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upper airway resistance syndrome

I posted back in february "Lack of Zzzzz's " I am wondering what should I be asking by doctor about UARS? What would be a good treatment plan ? I need to get this cured. ..


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712568 tn?1268104907
I havent had any formal sleep disorder testing done... but, I have been had MRI done for diagnosis of MS, been told now that I have somatoform disorder... which I believe is a crock... Just a cop out, because they cant find anything wrong with me. The first MRI that was done (without contrast) I was told that I had white spots, that were that like MS, but then I had a bad spell, ended up in the hospital for a week, and they did an MRI with contrast, and I was told that the first MRI was incorrect, and that there was NO white spots, and that it was " all in my head" and that I needed to see a shrink. I tried to go back to my nerologist, and called the office to make an appointment, and he got on the phone and said " I am sorry but what more do you want from me? there is nothing else I can do! " so They put me on Trazadone, ( which doesnt work)  and pushed me out the door. I am completely frustrated. These things have been going on for a year now, and still am undiagnosised. I have huge problems sleeping at night. Waking up every hour seems like, I am irritable, cranky... lol - What started this whole thing, was I have lost some of my vision. I have no perifial vision...I have extream back pain, been told I have scoliosis...  It feels like I see through two paper rolls...I was told by the optho-nerologist, that I am inconsistant... so thats where she got the somatoform disorder from.  I have been told I snore extreamly loudly.. and am wondering if all of these symptoms are that of a sleep disorder. I don't know what to ask my doctor, I feel like next time I see him, I am going to lock him in a room, and tell him we arent leaving until I get somewhere. I need answers. I am 30 years old, I have a 10 year old and an 8 year old, and I am so frustrated, that I take it out on them and my husband. ..
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Hi,
How are you?The upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) is a form of sleep-disordered breathing in which repetitive increases in resistance to airflow within the upper airway lead to brief arousals and daytime somnolence. Hypertension is also associated.

What test were done? Esophageal manometry and pneumotachographic airflow measurements taken during polysomnography are usually  the "gold standard" in the diagnosis. Nasal continuous positive airway pressure may help. Palatal tissue reduction and the use of oral appliances may also be considered. Discuss this with your doctor for proper evaluation and management.  Take care and do keep us posted.
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