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Originally Posted by George16
The best thing about this is knowing what I have and preventing it from killing me in my sleep. .................In fact, since I'm diagnosed with it and acquired it while in the Navy, I will be entitled to 50% VA disability after I retire. Teel you what though, I'd rather have a healthy life instead of receiving disability benefits.
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My understanding is that sleep apnea rarely is at fault for deaths - it can lead to other disorders such as high BP (which I have) and other issues.
On the disability....no offense meant to you, but ya gotta be figgin kidding me. Guys that have real trauma from combat action cant get benefits, but they'll cover this??? There is nothing "Disabling" about sleep apnea, even when not treated. Yeah, you dont feel great, but jeezzzz....
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Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310
The general trend I see here is it is increasingly affecting either the whole population or active people. Interesting.
Do you think that increase is partially do to people's education (they know about it now), so are aware of the sign's and get it checked?
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Most likely the technology has changed. Same reason cancer rates are up. People just used to die....!
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Originally Posted by mistercrash
On a side note, has anyone ever tried to speak with the frikkin' mask on your face and the machine on?  I can't do it.
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Yeah, that's pretty wild. Took me a week before I was comfortable yawning! Can't wait till I get a cold and try this thing.....
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