I wake up a few times a night for no reason. Twice now I’ve woken up with my heart severely beating out of my chest. Just the other night same thing happened and I was covered in sweat. I seriously think I could have died, the way my heart was pumping. I’m pretty sure it’s sleep apnea. Has anyone woken up with their heart pumping like crazy?
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You can get tested for sleep apnea. Ask your primary care doctor for a referral.
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I have something like that sometimes. Idk if it’s sleep apnea that I have but. I have heart problems. For me it’s good to stay hydrated and always keep water beside my bed.
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Now where we talk sbout sleep I can finally sleep well after 20 years of insomnia.
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Wow I’m glad to hear you’ve finally conquered your insomnia
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You can get tested and a sleep study will tell you how many times your heart stops an hour. You can now do sleep studys at home.
Yes, I have sleep apnea and I have woken up with heart palpitations.
I did an overnight sleep study, and they found mild sleep apnea. I have issues when I’m pudgy, but when my weight is down, I have no issues.
ETA- My sleep study was at a facility, and the scrubby stuff they use to attach all of the electrodes hurts like a mofo.
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My sleep apnea went away after I lost weight. My Dr told me obesity is a major cause of sleep apnea.
I did a home sleep study a few weeks ago and I have moderate sleep apnea. I just received my CPAP machine this week so will need to set it up and start using it.
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I’ll have to look into it.
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I had sleep apnea “probably” when I was really overweight…I’m regular weight now and it doesn’t ever bother me now.
The thing is thst you may not know you have it unless youre tested. I was surprised I had it. Also, I think one is more likely to develop it as one gets older.
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yes, I am afraid of testing for it…I think I’m fine.
I have sleep apnea. Or at least did when I was heavy. I can’t wear those CPAP machines. They make way too much noise and interfere with my sleep and I got insomnia anyway. I’ll just have to get heart failure someday.
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