Epilepsy Talk
Sleep apnea — it’s not just what you think it is
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It’s not just snoring. It’s much more dangerous than that. Even deadly.
The estimated prevalence in North America is approximately 15 to 30 percent in males and 10 to 15 percent in females, But, as much as 40 percent of epilepsy patients suffer with undiagnosed sleep apnea. Especially those with refractory epilepsy.
Tags: breathing, CPAP, dangerous, Epilepsy, oxygen, seizures, sleep apnea, sleep quality, snoring
Sleep and seizures…at what cost?
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Sleepless nights. Exhausted afternoons. Confusion. Memory loss. Trouble with concentration, mood swings and of course, seizures.
Sleep and Seizures. How Much Is It Costing You?
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Sleepless nights. Exhausted afternoons. Confusion. Memory loss. Trouble with concentration, mood swings and of course, seizures.
Which may increase in frequency or severity. Or even contribute to intractable seizures.
It seems like an endless cycle.
Epilepsy And Sleep Apnea — A Dangerous Duo
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It’s an endless cycle.
But there’s more to sleep apnea than what meets the eye. (No pun intended.)
Almost a third of people with epilepsy may suffer with undiagnosed sleep apnea, a sleep disorder which is dangerous because of the possible serious consequences.
Tags: continuous positive airway pressure, CPAP, lack of oxygen, sleep apnea, sleep deprivation
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