Need help treating sleep apnea and HCV

1.Age – 35 yrs

2. Sex - Male

3. country - U.S.A. - Ohio

4. climate – Unpredictible weather sometimes - generally cold to cool temps Nov -
April. cloudy and rainy the most in April and May. Moderate heat to Hot and
Humid June - Oct

5. current complain – Diagnosed in 2003 with a moderate case of Sleep Apnea (After
6-8 hours of sleep, still feel un-refreshed and tired throughout the whole day.)
Also diagnosed with HCV from blood tests in March 2007 (inherited from Mother at
birth due to a blood transfusion as far as we know.) I was recently diagnosed as
having Hep A instead of HCV from a local Homeopathic doctor...?

6. current medicine you are taking – Have taken BCW, Bee Pollen, and Whole Leaf
Aloe Vera with no real results. Currently taking Aquatic Silver Solution (when
available) mixed with liquids for purification. Also taking Natrum as needed for
acid reflux, heart burn, nausea, etc. approx. 500mg of Vitamin C daily and Super
Papaya Enzyme chewable after meals.

7. sign & Symptom of disease – Breathing stops during sleep or about to sleep.
Feel tired throughout the day and excessive gas and bloating daily.

8. Slight back history –
Wieght = 145-150 lbs., Height = 5'6', some stress due to finances. Obtained a sleep
study test in 2003 and doctors confirmed that I had a moderate case of obstructed
sleep apnea. in 2007 I learned of my mother having HCV, so I got tested and it was
confirmed that I do have HCV too. Within the last 6 months, I went to see a local
homeopathic doctor who diagnosed me as having Hep. A instead of HCV. He also told
me I have some unsyncronization in the Stomach, Splean, and Pancreas. His primary
form of diagnosis was done through negative energy and iridology. I received a few
acupressure treatments to clear the HCV, but have not been able to continue
faithfully due to the cost of vists (he does not accept insurance - or maybe
insurance does not accept him...?)

Here is the test info:

a. Sleep Test (2003) - The polysomnogram study was performed in the usual fashion.
The total time in bed was 453.0 minutes (7.6 hours). The total sleep time was
442.5 minutes (7.4 hours) resulting in a sleep efficiency of 98%, which is normal.
The latency to sleep onset is 5.5 minutes, which is consistent with possible
moderate - severe daytime sleepiness. Latency to REM sleep is 80 minutes, which
is reduced. All stages of sleep were encountered but there was a reduction in the
percentage of slow wave sleep at 9.6%. The arousal/awakening index is normal.
The total apnea/hypopnea index is moderately elavated at 12.9. This rose to 16.3
while in REM stage sleep in the supine position. There were a total of 25
obstructive events and 70 hypopneic events throughout the study. No central
events were noted. The min. saturation is 92% with a range of 92-99% and a mean
saturation of 97%. No significant EEG or EKG abnormalties were noted. Mild
snoring was present
throughout the study. The periodic limb movememnt of sleep index is normal at 3.7.
Impression = Mild obstructvie sleep apnea. 780.53 and possible moderate - severe
daytime sleepiness.

b. Metabolism (2007 - Normal) - T BIL 1.3 (High), Calcium 9.2, Bun 19, Creat 1.0,
Bun / Creat 19.0, GFR Non-AF >60, GFR AFR AM >60, Glucose 82, Sodium 140,
Potassium 4.2, Chloride 103, CO2 27, Anion Gap 10, T Protein 8.0, Albumin 4.7,
Globulin 3.3, ALB/GLOB 1.4, ALK PHOS 65, AST 27, ALT 27, Chol 160, Trigly 116, HDL
39 (Low), LDL CALC 98, WBC 5.2, RBC 5.14, HGB 15.9, HCT 46.0, MCV 89.5, MCH 30.9,
MCHC 34.5, RDW 12.5, PLT 286, MPV 9.3

c. HCV (2007) - anti-HCV 3.0 Strip Immunoblot Assay - C100p 0, C33c 4, C22p 4, NS5
0, hSOD 0, HCV Genotyping by sequencing = 1b, HEP C RNA Quant Real-Time PCR = H4.7
(Viral load result for HCV is 47,500 IU/ML. The LOG 10 value of HCV RNA is 4.7.

d. Abdominal Ultrasound (2007) - The gullbladder is normal in appearance. No
gallstones, wall thickening, or surrounding fluid is seen. Sonographic Murphy's
sign is negative. The liver is normal in size and echotexture without focal
lesion. There is no intrahepatic or extrahepatic biliary dilatation. The common
bile duct is normal, measuring 5mm. The visualized pancreas is unremarkable. The
spleen measures 9.2cm in longitudinal dimension, without focal lesion. The right
kidney measures 9.4cm in longitudinal dimension. Parenchymal echotexture is
normal. No focal lesions are seen and there is no evidence of hydronephrosis or
renal calculus. The left kidney measures 11.4cm in longitudinal dimension and is
normal. No mass or fluid collection is seen adjacent to the kidneys. Limited
views of the IVC and aorta are unremarkable.

9. family back ground – Father – 67 yrs.. No problems of heart/diabetes/breathing.
Mother – 63 yrs..No problems of heart/diabetes/breathing,
Brother – 41 yrs - Severe sleep apnea
Sister – 38 Yrs - No problems.

10. qualification of patient – VB. NET Application Developer.

11. Nature of working – Most of the time sitting at Laptop or PC.

12. desire and aversion of food – usually a bowl of All-Bran Yogurt Bites with
skim milk for breakfast, Lunch m-f is usually a variation of ramen noodle,
di'giorno pizza, chicken nuggets / fries (store bought) microwavable, half baked
chicken breast with white rice and mixed vegetable or with pasta and white sauce,
occasional sub sandwich from quiznos or subway. Dinner is usually baked chicken
breast with white rice and mixed vegetable or pasta with white sauce, cheeseburger
(cooked on lean fat machine) with fresh tomatoe, pizza ocasionally, and
ocasionally soup with garlic toast during cooler days / months. Try to avoid
fried foods as much as possible. No known allergies to specific foos, but seem to
have excessive gas and bloating frequently.

13. Mind-behavior, anger, irritability, hurry, impatient – Fairly picky person and
usually somewhat organized. Occasional road rage, and sometimes impatient. Don’t
mix with people quickly, have own standards of choosing friends. Don't have much
of a sense of humor and sometimes tend to take things to seriously. Don't do much
reading and find it hard to retain information. I can read one paragraph and not
even remember what it was about. Unless it's something I am really interested in.
Occasional bike riding or walking and some swimming in the summer months.
Otherwise relaxing at home.

14. Aggravation & Amelioration – Not really sure if apnea is the cause of my
daytime sleepiness, but it makes sense based on the 2003 findings. I wonder about
the HCV/Hep A contributing effects too. Have tried C-PAP for 6 or months
faithfully with no results. Now have BI-PAP, which tried for about 3 months and
also no results. Now only use machine occasionally trying to trick myself into
thinking I will feel better the next day. Usually doesn't work though.

Please suggest me the treatment and let me know if you need more information.
Sincerely,

Ken