Terrib,

Slap your stupid Dr upside the head and tell him he's a F'n retard.According to the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research, approximately 38,000 deaths occur on an annual basis that relate to cardiovascular problems that in one way or another are connected to sleep apnea. These problems include high blood pressure, hypertension and stroke, among others. Most famously it's believed hall of fame football player and Green Bay Packer legend, Reggie White's death was linked to his sleep apnea.

There was also just a study that was published recently that showed a higher cancer mortality rate for people who suffer from sleep apnea. It's nothing to take lightly and the fact that this Dr did is pretty telling, especially if your husband is on an opiate pain medication as it depresses the central nervous system which slows the cardio vascular system. The combination of an opiate and anything else that will slow the cardio vascular system can be deadly...mixing oxy or hydro's and alcohol is attributed to many deaths.

If he's suffering from sleep apnea and is on anything else that would slow his breathing I'd be concerned so look at the side effects of any Rx or OTC meds he's taking just to be safe.

Keep your chin up and slap that Dr.

Eric