Recently I was able to work in some vacation as well as work in Hawaii. The scenery and whole environment was peaceful and serene. I also don’t mind sharing how well I slept.

Awaking after a really good night’s sleep does take me back to when I really struggled at night. I used to have a mild but very noisy case of sleep apnea and snoring.

I now experience good, restful nights. However, it’s not easy to forget what it used to be like. I’ve also been compelled to research the connection between sleep apnea and another condition, fibromyalgia.

Up to 80% of fibromyalgia sufferers are believed to also experience some form of sleep disorder including sleep apnea.

A short description of Fibromyalgia is that it is painful. It involves muscle pain and spasms, facial pain, touch sensitivity, hip and other joint pain and can even include bowel disturbances.

As elusive as it may be to diagnose, those who suffer from it will confirm just how real this problem is. They are likely also suffering from sleep disorders.

Sleep apnea involves the disruption of breathing when sleeping. It happens repeately (even hundred of times) throughout the night and can lead to a number of long term problems.

The heart rate increases due to the lowered blood oxygen levels. The lowered blood oxygen is due to disruptions in breathing. High blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, weight gain, headaches and even impotency can result.

Imagine struggling with both fibromyalgia and sleep apnea.

The reason fibromyalgia seems to be tied to sleep apnea is not knows right now. Perhaps a person deprived of sleep is more likely to develop fibromyalgia. It could also be that the airways are obstructed resulting in sleep apnea because of the tissue damage from the fibromyalgia.

Regardless of the original culprit, a very serious and painful situation is then present.

Knowing that a link is almost undeniable, makes me wonder if easing or curing one wouldn’t make the other more manageable. If the fibromyalgia sufferer could at least get restful sleep, he or she should at least be better equipped physically to deal with fibromyalgia.

And, easing fibromyalgia symptoms and pain should also make sleep much more restful.

Unfortunately, the majority of people diagnosed with fibromyalgia are not also referred for a sleep study. The sleep study would confirm if sleep apnea is present.

I’ve stated before, that in the past I did not recommend the Stop Snoring Program for sleep apnea. Simply put, I feared that people would discontinue treatments that are providing real benefit and possibly end up worse off.

However, as I mentioned earlier, my mild sleep apnea was in fact cured with the Stop Snoring Program. Other clients with mild cases also shared their success stories with me.

I of course recommend the Stop Snoring Program for anyone who snores. I also now recommend it to augment sleep apnea treatment. My Fibromyalgia Program which is also all natural has been extremently successful to treat that condition. Treating both problems could just make all the difference in your life.

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