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Have Sleep Apnea And Tickling Sensations All Over The Body. Suggest Medical Association?

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Posted on Thu, 17 Oct 2013
Question: Yes, is there any medical association between sleep apnea and tickling sensations all over the body? Where can I find the documentation for that. I need it for a military disability claim.
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Answered by Dr. Manjeth Kumar G (59 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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There are many research proved that Numbness and tingling sensations improved after treatment with CPAP ( Continuous Positive Airway Pressure ) machine in patients with sleep Apnea.
They proved that chronic intermittent hypoxia is a major aggravator of nerve conduction abnormalities in sleep apnea patients
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Hope this helps.
Please reply for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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Have Sleep Apnea And Tickling Sensations All Over The Body. Suggest Medical Association?

Brief Answer:
WWW.WWWW.WW
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to XXXXXXX

There are many research proved that Numbness and tingling sensations improved after treatment with CPAP ( Continuous Positive Airway Pressure ) machine in patients with sleep Apnea.
They proved that chronic intermittent hypoxia is a major aggravator of nerve conduction abnormalities in sleep apnea patients
WWW.WWWW.WW
Hope this helps.
Please reply for further queries.
Wishing you good health.