narcolepsy or sleep apnoea??

[dawngalloper12]

in the middle of the night i sometimes wake up and im not able to move or breathe properly would it be narcolepsy or sleep apnoe?? i read that you normally feel tired but i have a 6 week old baby so im tired anyway. i smoked for about 3 years but ive quit for about a year now im 158cmtall and 84kgs. i dont drink or do drugs and im 16 years old ...

[michelle89]

Ask a doctor.
=)

[Yoda]

Hi, sleep Apnoea is when you fall asleep even when driving, or at a meeting, sitting at traffics lights, can't stay awake even when chatting to someone. Narcolepsy is different, very difficult to wake someone up.
More than likely you are suffering with fatigue, to be expected after giving birth, get a good multi Vitamin Suisse Womens Formula, make sure you get at least 30 minutes exposure to sunlight, which raises Cortisol levels, common in fatigue, watch what u eat, less fats, avoid sugars, eat wholemeal pasta etc, skin fee chicken. give your adrenal glands a chance to recharge after giving birth, and some restless nights. Good luck

[LisaNye]

Sleep apnea describes the condition where a person either breathes too little or stops breathing during sleep. It is often associated with daytime fatigue & sleepiness, headaches, and restless nighttime sleep. The most common form is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is associated with obesity and structural abnormalities of the throat.

Your symptoms may or may not be consistent with sleep apnea. In fact, it sounds like a problem with either sleep hygiene or an abnormal circadian pattern. You should start with proper sleep hygiene.

Proper sleep hygiene includes:
Go to bed and wake up at a set time, every day (even on weekends!).
Avoid caffeine and alcohol at least 4 hrs. before bedtime.
Avoid smoking (if possible).
Maintain a relaxing bedroom environment (no work or TV)
If you must nap, keep it less than 30 min/day.
You might try some herbal (non caffeinated teas) or warm milk before bedtime.

If these don't work, you should discuss with your doctor about other alternatives. He/she may recommend getting a sleep study.