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Sue
on 3/10/05 11:49 pm - Barberton, OH
Topic: RE: How do you know if CPAP is working?
I am kind of thinking the same thing! The only thing I do notice is that I sleep more restfully. I am a twirler when I sleep. My sheets have been staying on the bed now! I have had my machine for 3 months and still fall asleep in th afternoon and am yawning by 10 a.m..... Sue
justaboutkrazy
on 3/10/05 2:01 pm - Pensacola, FL
Topic: RE: Low oxygen levels anyone?? Help!!!
I know exactly what you mean about pulling it off. I do the same thing. I struggle to fall asleep with it on and then once I do I still take it off while Im sleeping and dont realize it till I wake up and its on the floor. Then for some reason I cant bring myself to put it back on. Has your doctor said how this may affect you during surgery? My pulmonologust didnt wanna approve me at first because he is afraid of breathing/oxygen problems after surgery. But I figure they do this surgery on people with apnea everyday, they must be able to prevent this kind of complication if theyre aware of it ahead of time. If you have any suggestions for how to kick the cigarettes send them my way. LOL. I have NO will power and I keep puffing away. Gotta fight one demon at a time I guess.
hessie28
on 3/10/05 10:23 am
Topic: RE: Anyone denied with sleep apnea?
I was just denied for my revision while documenting my sleep apnea.
hessie28
on 3/10/05 10:21 am
Topic: RE: i hate this machine!!!!
I can sympathize. I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea in November 2003. This was after losing 165 pounds. I have tried the CPAP for a year. I tried about 5 masks. I could not sleep at all with it. Either the air leaked out or I would take off in my sleep. Now I just got the dental device. Has a fancy name. Mandibular something. It goes over your teeth and pushed the jaw out. It is not bad at all . I have all caps and bridges and feel like they are getting loose. Now I have a upper respiratory thing going so can't use anything. I take Ambein also. I am so wiped out. To add to it, I also have Narcolepsy. I take Provigil for that. It also treats sleep apnea. I take Ritalin in the afternoon so I can stay awake for the drive home from work. Good luck with everything.
finda_nessy
on 3/10/05 8:47 am - Indianapolis (but at college in Evansville), IN
Topic: RE: sleep test questions:101
yeah, i am going to a clinic but am being seen by a nuerologist that specializes in sleep disorders. I was just wondering the whole process from A-Z....thanks for responding.
JOANNA U.
on 3/10/05 7:10 am
Topic: How do you know if CPAP is working?
I do not feel much different and I have been using my machine for about 3 weeks now. My hubby says he does not hear me snoring anymore, but I feel short of breath during the day. I am always doing heavy sighs and yawning every couple of hours. How do I know if its working right?
JOANNA U.
on 3/10/05 7:06 am
Topic: RE: sleep test questions:101
I never went to a neurologist. My PCP sent me to a sleep clinic and I stayed the night there and had my testing done. Good luck!
Haleyboysmom911
on 3/9/05 11:27 pm - TN
Topic: RE: Low oxygen levels anyone?? Help!!!
Thank you so much Mary for responding...my pulmonolgist had said that same thing but I never realized just how dangerous it was to have such low oxygen levels until I had read other posts on the board!! I've been quit for about a month and continuing to fight it...I really want this surgery and a healthier life...I am on c-pap and hate it as I keep pulling the mask off at night while I sleep...hard for me to get used to and I would much rather it Thanks again!! Jen in TN
justaboutkrazy
on 3/9/05 1:39 pm - Pensacola, FL
Topic: RE: Low oxygen levels anyone?? Help!!!
my oxygen levels drop when I sleep too. My pulmonolgist said it was from my sleep apnea and I have a cpap machine with oxygen attachment to wear at night. I cant tolerate the cpap machine however so I dont use either one. I am a smoker too and I know it does interfere with oxygen in your blood...so if you dont have any issues with apnea I would think quitting smoking would, if nothing else, IMPROVE your oxygen levels. From what my doc says its not an irreversable thing and can be back to normal with (in my case) weight loss. Hope this helps in some way. Love and Peace, Mary Brake
finda_nessy
on 3/9/05 6:35 am - Indianapolis (but at college in Evansville), IN
Topic: sleep test questions:101
Okay, I am very new to this so I appreciate any help offered. I was told by my pcp that I would be going to a neurologist because I was experiencing breathing problems while sleeping. So, they called and had an appointment set up for me, which isn't until April 20th. Now, I was told by the neurologists scheduling manager that I had to go through a consultation before the test. What happens during this meeting? I also have read through various posts that everyones first test is at home? How are you tested at home. I am just concerned because I live in Indianapolis, but I am at college right now in Evansville, so Iwant to make sure that when I drive 3 hours to one appointment, I am not just talking with the neurologists that day and get nothing else accomplished......I am so confused with this whole process.....can you all please HELP!!!!!
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