"exacerbates" - and yes it does. Alcatraz, I didn't think you had sleep apnea, I just thought you had insomnia. Do you snore? Does your wife say you sometimes stop breathing at night? Does she say you sound like you are choking or gasping in your sleep?
I snore, but so far my wife hasn't said I stop breathing or am gasping/choking. I did a home sleep study recently (last weekend), and am still waiting to hear back on the results. I have no problems falling asleep, but I will get uncomfortable. The only position I can really lay in is on my back. I try to move to my side, but my shoulder(s) hurt and arm(s) fall asleep from the weight on them).
I kno that I am at risk for OSA due to my weight and especially my neck size (20 inches), but I am hoping I do not have it yet.
This reminds me of an article I read by Chad Aichs. I think I shall post it on EF.