the point of deep, restorative sleep. However, about 5-6 years ago, the situation became extreme. He would have 2-3 days/nights of no sleep each week for about 3-4 weeks. Then he would have a "normal" sleep of 6 hours per night for a few weeks, not deep, but at... Read more Chevron

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