silent_thinker t1_je0hezn wrote on March 28, 2023 at 3:09 PM

Reply to comment by Cyathem in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

What surgery? I’ve had a few that haven’t worked.

Sankofa416 t1_je0gpw2 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Reply to comment by LameJazzHands in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

Thanks! I had no idea this existed, but it makes sense. I'll look into it.

InThisBoatTogether t1_je0giyd wrote on March 28, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Reply to comment by IdesOfMarchCometh in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

My dad never got tested either, but we're all positive he had sleep apnea pretty much forever. He was just convinced he didn't want the hassle of a CPAP. His heart stopped and he died... He was only 54. We have no way to know if it was related but I strongly suspect it was a factor. Last time my brother and I saw him my brother tried to convince him of the danger and he just shot it down. I hope your father will listen to you soon!

Dystopiq t1_je0g1t8 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Reply to comment by BardTheBoatman in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

I’ve read that sleep apnea may be under diagnosed because it tends to get attributed to obesity. Due to that bias people just assume someone at a healthy size and weight won’t have it

chiisana t1_je0fva0 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:59 PM

Reply to comment by IdesOfMarchCometh in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

I’m underweight and have a pretty severe case with over 30 events per hour. Using the machine brings it down to sub 10 (often sub 5), but it’s been more than a year and I still unconsciously remove the mask each night. Sounds like your treatment is very successful, any tips on keeping it on?

iFootball_iTennis t1_je0fqe6 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:58 PM

Reply to comment by Cyathem in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

Good for you! How expensive was it?

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Cyathem t1_je0f985 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:55 PM

Reply to comment by IdesOfMarchCometh in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

Just had surgery to correct my OSA two months ago, at 31 years old. It's also REALLY bad for your heart. Glad to hear that the damage might be reversible. Wish I could have had the surgery sooner but US healthcare be like $$$.

BardTheBoatman t1_je0ep8o wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:51 PM

Reply to comment by IdesOfMarchCometh in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

Possibly a dumb question here but have you been to a doctor to have your nose/sinuses/throat examined? In underweight to normal weight folks, the soft tissues responsible for constricting the airway can sometimes be removed with surgery.

IdesOfMarchCometh t1_je0eky1 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:50 PM

Reply to comment by Foxsayy in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

It dramatically improves the brain yes. Many studies confirm this.

ScreenTea0 t1_je0e4hd wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:47 PM

Reply to comment by shogi_x in Linguistic analysis of 177,296 Reddit comments sheds light on negative attitudes toward science by HeinieKaboobler

Than it's also a little bit a problem of users uploading things without further infos. I hate to click out of the app. If someone has the need to inform people, or post on here at least in my world its just decency to give an Abstract about what you post. Many people on here just click on +, insert a link, choose the sub, post... That sucks big time.

[deleted] t1_je0e1jh wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:47 PM

Reply to The risk of developing osteoarthritis, a common, incurable form of the condition, was 58% higher among those with eczema or asthma compared to the general population. Those with both asthma and eczema were twice as likely to develop osteoarthritis compared to the general population. N = 100,000+ by MistWeaver80

42% higher after adjusting for bmi. Still very high and significant but makes more sense to use the bmi adjusted number.

[deleted] t1_je0dx58 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:46 PM

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ScreenTea0 t1_je0drui wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Reply to Linguistic analysis of 177,296 Reddit comments sheds light on negative attitudes toward science by HeinieKaboobler

Oh you don't say... Debunking the third video in a row of people claiming Mars would be an Alien Mothership because "government said so" (referring to a hypothetical paper not understanding what a paper is), or something is sucking up the sun, just gets you 10-30 lunatic comments about how possible it could be that there are aliens, and if it's not aliens it's god... Science has no room here, as the maturity that uses this platform are naive idiots that only play parrot for Headlines but have the need to scream the loudest.

LameJazzHands t1_je0dq72 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Reply to comment by Sankofa416 in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

You don’t have to snore to have sleep apnea. I have it and don’t snore. I have the “low arousal threshold” subtype. I don’t actually have many periods where I stop breathing — I have micro-awakenings whenever there is some resistance. Basically, I wake up before my breathing has a chance to stop.

So, sleep disordered breathing without snoring.

IdesOfMarchCometh t1_je0djjo wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Reply to comment by BardTheBoatman in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

When i got mty CPAP, there were 100 people in the room receiving theirs as well. Most were obese but I've always been skinny. A doctor announced that everyone needs to lose weight. I can't really do that. It has dramatically improved my life since and my career and personal life soared in my mid 30s. It changed my life but i had a bunch of questions. Why didn't I address this sooner. And why did i have it if I'm not overweight? I dug in and it turns out for most people who aren't overwhelmed with sleep apnea, sleep apnea is genetic. I had my brother tested and he has sleep apnea. Father refuses to get tested. I'm the only one in the family treated for it.

Looking back I remember friends talking about me, saying i had brain damage, they also hit me with pillows when i snored.... Little did everyone know.

Sankofa416 t1_je0c6su wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:34 PM

Reply to comment by BardTheBoatman in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

Yep. Of course all of us should be alert, but check out any kids you know who 'snore' in a way that changes their breathing. Much, much better to intervene while their still growing.

BardTheBoatman t1_je0bjyw wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Reply to Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

Relatively well known that sleep apnea can cause permanent damage to grey matter in the brain and shortening of telomeres. Add this to the list of detrimental effects. Luckily my treatment worked, but my heart goes out to the poor souls that suffer with the disease especially those that aren’t overweight.