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Comment on Causes of Narcolepsy by Sam Newman

Sam Newman — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:07:51 +0000

Hello, I am 51 years old and the last four years I have been diagnoised with: COPD with emphysema, Sarcoidosis of the lung and skin with fibrosis of the heart and liver, Obstructive/Central sleep apnea and on bi-pap with oxygen, Narcolepsy and on largest dose of Provigal allowed, Hypothyroidism and have not got the level steady yet, Hypertension, Short term memory loss, degenerative disc disease with sciatica, Major depression disorder, cellulitus of the lower legs and underarms and have been hospitalized the last two times in 2008 for antibotics by IV and mouth, Sojeron Syndrome ( salive glands stop working) and all teeth decayed and broke off at gum except 3, had pulled and now with dentures, Carpal tunnel surgery on both wrist, congestive heart failure, and rheumatoid arthritis in both ankles and knees and wear special shoes to keep my balance because I can not move my toes. Between 1991-2004 which is right before all this happened I had 7 failed back surgeries and now have L3,L4 L5, S1 fused and a pain pump and nerve stimulator implanted. And the Veteran Affairs can not see to give me my disability. I did get Social Security Disability in 1993, but the VA says no. I was in the Peacetime Navy and a HT. I did plumbing, welding , brazing, cutting steel, carpentry, asbestos lagging, asbestos tiles removal, put terrazzo flooring in, went throught 3 firefighting schools, wore asbestos suits in training and fight one minor fire on destoyer, . So that says I was exposed to asbestos, mold, mildew, raw sewage, lead based paint fumes, sandblasting dust, welding smoke, braxing flux burning, and wet rotten wood and the VA still looks the other way.

Peacetime Veteran,

Sam Newman

Comment on Do You Know the Warning Signs of a Stroke? by Stroke Awareness Month 2009 | Neuroscience Blog

Stroke Awareness Month 2009 | Neuroscience Blog — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:30:44 +0000

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Comment on Neurological Connection to Central Sleep Apnea by kyle

kyle — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:30:05 +0000

I used to have nightmares about dieing in my sleep because my brain was not receiving enough oxygen at night. Since my laser surgery I have nor problems due to breathing or snoring or what have you. Noww my sleeping problems have to do with stress and other such problems but I was blogging yesterday and found an awesome site for living better and improving sleep:

http://letslivelonger.blogspot.com/2009/04/sleep-better-you-can-do-it.html

i’m feeling a little better, thank you!

Comment on Testing for Narcolepsy by Valuable Internet Information » Narcolepsy at a Glance

Valuable Internet Information » Narcolepsy at a Glance — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:25:17 +0000

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