There are over 30 symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea that you should know about. Some of them include snoring, gasping for breath and kicking during the night. Sleep apnea is a serious sleeping disorder that can cause pulmonary problems as well as grogginess and a desire to sleep during the day...even while driving. Thankfully, Dr. B. Terry Seymour III brings a sigh of relief. He treats problem snoring for even the toughest cases. He uses advanced procedures that are highly effective and more affordable than previous techniques. They can get you back to your normal routine – without the snoring – faster than you might imagine. If you suffer from any of these symptoms, schedule your consultation with Dr. Seymour today.

Test the Quality of your Sleep.

Here is a quick test that can help to determine the quality of your sleep. If you experience any of the following symptoms on a regular basis, you should consider a solution to your problem. We can help.

  1. I've been told that I snore loudly.
  2. I've been told that I stop breathing or gasp for breath while I sleep.
  3. I have high blood pressure.
  4. My friends and family say that they have noticed changes in my personality.
  5. I am gaining weight.
  6. I sweat excessively during the night.
  7. I have noticed my heart pounding or breathing irregularly during the night.
  8. I get morning headaches.
  9. I seem to be loosing my sex drive.
  10. No matter how hard I try to stay awake, I still fall asleep - even after a full nights sleep.
  11. When I experience strong emotions such as anger, fear, or surprise, I go limp.
  12. I have fallen asleep while driving - even after a full nights sleep.
  13. I experience vivid dream-like scenes upon or soon after falling asleep.
  14. I have fallen asleep during physical effort.
  15. I feel as though I have to cram a full day into every hour to get anything done.
  16. I have trouble at work or school because of sleepiness.
  17. I often feel totally paralyzed(unable to move) for brief periods when falling asleep or just after awakening.
  18. I have to use antacids (Rolaids, Tums, Alka-setzer, etc.) almost every week for stomach trouble or heartburn.
  19. I have a chronic cough.
  20. I have morning hoarseness.
  21. I wake up at night coughing or wheezing.
  22. I have frequent sore throats.
  23. Even though I sleep through the night, I still feel sleepy during the day.
  24. Other than when exercising, I still experience muscle tension, aching, or crawling sensations in my legs.
  25. I have been told that I kick at night.
  26. I experience leg pain during the night.
  27. Sometimes I can't keep my legs still at night, I just have to move them!
  28. I awaken with sore or aching muscles.
  29. Thoughts race through my mind preventing me from sleeping.
  30. I awake during the night and cannot go back to sleep.
  31. I worry about things and have trouble relaxing.
  32. I wake up earlier in the morning than I would like.
  33. I lie for half an hour or more before I fall asleep.
  34. I feel sad and depressed; I feel afraid to go to sleep.

 

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