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Effects of Elevation on Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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I moved to Grand Canyon, Arizona about three (3) years ago from Albuquerque, New Mexico. What was supposed to be a dream turned into a nightmare. Over the past three (3) years I have had increasing p…
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- I live at Grand Canyon, Arizona. The approximate elevation here is 7,000'. I have had extreme fatigue, muscle and joint aches, daily headaches, memory, and cognitive issues since moving here three years ago. I've even had problems with controling my blood pressure, with tingling/numbness on my left side. These symptoms kept getting worse to the point where I needed to step down from my position or lose employment all together. Finally after many doctor visits to several different doctors, including a psychologist, the diagnosis was whittled down to sleep apnea or MS. I was recently diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea after a sleep study was ordered, and precribed CPAP therapy. I sincerely hope this is the answer to my problems. I want my life and 30 year career back.
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