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First morning after c pap, im 18 and have sleep apnea, doc told me i wasnt getting any rem sleep, does that mean i didn't develop properly? im scared.

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Dr. Andrew Reeves answered

Nope: It likely means your sleep apnea prevented you from getting into rem. Once treated, many apnea patients have "rem rebound" and dream a lot for several days or so. Then it settles down.

Answered 5/5/2013

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A member asked:

First morning after c pap, im 18 and have sleep apnea, doc told me i wasnt getting any rem sleep, does that mean i didn't develop properly? im scared.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Reeves answered

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