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everytime i go to try to sleep once i get almost to the point of sleep i end up flinging up out of bed gasping for air, is this related to celiac or is it just me beeing stupid. People have told me that its because i am worrying and making my body panic. But im completly relaxed lay my head down then next thing i know i cant breath its really frightning

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That sounds like sleep apnea which can cause a whole host of other health problems. You should definitely mention this to your doctor and push him to pursue sleep studies.

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everytime i go to try to sleep once i get almost to the point of sleep i end up flinging up out of bed gasping for air, is this related to celiac or is it just me beeing stupid. People have told me that its because i am worrying and making my body panic. But im completly relaxed lay my head down then next thing i know i cant breath its really frightning

it COULD be anxiety/worry/panic. i have a thing sometimes, not so much gasping for air, as a quick inhalation that jerks me awake, right as i'm about to drift off. but if it's sleep apnea, that would be different i think (not sure what apnea is caused by). consciously relaxing and breathing with your abdomen (deep belly breaths) before falling asleep might help.

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Sounds like sleep apnea to me. That can be deadly at worst and it can seriously compromise your health at best. See a doctor!

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flagbabyds Collaborator

That does sound like sleep apnea, i would do that before i had my jaw surgery, it can be deadly, so you should go to a sleep doctor.

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plantime Contributor

Does it happen when you sleep only on your back, only on your sides, or all the time? I have apnea if I sleep on my back, but not if I am on my sides. Try changing your position. However, I really recommend seeing your doctor about it.

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