Sleep apnea diagnosis

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Jameskerr3

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I was diagnosed with sleep apnea two days ago . I’m getting a sleep study in three weeks, the proper one. I am wondering the any doctors know if this can cause psych issues. I don’t want to post the question more than once and won’t. I hope all is well in this community.
 
If you haven’t had a sleep study how did you get diagnosed with OSA? By symptoms alone?
 
measurment of oxygen and history of symptoms. Low oxygen- first test was poor oxygen levels- they decrease as i sleep second test i did better- he diagnosed me after looking at my oxygen levels - but i still have a sleep study
 
also did two other sleep studies and the third will be the most comprehensive
 
Well it can complicate cognition which can minic secondary effects of depression and/or aniexty, however with that history, FAA will demand full evlauations of those two situations in addition to treatment of the sleep apnea....
 
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I’ve bothered You guys enough before but with my mental health history whether caused by sleep deprivation I know that’s great advice and I will hopefully not need meds but I won’t put the cart before the horse. My history is a final denial so 2015 was almost ten years ago and either Luvox or sleep caused close to psychosis. I’m probably grounded for life but hopefully not. I have great admiration for the FAA and everyone who loves aviation. I’ll be realistic - Sincerely James
 
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Ok I’m ok even if I don’t get a medical but if I can that’s the goal - flattery isn’t the goal it’s an honest expression of how I feel
 
Jameskerr3 said:
I’m probably grounded for life but hopefully not. I have great admiration for the FAA and everyone who loves aviation.
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You still have the option of flying an ultralight aircraft if you are satisfied that you are safe enough. Ultralights are limited in speed and are fair weather machines but a few of them are quite capable of scratching the aviation itch and look good doing it ...

 
There is delusions In record but it’s been a good long while. I’m medicated but perhaps the sleep study will provide data whether I have brain damage is another thing from the sleep apnea I hope not. Maybe in fifteen years from the date I could at least apply for a third class medical. Immanuel Kant said don’t do something to get something be at one with something in reguards to the flattery - I know the informal standard for psychosis is ten years and you can get a second look but probably more time with no guarantee of success .
 
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