Jimmy Stang, You would not necessarily wake up gasping nor would you even realize you were waking. I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. While I wasn't waking up gasping, I was experiencing about 32+ 'apneas' per hour in which my brain wouldn't be getting sufficient oxygen and I would 'wake' without even realizing it. The next morning I would think I slept right through the night, so I couldn't understand my fatigue. I use CPAP therapy now and it has improved my quality of life significantly as I now wake up in the morning feeling well rested and fully restored. I'd suggest doing the sleep study...it's a one-night inconvenience that's well worth enduring if you do have sleep apnea.
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