I am afraid to sleep sometimes - Sleep Apnea?!

I am afraid to sleep sometimes - Sleep Apnea?

I wake up with a headache, sore teeth, stuffed up nose, tired - exhausted, dry mouth, and breathless.

My husband says that I have started snoring, which is something I've never done before and it is getting louder and louder. He also says I grind my teeth sometimes and occasionally stop breathing for short periods of time.

I eat right and excercise plus take care of 2 kids and run a business. However, when I step on the scale, same number!
I've even been taking dietary suplements to boost my metabolism - no change!

What do you think?

I have sleep apnea
I've had it sense I was 14 which is rare
you are showing almost all the symptoms
I suggest you see a Doctor right away
they will most likely ask you participate in a sleep study so they can interpret your sleep pattern
then it may be 1 or 2 weeks to get the results and your doctor will discuss with you where to go from there
you may be placed on a breathing machine at night (nebulizer)
and though sleep apnea is usually a weight related issue
it can also be caused by trouble in the bronchi's- hints snoring- or asthma
you may also have an issue with your thyroid as well due to the (and I'm assuming) weight issue sense your concerned about the scale
the tyroid is near the bronchi's (if you slide your finger done your throat to the place in between your collar bones that is where you thyroid is you should be able to feel a grove) and if it is enlarged or there is a problem with it, it could be effecting your breathing and weight
mention the weight issue to your doctor as well