A few years ago I was diagnosed with PVCs, which was determined to be nothing of concern by a heart doctor. For a few years now I have also suspected I have sleep apnea. My dad has it and uses a breathing machine. However, I am quite different than he is. I don't fit the typical profile - I am 30, in good health, skinny, don't snore, and have low blood pressure.
I am American, but I live in Moscow, Russia now. Although high quality western standard medical facilities are here, I don't bother with them for several reasons.
Ok - now my question. Does this even sound like sleep apnea:
I rarely sleep more than 2-3 consecutive hours, usually right after going to bed. After that I wake up every several minutes (on avg 30 min.) often holding my breath. I also wake myself and my wife up often by making a moaning noise. I find that I almost always have my tongue pressed hard up against the roof of my mouth and there is pressure in my chest from not being able to exhale. Why I don't just use my nose I don't understand? As I start to fall back asleep, but I am still conscious, I catch myself doing the same thing!
From what little I know about sleep apnea this doesn't seem like obstructive apnea and maybe more like central - if it is sleep apnea at all. I know the answer is to have a sleep test, but failing that are there serious risks from taking my standard approach of ignoring it?
If I'm not being too greedy, I have another question. I also have a very minor mitral valve prolapse and always take antibiotics before going to the dentist. I am going for teeth cleaning soon and the dentists here don't seem to believe in this. Should I insist, cancel, or just go with it.
Thanks.