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Comment on Joe the Media Whore by stevedawg

stevedawg — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:53:45 +0000

I think you and your other far, far, far right wing wackos should take a hike. If you want to deal with facts, then deal with them … don’t just regurgitate the GOP’s slimy “He’s a Muslim, he’s a terrorist” campaign.

Comment on Joe the Media Whore by ngoldfarb

ngoldfarb — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:22:56 +0000

facts, just facts, only facts should really scare you

http://ngoldfarb.wordpress.com/2008/10/22/barack-obamas-boss-and-mentor-william-ayres-group-killed-more-people-than-the-kkk-klu-lux-klan/

Comment on My CPAP — We’re Best Buddies Now! by stevedawg

stevedawg — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:41:19 +0000

Yes, I do … and I consider it an absolute necessity to prevent dry nasal passages and dry throat in the morning. Hope you get one soon!

Comment on My CPAP — We’re Best Buddies Now! by gettheconcept

gettheconcept — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:34:35 +0000

Thats good to hear. I’m wondering if you are using a CPAP with a heated humidifier? I don’t have mine yet.

Comment on Strong Link Between Sleep Apnea and Type 2 Diabetes by Sharon M. O'Connor, RN

Sharon M. O'Connor, RN — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:14:31 +0000

My husband, a dentist has had some health challenges that seem to defy logic. He has always been an athlete, eaten well, and comes from a healthy family with longevity and yet has A-fib and resulting TIA’s. After “snoring” for years he was finally evaluated for and diagnosed with sleep apnea. The CPAP is a godsend. He has now begun studying OSA and screening, first asking questions and then offering a home monitor which is about 95% accurate.

The dental office is a great place to start for several reasons. Dentists see their patients every 6 months,have more time to spend with a patient than a PCP and There are clues in the anatomy of the jaw and neck which dentists are very aware of.

As we become more aware and take a more global approach to health care and promoting wellness, I think more people will be evaluated and treated for sleep related disorders. I think the toll that sleep apnea takes is far higher than just diabetes and heart disease. Much like the stress that I treat with guided imagery and hypnotherapy, treating sleep apnea can have a huge impact on health, wellness and the cost of health care.

Comment on Strong Link Between Sleep Apnea and Type 2 Diabetes by 58% of Diabetics Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea : Dr. Steven Y. Park

58% of Diabetics Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea : Dr. Steven Y. Park — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:16:35 +0000

[...] came across this blog that mentioned that the International Diabetes Federation did a study which showed that 58% of [...]

Comment on Strong Link Between Sleep Apnea and Type 2 Diabetes by Steven Park, MD

Steven Park, MD — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:54:57 +0000

Not too surprising. Sleep breathing problems can definitely cause glucose intolerance. The 58% figure with diabetics having OSA is probably much higher if you take into consideration everyone with milder forms of obstructions and arousals that don’t officially get scored as an apnea. If you stop breathing 25 times every hour but wake up after 9 seconds each, then your official apnea score (AHI) is 0. These are basic issues that I talk about in my book, Sleep, Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired.

Don’t be surprised to see other studies linking sleep-breathing problems with hypertension (already proven), stroke (already proven), heart disease (proven), hypothyroidism, IBS, cold hands and feet, migraines, ADHD (strong association), depression/anxiety, and many others.

Comment on Apnea Dental Device? Yeah, Right!!!! by stevedawg

stevedawg — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:08:54 +0000

I hope it works for you, Michelle … I really do. Although clearly dental devices have little value in treating severe apnea, perhaps your case is in the mild to moderate range.

It sounds like your CPAP provider didn’t do a very good job of helping you to resolve problems. For instance, mask leakage is not difficult to resolve, and if it went on for some time, someone wasn’t giving you the proper kind of assistance.

Best of luck to you -

Steve

Comment on Apnea Dental Device? Yeah, Right!!!! by Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:58:32 +0000

I have used CPAP for 3 years. I have tried 3 different types of masks, and several different levels of pressure on my machine. None of which have worked or have been comfortable for me. I have had leaking, problems with back pain, and stomach bloating every night. CPAP is not for me. I am looking into possibly trying a dental appliance.

Comment on Make Up Your Mind, Clintonites! by stevedawg

stevedawg — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:49:21 +0000

Interesting, Jackie. In 2000 the country put a man in the White House who had no national experience whatsoever – man who denigrated John McCain’s service record … and followed him blindly into a totally immoral war that has cost countless lives. But you apparently would rather see a man (McCain) who supports that awful agenda rather than one who would bring an end to it.