NO, I have never heard of this but will study up.

I not only just got dx with mild apnea but more so that I dont remember to breathe during the DAYTIME !!

My neuro thinks it may be narcolepsy but I am not sure.

Hope more respond to this post.

Good luck to you though!!

Jan

Go to CPAPTALK.com for more help. Nothing on Neurological disorders, but lots of help with
Sleep Apnea.

I have severe problems and they took me off the Respironics BiPap Auto and put me on the
Respironics BiPap Auto SV unit. It can handle a lot more problems than the BiPap Auto. You may not need the SV, but you will find a lot of knowledgeable people about the machines and symptoms.

Again, no doctors there, no Neurological experts, but it is a good resource. Best wishes for you and hope your 41 years nets you some good treatment. The Air Force screwed me on my last flight physical in '87 and the VA is still at it. Long story. My daughter works for the VA. She was a Ratings Specialist, says the huge push right now is to get the Iraq claims taken care of. WWII, Korea, Vietnam be damned. That is politics. Best wishes for you. You deserve it.

Thanks for the good wishes! I have just started to work with the VA as myasthenia gravis is a presumptive condition for Gulf War vets. The big challenge is going to be convincing them that the central sleep apnea is caused by the nerve disease. It may work out as my Desert Storm physical diagnosed sleep apnea shortly after the Gulf War. I started my military career as a scout in the infantry on active duty in February, 1966 and retired 1 Feb 2007 as a Colonel in the Army Reserve. It was a long career, but very rewarding as I got to meet and work with the best people in the world. Take Care!

Hey GI6607 no need to prove service conection of apnea if recorded in military durning physical that would be your proof and I believe it's rated at 50% contact your local dav rep (I lost trust in American Leigon) and they will help you thru the process good luck with all!!

I have known that I have Myasthenia Gravis since June 2007.
Now I suspect that my fatigue before 2007 was from MG.
I was in Kuwait and Iraq in 2004 with the US Army. I will retire on permanent disability on 05 June 2011.
My biggest problem now is the tooth decay that the immunosupressents cause. My immune system is deminished and the bacteria causes havoc in my mouth. Yes, I brush,floss and use a germ killing mouth wash twice a day.
I've been on Imuran since 2008 plus regular PLEX treatments.
I've adjusted to the fatigue and my limitations but this dental thing is really bumming me out.
I'll get through this I know but this is my current challenge.

Thanks for the good wishes! I recently had an appointment with my neurologist who confirmed that Myasthenia Gravis and other neurological diseases can cause central sleep apnea. I also have documents from Mayo's confirming. Good luck!