Central sleep apnea in a healthy toddler - my grandchild, Emmy.

[spikesjojo]

My grandchild, Emmy, had a sleep study done this month on the 13th. We got the results of that study yesterday, and she has central sleep apnea. It's a rare form of apnea that means her brain stops sending the signal for her to breathe as she sleeps. We've been referred to a pediatric pulmonologist and a neurologist for testing, and she might also

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[brunettepet]

Well, it's a good thing she was brought in for testing. Poor girl, her disruptive sleep must be exhausting and her night terrors scary for the family.

Whiplash? Poor you, too!

[spikesjojo]

It really is scary - I am so glad her mother took her in and had her tested. And yes, ouch!

[jesterlady]

I'm afraid I have no information, but she's (you as well) are definitely in my prayers.

[spikesjojo]

We're still waiting to find out - prayers are wonderful!

[enigmaticblues]

I have a few clients with central sleep apnea, but they're all veterans, and most of them have head trauma. Good thoughts are with her, though! I hope they find a treatment that works.

[spikesjojo]

That's the scary part - it doesn't appear that there really is any treatment that always works, and a lot of what works for an adult body can't be used for a toddler.

[the_moonmoth]

No medical knowledge in this arena, but my well-wishes to the little one x

[spikesjojo]

Wishes are wonderful - I believe in positive energy being sent to a person.

[velvetwhip]

I have no medical knowledge but she is in my prayers. I am so sorry she has to go through this. I am also sorry you've been hurt. I hope times become less interesting for you all very soon. *so much love to you*

I am here if you need to talk, okay? Love you, honey.

Gabrielle

[spikesjojo]

I love you so much! I know you're here and it does help - and Jenna is holding together far better than I would. But every nap and bedtime, kinda scary.