Like they say in psychology / psychiatry "normal" the only "normal" thing is just a program on the washing machine. It is interesting that once my doctor explained the "normal" ranges for example in blood tests indicate nothing and you must see the patient as a whole. Great video Vik, thank you.
Very nicely narrated, a bit like a detective story :). Also good to know - I've had a thyroidectomy and, although my hormone levels are normal, I feel tired starting about 1 year after the surgery. Maybe it's something to look into, if my PSG will show no apnea.
Never seen young doctor with so much passion for the subject. Simply amazed with growing knowledge and understanding of the subject explained even more simple ways. I am a sleep apnea patient and have gained tremendous understanding of the problem through your videos. From India, Namaste 🙏
That's very interesting. My sleep apnea seems to have got significantly worse in the past couple of years despite losing a significant amount of weight, mainly sleeping on my side and learning to breathe through my nose day and night. I'm very much looking forward to my private consultation with you in a month's time and hoping you can find out what is going on!
How are you learning to breathe through your nose at night? That's a big issue for me as I can kind of breathe through my nose during the day if I concentrate (deviated septum) but at night my mouth is open 100% of the night
What treatment did she go with? I have Graves and Hasimotos and sleep Apnea I also have huge tonsils. However I’m 59 docs won’t take my tonsils out. Yikes I wish you were in the states or could tell me a doc to go to that’s as smart as you are 😢
Thank you so much for doing these videos you really have given me hope. This one I can relate to a little. Currently waiting for sleep clinic referral but such a long wait. Started getting extreme weak and short of breath and high bp during the day to the point I ended up in a&e. Waking up at night with palpitations and choking. All heart tests are fine. Like this woman thyroid was borderline for me but now being treated for that. A month in not much difference. Did a sleep apnoea home study turns out moderate sleep apnoea and severe hypopnea. I have a problem with grinding my teeth to the point Ive been know to bite through new bite plates within a week . Watching your channel has taken away so much guilt over weight issues as I know now the reason for my struggles with this. I'm just desperate to feel well and get my life back. I'm so devoid of energy. This video had given me hope, thank you.
This is so fascinating! I'm waiting to see an ent with the HSE here in Ireland. Unfortunately the waiting lists are very large so I'll be waiting a while yet. I've been doing your exercises for snoring and I do think they're helping. I still wake up gasping for air but not as much as I was. Thank you ❤️
Sounds like me! Did someone read my email plea to UCH? I have been on list at UCH Sleep Clinic for over a year but they wont see patients face to face. No one has taken a history or done other tests ( apart from inconclusive home sleep study). What can I do? Also get pulsatile tinnitus.
The hospital are making us a new floor in the hospital to bring together all four sleep centres at UCLH together. we are all in limbo at the moment waiting for this. I did send your email off, not sure what happened since sorry. I have very little control apart from the patients that are on my clinic list each day. I would call up and speak to someone. emails are hard as I get over 600 a day and I'm sure management get more.
Thank you for realising that just because what is written down as "normal" is not always normal for people. I have this issue with B12. I function great with a high level of B12, but as soon as it drops, my symptoms come back so it's nice to see medical personal realising, but also accepting, that normal isn't always normal. I unfortunately don't know my "good" level of B12 pre-when all this started for me, but I do know that when it's very high compared to the normal range I function.
please have a look at this video which explains that B12 levels aren't very good at working out how high your B12 levels are - you need to check for homocysteine and malonic acid to get a better idea about your B12 levels. B12 levels can be high on the test but in actual fact you might be deficient. I hope it helps.
