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Q-Wave - 09 Jan 2006 01:22 GMT

With varient angina, can the pain come on even when I'm sleeping? It seems
to be the worst at night. The next time is happends, I plan to call 911.
Does anyone else get this?

For the last few days, S.M.C has been filled with my posts, as I've been
looking for answers. I extremely appreciate all the help I've received and
apologize if I've taken time away from others. I look forward to posting in
this group, and although I can't give medical advice, I will support anyone
in need.

Thank you,

Q-Wave (Nigel)

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Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD - 09 Jan 2006 02:56 GMT

> With varient angina, can the pain come on even when I'm sleeping?

Yes. But typically when it does, it is typically associated with
obstructive sleep apnea.

> It seems
> to be the worst at night. The next time is happends, I plan to call 911.

That would be wise. Fwiw, panic attacks as a general rule do not wake
people up from sleep so those who would have you believe that this is
entirely in your head are wrong.

> Does anyone else get this?

Many folks who are obese have obstructive sleep apnea.

> For the last few days, S.M.C has been filled with my posts, as I've been
> looking for answers.

Discussion between folks sharing a common interest in heart problems is
the purpose of SMC.

> I extremely appreciate all the help I've received and
> apologize if I've taken time away from others.

You are forgiven as far as I am concerned.

> I look forward to posting in
> this group, and although I can't give medical advice, I will support anyone
> in need.

The charter of this newsgroup clearly states that all who have an
interest in heart problems are welcome here.

> Thank you

You are welcome, Nigel :-)

Again, all praises truly belong to the LORD, Whom I love with all my
being :-))

Would be more than happy to "glow" and chat about this and other things
like cardiology, diabetes and nutrition that interest those following
this thread here during the next on-line chat (01/12/06) from 6 to 7 pm
EST:

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the LORD has reshaped me:

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Prayerfully in Christ's love,

Andrew
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billybooger@billybooger.com - 09 Jan 2006 03:04 GMT

You probably have GERD. GERD is usually more severe when lying down.
The acid from stomach refluxes up from stomach into esohpagus. Raising
head of bed helps lots. Not just proping up the head with pillow. This
makes it worse, GERD is caused by weakened LES, the lower esophagus
spinchter muscle.

>With varient angina, can the pain come on even when I'm sleeping? It seems
>to be the worst at night. The next time is happends, I plan to call 911.
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>Q-Wave (Nigel)

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