Does Sleep Apnea cause weight gain & led edema?
I found out I have severe sleep apnea..I have been exhausted,headaches,tired all day for 5 years..im 38…my ankles and legs swelled up really bad & I lost leg hair on my left leg..I had blood tests and no other health problems..Doctor says my rapid weight gain is probably from sleep apnea???
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Yes. I have severe sleep apnea and hypoventilation syndrome. Was your blood pressure normal. Headaches are often caused by the build up of CO2. Get the prescribed treatment-cpap, bipap, oxygen or dental device. (or combo treatment) Stay compliant. Use it whenever you lay down or sleep. I use my all of the time. I feel asleep on a plane for less than an hour and felt horrible for days. I lost over 100 pounds once getting on bipap and oxygen. I still need it even with the weight loss. I now have energy to do things, exercise, work, and was able to go back to school to get my doctorate. Before treatment, I came home from work and would sleep, eat, and sleep some more. Make sure the lab you use is accredited. TRY and have an RPSGT who is also an RT. Good luck.
Sleep apnea can definately cause weight gain and perhaps leg edema. I would never thought there was a connection. Great question!
(Pulmonary hypertension can result from sleep apnea)