posted Thu, 11/04/2021 - 15:57
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I have Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Recognize all the signs, dizziness upon waking, shortness of breath and racing heart. Tired all day. I am going in for a sleep study soon, but I am just curious - how much muscle am I losing due to poor sleep and low oxygen levels? I've heard stories where guys get a CPAP machine, and soon after gain 10 or more pounds of muscle was wondering if anyone had experienced this?
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Come February I am doing the home sleep apnea test. They are mailing it to me. I'm almost positive I have at.
More so than thinking about muscle you are losing, what's worse is if your breathing is obstructed, you are losing oxygen to the brain which can cause brain damage and memory issues as well as other issues. Not to mention, you can straight up die in your sleep.
Depending on the type of sleep apnea, posture correction, tongue posture, the type of pillow you useor whether you use a pillow at all, or weight loss can help the issue a bit.. but CPAP Machine might be your bes bet for now.
You are so right on memory. My memory is terrible in my old age.
It could be worse... it could be as bad as what's-his-name when he started showing symptoms of Whatchamacallit.
PropheticWookieI think you shouldn't think about how much muscle you are losing. And about how to solve this problem because it is very serious. And from lack of sleep, you do not recover well and your growth will be very problematic. Not to mention the work of the central nervous system and the production of growth hormone and other hormones that must be produced by the body if sleep were normal.
I just went for a sleep study. My oxygen levels were going down to 68% and in one hour I stopped breathing for 900 seconds total. I used that tiny CPAP that goes n your nose instead on the mask and had the best sleep of my life. Never felt so energetic.
PropheticWookieSleep is very important and fundamental, which affects both the general condition of your body and your mood. Nutrition and sleep are the basis for quality growth. If you plan to develop in the long term
How much do you weigh? Just wondering if mine is that bad at 5'6" 218lbs, but I know the only way to know my condition is from a sleep study. Also, Ive heard the wait time after the study to get a machine is months. Is that true?
I know this is not your question, but there's a correlation between low thyroid, acid reflux, and sleep apnea. Gluten sensitivity and consuming foods sprayed with glycophophate also play a role. Like narcolepsy, they are in the process of determining if sleep apnea is an autoimmune disorder, most likely it is.
I’m 6 1” 224
Body repairs itself while you sleep. Poor sleep, poor recovery. I wouldn't expect slabs of muscle just because you sleep better, but the increased energy alone from better sleep should provide positive benefits in the gym and result in better long term growth.
I have sleep APENA too. And I can tell you that the CPAP is a life changer. After I got used to it and able to keep it on all night the was a Huge difference motivation and energy. It definitely does effect recovery. Now as far as all of a sudden you are putting on 10 lbs of muscle, I don't know anything about that. I know a lot of guys that have it, most of them are former military (don't know if that has anything to do with it). But sleep apnea affects all sizes, skinny guys, over weight, short, tall. It doesn't seem to care. Yes you are more than likely to have it if over weight, but I am friends with 3 small guys, and a few more average size guys that have it. And of course we are all ex military.
I had it a few years ago but once I dropped the Tren and dropped some weight (muscle unfortunately as I am fairly lean) it completely went away. I used to wake up and need a nap 30 min later. Fine now. Sucks but I’d rather be healthier than bigger at this point.
Molinin302Diagnosed and treated by a physician as well, currently waiting on a new machine, those in the know about the recall lol. Listen bud, sleep is important, your body goes through natural rhythms, REM, release of hormones, it's a huge list. Basically, and I'm not a physician, but if your neck is close to 18", and you snore, and you're over 200lbs, you fit the criteria laid out. I'd suggest getting a sleep test done, they send you home with the equipment now. Sleep apnea besides the list of unfortunate side effects can be fatal. Same as SIDS. Best wishes buddy, follow up with a physician.
I was just about to call you in on this subject LOL
@Molinin302 Me horny for washey washey baby ...... Lmao
I haven't measured my neck but I'm assuming it's up there. Whenever I'm below 205lbs I'm good. But I'm a short guy and I'm currently 214-215 and going up. Starting to consider just leaning out, if the wait for the machine ends up being crazy long
Exactly what happened to me which is why I decided to drop the weight. To each his own, but I couldn't imagine sleeping with the machine just to keep some extra muscle on.
TricepatopsI had severe sleep apnea and it is better after I had surgery for tonsil, uvula and adenoids removed. I stopped breathing over 100 times in a hour before surgery now I am down to 17 but I have central also. It will hinder progress, you get high BP, lower metabolic rate, can get higher cortisol levels and a host of other bad shit. Also you don't get into REM sleep alot and that is true sleep and where your body produces GH and other essential stuff.