I’m being treated for borderline high blood pressure and anaemia at the moment, and this has only come to light in the last month. I’ve also started to worry about sleep apnea as well, as I know this can lead to high blood pressure. I know that I snore, but I don’t think I gasp for air etc (I’ve listened to recordings and it always sounds very steady). I get very anxious about my Fitbit oxygen variation graph, which has begun to show one or two little peaks a night, meaning oxygen variation is high at those times. It was always fine and low before.
I know I can be a bit obsessive about worrying about health things though. I am really worried about discussing this with the doctor because of what I’ve read about losing my driving license. I really wouldn’t be able to get to work, so I’d lose my job. There’s no way I’d make it on public transport. And what if I go on a long waiting list to have it investigated? Will I not be able to drive for months on end. I’m not excessively sleepy, although I am tired because of the anaemia.
I'm overweight but currently trying to lose it - I’ve lost 8lbs so far, but it’s a start. Can I just keep losing weight and hope it goes back to normal? I really don’t know what to do.
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Sleep apnea - what to do?
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Feefour · 18/06/2022 09:15
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