@@VikVeerENTSurgeon I was diagnosed as likely to have pernicious anaemia but no markers on the intrinsic factor, however my first B12 level was under the minimum of normal. So I did the 6 booster jags, then switched to 3 monthly, which wasn't much cop, so was moved to 2 monthly. I can't get it any faster, so I follow most people who are diagnosed with it and self inject more often. I stopped when my last blood test/b12 jag showed it as above normal levels as I was feeling really good symptom wise etc, to check how I feel with going back to the 2 monthly, but by 6 weeks (now) it has really hit me again, so I'm going to start again. The only thing I do is take folate as well to help bind it, I believe. Unfortunately 2 monthly via the NHS is the most I can get, and not had any of the mentioned tests done with it, so I'll just carry on doing it myself and know I feel much better that way. I suspect I need a high amount to be normal, but because it's at the top end of normal it looks like I've tons to spare to do me the 2 months. But it doesn't. All I get is that I'm within the range, so everything is groovy on the tests.
I love your videos, Dr Veer. I'd like to come to London and be your patient!! Do you ever work with foreigners? I'm serious. I'd like to come to London and have you help me treat and/or cure my sleep apnea. In the meantime, I keep watching your videos, which I find very comforting. All best to you, Laura Mahan
Did anyone check her FT3 level? I used to have sleep apnea when I was on levothyroxine monotherapy and I was severely hypothyroid despite a TSH of 2. I have Hashimotos and atrophic thyroiditis. My throat swelling and myxedema symptoms resolved after I changed to LT3 (liothyronine) therapy.
Thank you for this video. This actually answered my question I posted on your last video. I'm waking up very often during the night and my sleep study was normal. I guess I have to make an appointment for a DISE.
Doctor Could you please find some time to do one on restless legs syndrome its driving me crazy my jerks are so severe i can never relax sleep I feel the crawling sensation and then very noticeable jerks totally embarrassing i feel i can't go on with this many thanks ps love your videos ♥️
Hi Vik, finding your content very useful at the moment. Thanks! Also, have you any information or videos on custom Mandibular advancement devices or MA surgery? Cheers
very interesting. thanks for posting. My experience here in the U.S. if you have a Dx of anxiety then you aren't having any sleep issues it's just anxiety you don't need any further intervention.
Oooooh... I have autoimmune hypothyroidism and when we adjusted my thyroxine meds I had episodes of waking up with a startle and my heart racing... Now I understand why!
@@VikVeerENTSurgeon Hi Dr Vik, I had my Watchpat sleep study done a few months ago and spoke to you on the phone. My sleep study came back negative for apnea but you did mention some snoring. I’m still waking up gasping for air some days as my airway becomes closed, also snoring very loudly, my BP has shot up and I’m suffering from severe brain fog and chest tightness, I do not feel well at all, I feel like the sleep study has missed out on UARS….
Thank you, this was fascinating to me, I’d very much like to see more case historys, your work is valuable and complex.
Glad you enjoyed it
I agree I like complex case histories
Very interesting especially to see the interconnectedness of solution with potential consequences not realized initially.
I found it interesting too. glad I managed to get someone else excited in sleep.
Like they say in psychology / psychiatry "normal" the only "normal" thing is just a program on the washing machine. It is interesting that once my doctor explained the "normal" ranges for example in blood tests indicate nothing and you must see the patient as a whole. Great video Vik, thank you.
I would love to see more complex case histories!❤
So well explained!
Thank you!
Do you have any stories about UARS patients? That would be really interesting as it's not a very well known condition.
I've lots of UARS stories. most of these people are ignored for years
Hey Vik.
Yes these case studies are most fascinating!
More please when you have the time!
I'm waiting for this op from you🙃
Very nicely narrated, a bit like a detective story :). Also good to know - I've had a thyroidectomy and, although my hormone levels are normal, I feel tired starting about 1 year after the surgery. Maybe it's something to look into, if my PSG will show no apnea.
it's worth checking your parathyroid and vitamin d as well. often see problems a year later
Very interesting video
Most fascinating!
thank you
Never seen young doctor with so much passion for the subject. Simply amazed with growing knowledge and understanding of the subject explained even more simple ways. I am a sleep apnea patient and have gained tremendous understanding of the problem through your videos. From India, Namaste 🙏
thank you 🙏
That's very interesting. My sleep apnea seems to have got significantly worse in the past couple of years despite losing a significant amount of weight, mainly sleeping on my side and learning to breathe through my nose day and night. I'm very much looking forward to my private consultation with you in a month's time and hoping you can find out what is going on!
