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Old 05-16-2008, 03:15 PM
GI6607 GI6607 is offline
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Default MG AND Central Sleep Apnea

A couple of months ago I joined this site and reported how I was diagnosed with MG a few months before military retirement in early 2007 and wondered about a connection to chemicals I was exposed to overseas. I take a heavy dose of Mestinon to control the MG, but that leaves me queasy or nauseous all day.

Now, I have just undergone two sleep studies which have diagnosed me with both central and obstructive sleep apnea. The sleep center told me they strongly recommend a machine for anyone scoring over 5 on their apnea scale. My score was 29.5. I received my Bi-Pap this week with a pressure of 18. I am wondering if the central apnea (neurological) has any connection to the myasthenia gravis. I am still working and almost fall asleep each evening during the 20-minute drive home.
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