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3/26/12 8:44 A

I was told years before the sleep study that my heart was slightly enlarged... and that it was pretty normal for someone my age. I know how it feels to worry about that. I didn't think I'd sleep in a strange bed either, but they told me it wasn't the bed, and that the "wakefulness" I thought I was experiencing was actually one of the first levels of sleep--because my body wouldn't LET me go any deeper even in my OWN bed!

It's worth checking out--better sleep could be what you need to reduce the stress on your heart!

Don't let your fear get in the way of finding solutions, okay?

Kathy

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3/25/12 7:22 P

im waking up like that too but i dont think i could go to sleep in another bed they are saying i got a enlarged heart now if im losing my breath that scares me alot

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3/25/12 6:58 P

Have you been tested for sleep apnea??

I had that same problem, constantly waking. Found out in a sleep study it was because I QUIT BREATHING every two minutes or so, and my body woiuld wake me at least partially so I'd start breathing again. It puts you at very high risk for a heart attack or stroke--but I sleep an average of 5 hours a night now, and sometimes even 8 hours--because a CPAP machine keeps my airways open.

Even 5 hours of sleep is better than what was going on before--ask your doctor about it!

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3/25/12 6:45 P

I hope not as well! I have been using my FitBit to monitor my sleep and I wake up anywhere from 8-14 times every night; average 3.5-5 hours sleep in little naps--get up exhausted... I'll try anything!

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3/25/12 6:22 P

I hope its not a fluke since I haven't woke up that well in years!

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3/25/12 4:35 P

I'll give it a try!

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3/25/12 3:56 P

Yes, that's it.

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3/25/12 3:21 P

April, is it called "Brain Wave-25 Advanced Binaural Programs"? I would like to try it; want to be sure we have the same program.

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3/25/12 10:40 A

I downloaded an app called brain wave. It uses binaural brainwaves to help your brain line up with desired outcome. I have used the deep sleep function for two nights now and have woke up refreshed and ready to get up before I had to. I'm afraid it is a fluke so I thought some of you can try it so we can see if it just me. I researched it and it looks good. the reviews are great but I'd like to hear from you since I know fibro has specific challenges in this area.

April