Re: FAA Medical and pilots with Sleep Apnea

("Chuck" wrote)
[snip]

Having the FAA consider Apnea a problem is actually kind of curious.
Sleep Apnea isn't something that sneaks up on you like a stroke or
heart attack.  Apnea just keeps you from sleeping correctly and if
you've had a problem while sleeping, you know it when you get up.  So,
Apnea isn't something that should affect you while flying -- at least
I hope no one is sleeping at the controls.

And if you had a problem with Apnea the night before, you get up
tired and feeling bad -- and I'd really hope that someone in that
situation wouldn't get behind the controls!!!  So, I'm a little
puzzled why the FAA consider it a possible flight problem -- but I'll
play along and supply anything they request.


Sleep Apnea is generally NOT a 'couldn't sleep last night' problem. It is a condition that wears you down over time - sometimes years. It wears you out mentally AND physically (hypertension for one) ...and sometimes even emotionally - it's all about the REM sleep!

Try a C-PAP machine for a while. For some, the results are remarkable and immediate. For others, it's more like weight-loss...with a gradual improvement over time.

<http://www.cpapman.com/cpap.html#anchor692895>
(Google C-PAP machines)

For me, I started having vivid dreams again ...almost better than taking those 'fun house' melatonin pills. <g>


Montblack
Why am I posting this at 4am? Couldn't sleep!! 

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