Is it possible to run miles everyday and have sleep apnea?

Posted by robertwills @robertwills, Jul 5 6:49pm

Is it possible to run miles everyday and have sleep apnea? Like for example, 5 miles under 50 minutes most days? Or would this indicate sleep apnea is ruled out?

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wish4 | @wish4 | Jul 13 3:37pm

In reply to @robertwills "One thing I would be interested in knowing is, how long have you had the sleep..." + (show)

Hi Robert, I have been diagnosed only about 3 months ago and yes I still bike, in fact I have done 13,000 km (about 850 miles) this year.
By the way I am 80 years old.

wish4 | @wish4 | Jul 18 10:51am

In reply to @robertwills "One thing I would be interested in knowing is, how long have you had the sleep..." + (show)

Hi, a few years ago, like 8 years, I was diagnosed with light sleep apnea and I did nothing. Again 2 years ago another test with mild going to moderate. I then tried CPAP machine and could not get used to it and I gave up.

A few weeks ago I had another night test and now I am at a moderate level of apnea. This time I will try everything in my power to get past the curve and use the machine.

Yes I do still exercise: bike, swimming and walking. I am 80 year old and I have exercise all my life

André

walk4life | @walk4life | Jul 19 10:14am

In reply to @robertwills "Not sure what you mean. So if someone can run 5 miles under an hour everyday..." + (show)

@robertwills , yes you can be very fit and have sleep apnea. Have your doctor order a sleep study if you think you may have sleep apnea. Your doctor can refer you to a pulmonologist who based on your symptoms can determine if a sleep study should be done.

wish4 | @wish4 | Jul 21 11:47am

In reply to @walk4life "@robertwills , yes you can be very fit and have sleep apnea. Have your doctor order..." + (show)

Thanks for your reply Robert,
I just had the result of the test and it identifies a moderate sleep apnea. I am working to post the results so to be able to receive meaningful answers when I ask for help.
I find it difficult to decide what is meaningful to post and also I have to translate because the report is mostly in French.