Sleep apnea---the most commonly missed common problem in the US.

[Bradical79]

2. Just diagnosed, a young dude

Was just diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea at only 32, though I likely suffered from this for longer. I was a pretty good athlete at one time, but minor injuries from working out, and my regular job, have had a hard time healing. Thought it was just me getting older, but when I couldn't keep up with the guys at work who were in their 50's and 60's I figured I'd better check with a doctor. He thought my symptoms indicated I might have sleep apnea, and that was further confirmed by a recent trip in which I shared a hotel room with my parents where my mother observed my constant choking throughout the night.

My grades tanked (been going back to school), I haven't been able to sustain full time work, fell asleep at work a couple times (once while walking!), get chest pains, joint pains, high blood pressure, something bad going on with my kidneys, big mental lapses, etc.

Unfortunately, the machine that helps me most is an expensive bipap machine that my insurance won't cover (I've reached my limit I guess). I'm going to try and convince my boss to give me full time hours, then hopefully I can pay it off.