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What Could Be Causing MVP, Inoperable Benign Tumors In The Spine, Migraines, Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, Restless Legs, Insomnia, Asthma Or COPD, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Low Blood Sugar And Low Blood Pressure?

I have MVP, inoperable benign tumors in the spine, migraines, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs, insomnia, asthma or COPD, irritable bowel syndrome, low blood sugar and low blood pressure. I had to have an EKG, chemical stress test, and echo of my heart the other day. At night, I struggle to breathe, usually sleeping little to none, required to sit up right in order to breathe, and struggle with fatigue such as I have never known. Recently I was in the hospital with fatigue, fever, full body pain, high urine protein count, and low white blood cell count. What is happening to me? I m almost 40, but breathing difficulties every day and especially at night is scaring me! I m also a single mom. Help?
Thu, 23 Jan 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

It is unfortunate that you are suffering from a number of medical problems, however, there is no need to worry, as they can be all treated.

Your current symptoms of difficulty in breathing at night, lack of sleep and feeling tired the next day, are all related to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The diagnosis can be confirmed by doing sleep studies (Polysomnography).

You would benefit from using CPAP machine at nights.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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What Could Be Causing MVP, Inoperable Benign Tumors In The Spine, Migraines, Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, Restless Legs, Insomnia, Asthma Or COPD, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Low Blood Sugar And Low Blood Pressure?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is unfortunate that you are suffering from a number of medical problems, however, there is no need to worry, as they can be all treated. Your current symptoms of difficulty in breathing at night, lack of sleep and feeling tired the next day, are all related to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The diagnosis can be confirmed by doing sleep studies (Polysomnography). You would benefit from using CPAP machine at nights. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/