For those of you who have problems sleeping, please check with your physicians about getting a Sleep Study. If you have sleep apnea you may need to begin using a CPAP machine at night. They aren't pretty, but you will feel SO much better in the morning that you will be amazed. It took me a week or so to get used to my CPAP, but the resulting feelings of being fully rested and having a ton of energy made me a believer. I didn't have the old brain fog and depression in the mornings any longer. The only thing I didn't like was the weekly cleaning required to assure no bacteria builds up. However, it's not difficult to clean the parts of the machine. Also, once I had my gastric bypass surgery and lost 80 pounds I no longer have sleep apnea, so I don't use my CPAP now.

Please get tested. Sleep apnea is hard on your heart as every time you stop breathing briefly at night your blood pressure rises rapidly. This cycle continues through the night causing your heart (and body) to overwork when it needs to be resting and rejuvenating. If you are on Medicare, it pays for everything, so you don't have to worry about the cost.

Gail
Volunteer Mentor