REM Sleep Disorder
June 1st, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
REM sleep disorder is common. In REM (rapid eye movement) sleep disorder the muscle paralysis which usually occurs in REM sleep is absent, so the sufferer acts out his dreams - he may struggle, talk aloud, scream, and even get out of bed.
REM sleep disorder seems to be more common in men than in women, and mainly in elderly men. However, it may also occur as a result of over-indulgence in alcohol or drugs.
Studies have shown that in half the cases of REM sleep disorder the cause of the illness is unknown. Most of the other cases are caused by the withdrawal of antidepressants, or by too much alcohol. Very rarely REM sleep disorder is associated with neurological illnesses like Parkinson’s disease. The onset of the illness may also be the precursor to a neurological disease.
Symptoms of REM sleep disorder
The primary symptoms are the acting out of dreams, and this can be very upsetting both for the sufferer, and also his partner.
If you feel that you may be suffering from REM sleep disorder, please see your doctor, who will conduct a complete medical examination and will advise on treatment.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Sleep Disorder Diagnosis
May 28th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
For some, the problems begin when they try to go to sleep. They toss and they turn, but they just can’t get comfortable. Others lie awake for hours, unable to drift off into the peaceful state of mind required for sleep. Still others have no problems falling asleep, but continuously wake up extremely early. Many people aren’t even aware of their problem until something more serious occurs as a result.
Millions of Americans are afflicted by sleep disorders. There are several different kinds of sleep disorders. Insomnia is most commonly known; however, others include narcolepsy, periodic limb movement disorder, and restless leg syndrome. Did you know that as many as 95 per cent of sleep disorders go undiagnosed every year? For one of the most common sleep disorders, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), the results could be deadly.
About OSA
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is caused when the airway collapses while the afflicted person is sleeping. This could be dangerous because is causes people to actually stop breathing in their sleep, which can in turn result in further complications, such as high blood pressure and heart problems. People with OSA often stop breathing as many as 120 times in a night!
What Can You Do?
Sleep disorder diagnosis is extremely important, especially when it comes to Obstructive Sleep Apnea. One of the most common forms of sleep disorder diagnosis is to have a sleep study performed. A sleep study is the only fool-proof sleep disorder diagnosis for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. If you have symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, it is advisable to ask your doctor about a sleep study for sleep disorder diagnosis, particularly because there are no risks involved in the study. Additionally, if the sleep disorder diagnosis occurs early, then early treatment can reduce both your symptoms and further complications.
There are disadvantages of sleep studies for sleep disorder diagnosis, however. Sleep studies are often hard to interpret, especially in older people. Also, sleep studies are quite expensive and many people don’t find the results worth the amount of money they pay.
Self Diagnosis
A cheaper but less reliable method of sleep disorder diagnosis is to “diagnose” yourself. Many times the symptoms of sleep disorders, such as snoring, are extremely obvious and can be recognized by the person who is afflicted with the disorder. Once you believe you have reached a conclusion, talk to your doctor about treatment.
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Nocturnal Sleep Related Eating Disorder - do you have it?
May 11th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Imagine getting up in the middle of the night, fixing a meal, and eating it… and having no memory of the event in the morning. That’s nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder.
People can do strange things when asleep, as comedic portrays of sleepwalking individuals has shown. Sleepwalking has been a known problem with some people for years, but can a person do other activities while asleep? A disorder recognized only in recent years, nocturnal sleep related eating disorder is one example of just how much a person can do when the subconscious mind takes over at night. If you fear that you are suffering from nocturnal sleep related eating disorder, there are some symptoms that you and your family can look for, and treatments that you can seek.
Symptoms: eating while asleep
Given that both can involve activity while asleep, nocturnal sleep related eating disorder is related to sleepwalking. However, while in sleepwalking, simple motion is the basis, those suffering from nocturnal sleep related eating disorder tend to head right for food, which generally means going to the kitchen. Sufferers will eat while still asleep or only partially awake, and often cannot remember their episodes of sleep-eating.
Often, the foods are consumed are high in fat and calories or involve strange combination of foods, and seems to be linked to those who are dieting or depressed, causing binges when the subconscious mind is in control. If you suffer from nocturnal sleep related eating disorder, you may wake up with food in the kitchen, with a stomachache from overeating, and may suffer from a loss of appetite in the mornings.
Are you stressed?
Treatment of nocturnal sleep related eating disorder isn’t always easy, but tends to start with a trip to a sleep disorder center so you can be studied while asleep. Based on the results of these studies, doctors may provide a course of treatment to stop further episodes of nocturnal sleep related eating disorder. Often this will not include sleeping pills, as a person may continue to have episodes under sedation. In addition, sometimes occurrences of nocturnal sleep related eating disorder are linked to other compulsions, including drug and alcohol addiction, so introducing sedatives that can cause dependency will often worsen the problem.
There seems to be a big link to stress and nocturnal sleep related eating disorder, so your doctor may prescribe classes for reducing stress or anxiety. If you worry that you may be suffering from nocturnal sleep related eating disorder, your best bet to improving the situation for yourself is to avoid intake of alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, or any other drugs, to review your diet to ensure that it is not being too restrictive during the day, and to arrange for study at a sleep center. With a little research and work, you’ll soon be sleeping as you should be.
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