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Hello. I guess since this is a new forum there haven't been too many messages. I have a problem with the apnea. I got a CPAP machine just before Christmas. I am having the devil of a time getting used to using it. I have changed from the full mask to just the nose mask, I have had them lower the pressure from 18 to 16, and I still just can't stand it more than about 2 hours a night. Actually it was after I got the CPAP that I decided to get the WLS surgery. I don't think I will ever get to the point of being able to use it all night. My husband got one the same time I did and he flakes out by 9 at night and sleeps until 7 or later. He has no problem at all adjusting to the machine.

I had a sleep study in January. They said I have sleep apnea, among other things. I am on a cpap, which has really helped. I am to return to the neurologist for results in another week. I did get a copy of my results. What criteria do they use to differentiate between degrees od severity? It was recommended in my report to do a pulse oximetery, to determine if I needed oxygen at night. My desaturation level got down to 66% at night. With the cpap there were still episodes of apnea, with 68% desaturations. At what point do they recommend oxygen? Thanks for any answers anyone may have. DeeAnn R.

My name is Tammie. I am a registered sleep tech from Tulsa, Oklahoma. May I suggest a repeat study with Bilevel titration. 18 cm is awful high. The change of setting will probably do the trick. Gook luck and email me if you have any questions. [email protected].

Hi, I was diagnosed with sleep apnea after a sleep study in December. I also was found to have restless leg syndrome also. The pulmonologist said my o2 sats were below 70%. and it was as if someone was strangling me in my sleep! I was given Klonopin and don't have to wear the cpap only O2 at 2L all night. I think the nasal cannula is a little less cumbersome, than the cpap.

I have restless leg syndrome and take klonopin also. If my legs aren't bothering me when I first go to sleep I won't take the klonopin but I can usually tell when I'm going to need it. Soaking in a really not bathtub helps the RLS also.

I've heard of two things that helps restless legs and one is to 'sit' against a wall. Put your back against it, feet a little wider than shoulder width and then scoot down to 'sit'. Hold that for about 5 minutes. Also seltzer water with a little juice in it helps. The seltzer has a little bit of quinine in it and it helps delay the spasms. Hope this helps!

I've heard of two things that helps restless legs and one is to 'sit' against a wall. Put your back against it, feet a little wider than shoulder width and then scoot down to 'sit'. Hold that for about 5 minutes. Also seltzer water with a little juice in it helps. The seltzer has a little bit of quinine in it and it helps delay the spasms. Hope this helps! !

hello has any here had surgery thats has sleep apnea.?. did you have to use your cpap at anytime?