<p>Well, he hasn’t had the sleep study, but he will. Interesting to hear about the correlation between ADHD and sleep problems. My son’s ENT first came up with this idea to test his sleep patterns when he heard my son takes Adderral and tends to be extremely anxious.</p>
<p>If it turns out to be sleep apnea and he can be treated, he may not need as much Adderall or Red Bull once he’s sleeping better. </p>
<p>My average-sized husband uses a Bi-PAP machine, after CPAP was shown in a follow-up sleep study not to be effective. If he falls asleep without it, he feels head-achy and tired the next day.</p>
<p>I definitely agree either device could be a romance-killer for a teenager. The air that blows out of the mask startles and chills me if my husband gets too close. I liken it to sharing a bed with Dark Vader. It took me a long time to get used to the whooshing sound, even though it was a VAST improvement over the Boeing 747 I used to sleep next to. There are other times and places for romance, but I can see how awkward it might be for a teenager. </p>
<p>Airport security is another issue. At every airport the case has been opened and closely examined. </p>
<p>Good luck, limabeans. I hope your little bean gets the help he needs. Will you let us know?</p>