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A member asked:
Why do i wake up suddenly just as i'm going to sleep in such panick it quickly goes then comes again?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Awakening: There are numerous causes, but people with sleep apnea have episodes like yours. I would discuss this with your doctor to rule out sleep apnea.
Answered 8/29/2013
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Possible sleep apnea: You may be having obstructive apneas at sleep onset, and you wake up in a panic - (gasping/choking?)because of that. Are you overweight? Do you snore? Are you tired during the day? Are you a heavy drinker or on a lot of sedating meds? All of these increase likelihood of sleep apnea. See your doctor for further evaluation.
Answered 9/4/2013
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