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    Well, this is the first time this has happened, and it was weird & scary. Wondering if anyone else out there has had the problem..Last night I went to bed around 11, 1130, hubby is on mids so he layed with me up in bed until I was dozing off. Well, I woke up like, choking kind of? Well not choking, but like I couldnt catch my breath because my throat was closing up or something, but then after a couple breaths I was fine, and I went downstairs and I asked hubby where some kind of pills were that we dont even have? I guess I was still half asleep, because I was asking for some kind of pills to help me breathe, I have no idea! I got a glass of water and went back up to bed, and I was fine. Fine this morning too. That has never happened and I wonder what the hell it was all about! Before I fell asleep though, it felt like around my voice box I was getting a sore throat again, and I think thats why I woke up coughing like I did. I donno! Anyone else ever had these problems, or have advice or something?

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    Sounds a lot like Sleep Apnea. I'd go see a doctor if I were you. A doctor could tell you for sure if that is what you had. But from what I've read about it, your episode sounds like it. Maybe this could pinpoint it for you. But it's not something to ignore. It can be potentially serious. Although it's pretty common.

    http://www.sleepapnea.org/

    http://www.sleepapnea.org/brochure.html
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    Thats what I was thinking too, but most people who have that are overweight, and Im not, so I have no clue as to what it was. It's the only time its ever happened though.

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    That used to happen to me a lot, especially when I smoked. I haven't seen a doctor about it, but wait it out, if it happens again, definately see a doc. You don't have to be overweight to have sleep apnea. It would get so bad with me at times, that I would literally jump out of bed gasping for air, running for the door, just to stick my head out and get some air. Scary fucking shit. Geezus, I guess I better make an appointment.
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    This has happened to me a few times and it is the absolute most scariest feeling that I have ever experienced as well!It really freaks me out,and I feel as if I am going to die or as If I can't swallow or something,I hate when this happens,because I never heard of anyone else that it's happened to until now!Tomarrow I will add it to my list when I go for a complete physical,I'll let you know what the doctor says when I tell her about it.

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    Yea yea, and it only did it to me for like 2 or 3 seconds though..after I was up I got my breath, but I was still in that dream state and said weird shit lol. That was the first time it has ever happened to me, and I hope it doesnt do it again tonight, heh! Maybe it was the grape juice I drank before I went to bed, who knows..I have an apt on Wednesday, so I will check on my problem then also. Geez, everybody checkin on their problems lol. It was weird though, I went back to sleep last night with no problems. I wish everyone luck with their appointments, and I hope it doesnt happen to you guys again! Let me know if it does though. I am curious.

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    Ah, that reminds me..my dream state was kinda like the one when I had my epidural..it was Monday and I was asking hubby for the Sunday classifieds lmao.

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    I've had something similar happen to me. I was dreaming very vivid dream. Then it felt like I was forced back into my body and gasped for air.. got up from bed and walked around but still feeling like I was dreaming I saw my boyfriend at the time and asked him if I was dreaming or if i was awake. He told me what you're awake. I went down to the couch and laid down for a couple minutes still feeling like I was dreaming...then it slowly wore off and I felt like I was up normally.

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    Huh. I was asking for medicine we didnt have lol. Hubby handled it well though, he catered to my dreamy state. He pulled out all of the medicine we have and was like, see, we dont have anything like you are talking about. So then I went back up to bed lol. When I think about it its kinda funny, but the breath thing was scary.

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    Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition. According to preliminary reports, it's what killed former NFL great Reggie White. I'd suggest seeking medical attention right away.

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    I plan on asking my doc about it, just to be on the safe side.

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    Hmmm, but Sleep Apnea does not start to happen when you are awake, or so i thought. I was thinking more along a dream, honestly, and when you woke up you felt this way, and it quickly wore off after you are completely awake.

    Or maybe something you ate or drank? Anything different? Maybe strep is coming, you're tonsils may be infected some. Any number of things.

    Yes, i like you i would first have my throat looked at by a doctor.

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    Sleep apnea is most commonly found in people who are overweight, etc. But, that does not mean that a select few who are not in those categories will not have it. Go to your doctor...he'll most likely send you to a sleep disorders clinic where you'll spend the night hooked up to all kinds of machines...

    A friend's mom had to have this done...it's not too bad...it's better to have it diagnosed and corrected than to just ignore it.

    Let us know what happens!!

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    Of course Yea, I wasnt completely asleep when it happened, but just about..also I drank some grapejuice before I went to bed, so I was thinking that had something to do with it also. I am going to the dr tomorrow and will post later on to let you all know the outcome.

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    some medical insurances okay the home sleep apnea test (they drop off and pick up at your house) vs. sleep clinic, they are the same thing just recording electrode responses etc... I've had the at home test. It was okay... the mouth piece just kept coming off while I was sleeping. I had extremely mild sleep apnea but it was messing with my sleep. Also after I quit smoking my sleep apnea disapeared.

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    I get these and was told they are simply 'night terrors' and part of my panic attacks. It can also be from low blood sugar. That's what tends to trigger mine, so if you're not allergic to grape juice or anything, it might have just sent your blood sugar high, then low, especially if you hadn't had any food with it. Grape juice is very sugary. Or if you already have anxiety issues, you may need to take meds at night, or practice some relaxing breathing before sleep.

    I always thought sleep apnea happened while you were sleeping, and most people weren't aware they stopped breathing. Can it wake you up?

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    #1 Try elevating your head more when you sleep...
    #2 You may have had a parasomnia event like a confusion arousal or hypnagogic hallucination.

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    p.s. Are sleep disorders common problems for dancers who work the 9-3AM shifts? Our body
    clocks are all messed up.

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