MS and Sleep Apnea

Studies appear to indicate that treating sleep apnea is patients who also suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS) can help reduce symptoms of fatigue. Fatigue is a common symptom of MS, and it is also a common symptom of sleep apnea since that condition causes the sufferer to wake up repeatedly throughout every night. Therefore, by treating sleep apnea, you could also be helping to treat symptoms of other conditions.

Once you have been properly diagnosed, our expert in treatment for sleep apnea in Thousand Oaks will be able to recommend the best treatment for you. Lifestyle changes are sometimes recommended that can include exercising more, avoiding alcohol, and losing weight. For patients with mild cases of sleep apnea, a custom mouthpiece may be prescribed that will reposition the lower jaw so that your airways have more space.

The most effective treatment for sleep apnea is often considered to be the CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine. This involves placing a mask over the nose that is attached to a machine that gently blows air through the throat so that the airways can remain open. Sometimes the only way to effectively treat a patient’s sleep apnea is with surgery, but this is often saved as a last resort.