I tried SINGING FOR SNORERES by ALISE OJAY - exercises the throat and tongue - and it helped but still get some bad nights
How are you learning to breathe through your nose at night? That's a big issue for me as I can kind of breathe through my nose during the day if I concentrate (deviated septum) but at night my mouth is open 100% of the night
I hope I can help you.
singing for snorers is very good.
I have a few videos on nasal breathing if you want to look around.
Great info😉
Thanks for watching!
What treatment did she go with? I have Graves and Hasimotos and sleep Apnea I also have huge tonsils. However I’m 59 docs won’t take my tonsils out. Yikes I wish you were in the states or could tell me a doc to go to that’s as smart as you are 😢
👍 Well done!! Please do more case study videos if you can!
👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much for doing these videos you really have given me hope. This one I can relate to a little. Currently waiting for sleep clinic referral but such a long wait. Started getting extreme weak and short of breath and high bp during the day to the point I ended up in a&e. Waking up at night with palpitations and choking. All heart tests are fine. Like this woman thyroid was borderline for me but now being treated for that. A month in not much difference. Did a sleep apnoea home study turns out moderate sleep apnoea and severe hypopnea. I have a problem with grinding my teeth to the point Ive been know to bite through new bite plates within a week . Watching your channel has taken away so much guilt over weight issues as I know now the reason for my struggles with this. I'm just desperate to feel well and get my life back. I'm so devoid of energy. This video had given me hope, thank you.
How do I sign up for the email
This is so fascinating! I'm waiting to see an ent with the HSE here in Ireland. Unfortunately the waiting lists are very large so I'll be waiting a while yet. I've been doing your exercises for snoring and I do think they're helping. I still wake up gasping for air but not as much as I was. Thank you ❤️
good luck, hope you get sorted soon.
Sounds like me! Did someone read my email plea to UCH? I have been on list at UCH Sleep Clinic for over a year but they wont see patients face to face. No one has taken a history or done other tests ( apart from inconclusive home sleep study). What can I do? Also get pulsatile tinnitus.
The hospital are making us a new floor in the hospital to bring together all four sleep centres at UCLH together. we are all in limbo at the moment waiting for this. I did send your email off, not sure what happened since sorry. I have very little control apart from the patients that are on my clinic list each day. I would call up and speak to someone. emails are hard as I get over 600 a day and I'm sure management get more.
Enjoy your videos because you seem down to earth and caring.👍
I appreciate that
Thank you for realising that just because what is written down as "normal" is not always normal for people. I have this issue with B12. I function great with a high level of B12, but as soon as it drops, my symptoms come back so it's nice to see medical personal realising, but also accepting, that normal isn't always normal. I unfortunately don't know my "good" level of B12 pre-when all this started for me, but I do know that when it's very high compared to the normal range I function.
please have a look at this video which explains that B12 levels aren't very good at working out how high your B12 levels are - you need to check for homocysteine and malonic acid to get a better idea about your B12 levels. B12 levels can be high on the test but in actual fact you might be deficient.
I hope it helps.
@@VikVeerENTSurgeon I was diagnosed as likely to have pernicious anaemia but no markers on the intrinsic factor, however my first B12 level was under the minimum of normal. So I did the 6 booster jags, then switched to 3 monthly, which wasn't much cop, so was moved to 2 monthly. I can't get it any faster, so I follow most people who are diagnosed with it and self inject more often.
