Question 1

can stress and anxiety cause someone to develop sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: These two conditions are common and frequently present together in one individual.  They are not causative of each other so the presence of one (stress and anxiety) does not automatically lead to the other (sleep apnea).

Question 2

what can cause worsening insomnia other than anxiety? it started off as waking up a few times a night now if i wake up i cant get back to sleep easily. im concerned it may be fatal insomnia. sleep apnea test came back negative.

Accepted Answer

Insomnia: Many medical conditions can cause insomnia, maladjustment to stress, depression and anxiety disorder are common as well. Fatal insomnia is extremely rare and unless cases in immediate likely appears unlikely. Physical exercise always help among others.

Question 3

im a male to female transgender girl. i have anxiety and sleep apnea and taking paxil. ive been drinking slim fast and feel shaky is it safe to drink while on paxil? can drinking it cause shakiness?

Accepted Answer

: Slim Fast has no documented side effects when used with Paxil, but if  anxiety is not controlled with Paxil, it may be better to ask your provider for an SSRI  with a shorter half life, so discontinuing the medication to see if the "shakiness" is related to Paxil is easier to accomplish.

Question 4

l renal failure due to reoccurring reflux. dx= crohns, sleep apnea, copd, chronic fatigue, anxiety. what could cause all of this? no answers so far!!!

Accepted Answer

Need a consultation: It's likely that your conditions are not all coming from a single source. A physician would need to know more about your medical history, social history and specifics surrounding each complaint in order to give helpful advice. You may want to have a Health Tap Virtual  on line consultation.A VIDEO/PHONE consultation or an INBOX TEXT consult is best. A real time text consult is not the best for you

Question 5

can sleep apnea over time cause my symptoms of low t level low sperm count , hyperhydrosis, sleepiness, constipation, anxiety, depression.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sleep  disturbances can cause all the issues.Get sleep apnea addressed.

Question 6

a few nights a month i wake up feeling like i'm about to faint- never when awake. never actually faint. could this be sleep apnea or anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Too little info: you need an evaluation by a doctor who is familiar with sleep disorders

Question 7

will medications that treat anxiety help my sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

None: There are no fda approved medicines for the treatment of sleep apnea. If you have apnea, the first line treatment is cpap. It is a serious medical problem that should be treated...

Question 8

can obstructive sleep apnea make anxiety symptoms worse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In a word - yes. OSA can be devastating and destructive. The repercussions of inadequate oxygen supply to the brain as well as insufficient uninterrupted sleep to allow REM level sleep are numerous. See a specialist, get a sleep test (if you haven't) and get help now. This is a life altering and can be a life threatening condition. Good Luck.

Question 9

can anxiety disorder and associated meds aggravate sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Depends on med: Some anti anxiety  medications especially the benzodiazepines are also muscle relaxants and depending on their dose, may depress the respiratory center hence may have effect on sleep apnea.

Question 10

as i just drift asleep i wake gasping for air i do have anxiety and don't have sleep apnea what else could be going on?

Accepted Answer

Panic Disorder: Many folks who are highly anxious have a fear on not getting enough air.  When we are between sleeping and waking we can feel quite vulnerable and pull out of the relaxed state with a start.  Get help from your doc or a clinical psychologist, more likely the latter will be the one to help you through this.

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Can stress and anxiety cause someone to develop sleep apnea?

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What can cause worsening insomnia other than anxiety? it started off as waking up a few times a night now if i wake up i cant get back to sleep easily. im concerned it may be fatal insomnia. sleep apnea test came back negative.

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Im a male to female transgender girl. i have anxiety and sleep apnea and taking paxil. ive been drinking slim fast and feel shaky is it safe to drink while on paxil? can drinking it cause shakiness?

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L renal failure due to reoccurring reflux. dx= crohns, sleep apnea, copd, chronic fatigue, anxiety. what could cause all of this? no answers so far!!!

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Can sleep apnea over time cause my symptoms of low t level low sperm count , hyperhydrosis, sleepiness, constipation, anxiety, depression.?

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A few nights a month i wake up feeling like i'm about to faint- never when awake. never actually faint. could this be sleep apnea or anxiety?

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Will medications that treat anxiety help my sleep apnea?

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Can obstructive sleep apnea make anxiety symptoms worse?

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Can anxiety disorder and associated meds aggravate sleep apnea?

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As i just drift asleep i wake gasping for air i do have anxiety and don't have sleep apnea what else could be going on?

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