Snoopy, thanks for your reply. Mild / Moderate Sleep Apnea does not cause weakness in the arms or coordination problems (at least there is no published research or case studies suggesting it does).
I did try to use a CPAP but it made the vertigo and balance worse, apparently this is known to happen with CPAP in some people . I have tried dental appliances and other methods all of which have failed. My sleep apnea is positional, so I can more or less resolve by not sleeping on my back.
Sleep apnea would also not explain the increased IGF1 (studies suggest apnea reduces IGF1). I also have a impaired mitochondrial function, although I am not sure how valid those tests are.
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Originally Posted by Snoopy
Hello Comeonthen and welcome to NeuroTalk.
Untreated sleep apnea can cause other health problems, some very serious. It is possible some, if not all, of your symptoms might decrease or completely resolve with the use of a CPAP.
Since you have seen several Neurologists what has been the consensus about your symptoms and MRI findings? Were there any abnormal findings on Neurological exam?
There are many conditions that can cause the same symptoms that are seen with Multiple Sclerosis, there is no symptom(s) unique to MS. With several Neurologist telling you it's not MS then more than likely, (hopefully) MS is not the cause of your symptoms.
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