Re: Re: sleep apnea, ADHD and tonsillectomy

[Guest guest]

Hi, Marcia.

Just out of curiosity, what was Dr. G's reason for advising against having

's tonsils taken out?

Robyn

From: and Marcia Hinds <hindssite@...>

Subject: Re: sleep apnea, ADHD and tonsillectomy

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Date: Sunday, January 16, 2011, 6:25 AM

 

and Anecke,

and I both had issues with strep. He had it a lot and whenever he got

it I would get it. He also snored like a freight train and it shook the

walls of the house it was so loud. That is a symptom of sleep apnea.

Sometimes the antibiotics didn't work and the Ear, Nose and Throat doctor we

went to said the tonsils and adenoids needed to come out to alleviate the

problem. I chickened out with my older daughter when she was seven and she

later needed to have them out at 22 which was a lot harder for her.

had the tonsils and adenoids out when he was about six and it was one

of the best things I ever did for him. Dr. G advised me not to do it. But

I went ahead anyway since strep was such a problem for us. He was much

healthier after that and I think his quality of sleep improved as well. I

don't remember about the ADHD type behavior because it was a long time ago

but I know he improved immensely after the surgery.

Hope that helps,

Marcia

[Guest guest]

I have a website with peer reviewed published studies on Sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea can lead to oxygen deprived damage and other great

health issues.

Having a husband that does have this disorder he uses a sleep apnea machine and

later will have surgery on the problem.

Re: sleep apnea, ADHD and tonsillectomy

and Anecke,

and I both had issues with strep. He had it a lot and whenever he got

it I would get it. He also snored like a freight train and it shook the

walls of the house it was so loud. That is a symptom of sleep apnea.

Sometimes the antibiotics didn't work and the Ear, Nose and Throat doctor we

went to said the tonsils and adenoids needed to come out to alleviate the

problem. I chickened out with my older daughter when she was seven and she

later needed to have them out at 22 which was a lot harder for her.

had the tonsils and adenoids out when he was about six and it was one

of the best things I ever did for him. Dr. G advised me not to do it. But

I went ahead anyway since strep was such a problem for us. He was much

healthier after that and I think his quality of sleep improved as well. I

don't remember about the ADHD type behavior because it was a long time ago

but I know he improved immensely after the surgery.

Hope that helps,

Marcia

[Guest guest]

,

Would you share the web site with peer reviewed published studies on Sleep

Apnea. This is something that I am certain my husband has and we are just

looking into diagnosing and treating the condition. Currently, I am afraid

to sleep as I feel the need to poke and nudge him all night when he appears

to stop breathing.

Is this auto immune or a mechanical problem.

Many thanks for the info.

Lori

_____

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of SUSAN

RODRIGUEZ

Sent: January-16-11 11:23 PM

Subject: Re: Re: sleep apnea, ADHD and tonsillectomy

I have a website with peer reviewed published studies on Sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea can lead to oxygen deprived damage and other great

health issues.

Having a husband that does have this disorder he uses a sleep apnea machine

and later will have surgery on the problem.

Re: sleep apnea, ADHD and tonsillectomy

and Anecke,

and I both had issues with strep. He had it a lot and whenever he got

it I would get it. He also snored like a freight train and it shook the

walls of the house it was so loud. That is a symptom of sleep apnea.

Sometimes the antibiotics didn't work and the Ear, Nose and Throat doctor we

went to said the tonsils and adenoids needed to come out to alleviate the

problem. I chickened out with my older daughter when she was seven and she

later needed to have them out at 22 which was a lot harder for her.

had the tonsils and adenoids out when he was about six and it was one

of the best things I ever did for him. Dr. G advised me not to do it. But

I went ahead anyway since strep was such a problem for us. He was much

healthier after that and I think his quality of sleep improved as well. I

don't remember about the ADHD type behavior because it was a long time ago

but I know he improved immensely after the surgery.

Hope that helps,

Marcia

[Guest guest]

Don't worry - he'll start breathing again on his own.

 

________________________________

From: Lori <lbharris@...>

Sent: Mon, January 17, 2011 11:48:25 AM

Subject: RE: Re: sleep apnea, ADHD and tonsillectomy

 

,

Would you share the web site with peer reviewed published studies on Sleep

Apnea. This is something that I am certain my husband has and we are just

looking into diagnosing and treating the condition. Currently, I am afraid

to sleep as I feel the need to poke and nudge him all night when he appears

to stop breathing.

Is this auto immune or a mechanical problem.

Many thanks for the info.

Lori

_____

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of SUSAN

RODRIGUEZ

Sent: January-16-11 11:23 PM

Subject: Re: Re: sleep apnea, ADHD and tonsillectomy

I have a website with peer reviewed published studies on Sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea can lead to oxygen deprived damage and other great

health issues.

Having a husband that does have this disorder he uses a sleep apnea machine

and later will have surgery on the problem.

Re: sleep apnea, ADHD and tonsillectomy

and Anecke,

and I both had issues with strep. He had it a lot and whenever he got

it I would get it. He also snored like a freight train and it shook the

walls of the house it was so loud. That is a symptom of sleep apnea.

Sometimes the antibiotics didn't work and the Ear, Nose and Throat doctor we

went to said the tonsils and adenoids needed to come out to alleviate the

problem. I chickened out with my older daughter when she was seven and she

later needed to have them out at 22 which was a lot harder for her.

had the tonsils and adenoids out when he was about six and it was one

of the best things I ever did for him. Dr. G advised me not to do it. But

I went ahead anyway since strep was such a problem for us. He was much

healthier after that and I think his quality of sleep improved as well. I

don't remember about the ADHD type behavior because it was a long time ago

but I know he improved immensely after the surgery.

Hope that helps,

Marcia