152.163.213.47 LeAnn, it sounds like you could definitely be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. OSA occurs due to the airway being closed off during sleep. This occurs as the airway relaxes during sleep causing the tissues in the soft palate area and base of the tongue to fall into the airway causing an obstruction. This can occur many times throughout the night even though you may not realize it.
Most patients complain of excessive daytrime sleepiness or fatigue.
You should ask you primary care physician to refer you to a sleep disorders center for evaluation. This disorder is more common than you might believe. Notify me by email of all message replies.