I stopped when my last blood test/b12 jag showed it as above normal levels as I was feeling really good symptom wise etc, to check how I feel with going back to the 2 monthly, but by 6 weeks (now) it has really hit me again, so I'm going to start again. The only thing I do is take folate as well to help bind it, I believe. Unfortunately 2 monthly via the NHS is the most I can get, and not had any of the mentioned tests done with it, so I'll just carry on doing it myself and know I feel much better that way. I suspect I need a high amount to be normal, but because it's at the top end of normal it looks like I've tons to spare to do me the 2 months. But it doesn't. All I get is that I'm within the range, so everything is groovy on the tests.
I love your videos, Dr Veer. I'd like to come to London and be your patient!! Do you ever work with foreigners? I'm serious. I'd like to come to London and have you help me treat and/or cure my sleep apnea. In the meantime, I keep watching your videos, which I find very comforting. All best to you,
Laura Mahan
Did anyone check her FT3 level? I used to have sleep apnea when I was on levothyroxine monotherapy and I was severely hypothyroid despite a TSH of 2. I have Hashimotos and atrophic thyroiditis. My throat swelling and myxedema symptoms resolved after I changed to LT3 (liothyronine) therapy.
Thank you for this video. This actually answered my question I posted on your last video. I'm waking up very often during the night and my sleep study was normal.
I guess I have to make an appointment for a DISE.
Thank you Dr. Veer. You are great at explaining all these things. I look forward to more case studies, if you do them. This was quite informative!
Doctor Could you please find some time to do one on restless legs syndrome
its driving me crazy my jerks are so severe i can never relax sleep
I feel the crawling sensation and then very noticeable jerks totally embarrassing
i feel i can't go on with this many thanks ps love your videos ♥️
Ritalin helps. A lot!
I would say tell my story Vic but then it wouldnt be anonymous...or fictional example! 😂
GDPR / consent / general NHS systems in my way etc. nice to hear from you
Please do not use those stock photo video clip, they are misleading and distract from what you saying, thank you.
Your videos are so comforting. I am glad that someone believes that sleeping is an issue and is trying to help those of us that are in need.
Hai man ur prfect plz video introduce
Eagle syndrom ❤
Vik Veer(UK) how very interesting Case Study like the walk through.
Hi Vik, finding your content very useful at the moment. Thanks!
Also, have you any information or videos on custom Mandibular advancement devices or MA surgery? Cheers
I wanted to do this with experts in these fields but life and covid have made this much harder to meet up. I might do a basic video on these options.
These videos are fascinating and informative. Thank you!! (from New York)
Glad you like them!
Well done Vik, another great video
very interesting. thanks for posting. My experience here in the U.S. if you have a Dx of anxiety then you aren't having any sleep issues it's just anxiety you don't need any further intervention.
I'm sure there are better sleep centres in the US, I'm sorry you've had a bad experience thus far. keep going, you'll get it sorted.
Another excellent and interesting video presentation, thank you.
Best regards
Glad you enjoyed it
Oooooh... I have autoimmune hypothyroidism and when we adjusted my thyroxine meds I had episodes of waking up with a startle and my heart racing... Now I understand why!
Like the detective story! Thanks!
a lot of medicine is like being a detective
Awesome! Thank you for sharing band explaining so well in layman's terms
I enjoyed this video and would enjoy other patient case histories. Thank you.
Thank you
@@VikVeerENTSurgeon Hi Dr Vik, I had my Watchpat sleep study done a few months ago and spoke to you on the phone. My sleep study came back negative for apnea but you did mention some snoring. I’m still waking up gasping for air some days as my airway becomes closed, also snoring very loudly, my BP has shot up and I’m suffering from severe brain fog and chest tightness, I do not feel well at all, I feel like the sleep study has missed out on UARS….
So interesting.
This is extremely interesting! I would very much like to see more videos like this!
Excellent
Thanks
I might have to tell the 'anonymous' story of the bearded surgeon....
it's getting less anonymous by the day
Soooooo good!!!! 😮❤