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Resmed apap for sleep apnea shows an ahi of 1 to 2 per night (which is normal) however wake up multiple times every night and feel hyperarousal/anxiety in morning which subsides in the evening. how to reduce sympathetic overdrive? on valsartan for bp?
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Did your sleep study show other abnormalities such as restless leg syndrome,insomnia,nightmares? Thyroid function tested? I'm not sure you're experiencing sympathetic nervous system overactivity. For your anxiety,perhaps stress management counselling would be helpful. Hopefully habit forming tranquilizers& sleeping meds will be avoided.
Answered 5/17/2023
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