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Topic: RE: Cold and congestion with CPAP
I had the same problem. I just put a little bit of vicks vapor rub near my nostrils at the beginning then it didn't seem to work very well, so I went to a nasal spray (over the counter) that would keep my sinuses open for me.
Then my doctor prescribed nasanex (I believe it was) and it worked great until I got on my 2nd bottle then I discovered it had been slowly eating a hole in my septum. I'd been getting nose bleeds badly and attributed them to my blood pressure. But then once I discovered the hole in my septum, I noticed my nose bleeds went away and now my nose isn't congested anymore like it had been before.
I found that my congestion was worse using my heated humidifier I got with my CPAP machine.
Best wishes.
Then my doctor prescribed nasanex (I believe it was) and it worked great until I got on my 2nd bottle then I discovered it had been slowly eating a hole in my septum. I'd been getting nose bleeds badly and attributed them to my blood pressure. But then once I discovered the hole in my septum, I noticed my nose bleeds went away and now my nose isn't congested anymore like it had been before.
I found that my congestion was worse using my heated humidifier I got with my CPAP machine.
Best wishes.
Melissa
Topic: RE: Will increase in CPAP setting affect my surgery?
well, getting good sleep is also important for healing. they want you to be able to breathe while you heal. Being compliant on your machine is good - don't think that a change in pressure is going to make a difference for surgery. But it will after. If you see previous posts by me (Look on the left under my name) I posted what happened to me after surgery. I started having SEVERE dry mouth. They thought it was from me opening my mouth and I needed to start wearing a chin strap. NO what it was the pressure had gotten to strong - especially after loosing the first 50 lbs that I had to go from a 12 to a 7 about a month and a half after surgery.
(deactivated member)
on 11/11/10 7:47 am
on 11/11/10 7:47 am
Topic: RE: Dry mouth
Update-I turned my CPAP pressure down to 8, it was at 12, and had a beautiful nights sleep. No dry mouth, slept like a baby! Thank you!
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on 11/10/10 8:04 am
on 11/10/10 8:04 am
Topic: RE: Dry mouth
I'm so glad to have read this!!!! I have the same problem with my mouth opening and then getting a super dry mouth. It started just before surgery coinciding with weight loss. I'm down like 34 pounds. I used a chin strap last night and I cranked that baby tight, then used hair Barrett's to secure it to my hair so it would not shift. It cut down on the dry mouth, but not totally.
I was actually going to duct tape my mouth shut tonight.......until i read this!!! Come on, don't laugh to hard, I'm desperate!
I love my CPAP and my mask is comfy....I just hate this new dry mouth. So, tonight, I'll turn the pressure down to see if that helps! It HAS to be better than duct tape!
I was actually going to duct tape my mouth shut tonight.......until i read this!!! Come on, don't laugh to hard, I'm desperate!
I love my CPAP and my mask is comfy....I just hate this new dry mouth. So, tonight, I'll turn the pressure down to see if that helps! It HAS to be better than duct tape! 
Topic: Will increase in CPAP setting affect my surgery?
Hey all,
I have about a month until my surgery and I am going to do a CPAP titration in a few weeks b/c I have been waking up drenched in sweat and having that lack-of-oxygen headache again, like before I had CPAP. I have been SO TIRED lately but the CPAP company I use is backed up for titration units for a couple of weeks so I have been suffering :( I think my symptoms mean my pressure is too low?
Anyways, I am wondering, is there such thing as a case of Sleep Apnea that is so bad that they won't do surgery on that person? My current setting is 10cm but I suspect it needs to be increased and I wanna make sure I have the right setting before surgery, of course! I know they like to have a person on CPAP for at least 2 months before surgery, but does that apply to specific settings as well? I know Sleep Apnea causes a rise in blood pressure if untreated, and I figure that's why they want people on CPAP machines before surgery (?). My BP is still normal, always has been.
My (perhaps irrational) concern is that the surgeon will see my new setting and say "no more surgery for you" or change the date?
I have about a month until my surgery and I am going to do a CPAP titration in a few weeks b/c I have been waking up drenched in sweat and having that lack-of-oxygen headache again, like before I had CPAP. I have been SO TIRED lately but the CPAP company I use is backed up for titration units for a couple of weeks so I have been suffering :( I think my symptoms mean my pressure is too low?
Anyways, I am wondering, is there such thing as a case of Sleep Apnea that is so bad that they won't do surgery on that person? My current setting is 10cm but I suspect it needs to be increased and I wanna make sure I have the right setting before surgery, of course! I know they like to have a person on CPAP for at least 2 months before surgery, but does that apply to specific settings as well? I know Sleep Apnea causes a rise in blood pressure if untreated, and I figure that's why they want people on CPAP machines before surgery (?). My BP is still normal, always has been.
My (perhaps irrational) concern is that the surgeon will see my new setting and say "no more surgery for you" or change the date?
Surgery Date: 12/13/2010 - Wish me luck!
Topic: RE: Help?
you will need cpap treament before gastric surgery. that 8.5 could be how many episodes you are having PER HOUR. not the entire night. you stop breathing enough that its cause for concern. the follow up night will have you on the machine to know what pressure to set you up for. If they are calling you back, you _need_ treatment.
For me, I slept so poorly during the first night they couldn't put me on the machine. Normally if you have had enough episodes they will wake you about 1 or 2 am and put you on the machine. I too had to go back for a second night to find out the level of pressure I needed.
IF your not sleeping, your metabolism is in the tanker, and if thats the case loosing weight is near impossible. Do what you can now to help your health.
Well, thats what i say, follow your doctor's advice, I'm just someone on the internet LOL
For me, I slept so poorly during the first night they couldn't put me on the machine. Normally if you have had enough episodes they will wake you about 1 or 2 am and put you on the machine. I too had to go back for a second night to find out the level of pressure I needed.
IF your not sleeping, your metabolism is in the tanker, and if thats the case loosing weight is near impossible. Do what you can now to help your health.
Well, thats what i say, follow your doctor's advice, I'm just someone on the internet LOL
Topic: RE: Help?
I am in the ame boat as you. As far as I knoe you need to go to the second appt. Your Dr will requiered you to have the machine for the surgery. Ask you surgeon.
Good Luck!!!
Good Luck!!!
Topic: Help?
I had a sleep study last night..it was okay. Like most ppl, I was really uncomfortable and couldn't fall asleep. I left hoping I never had to do that again. :)
This afternoon a lady from the sleep study doc's office called and said I tested positive for mild sleep apnea. She said they wanted me to come back for an overnight CPaP treatment. I told them I would rather speak to my doc first and go from there. This is where I get confused and would appreciate it if someone could help me out. Like I mentioned, she said it was a mild case. She said that insurance require a 5 to cover costs for machinery and that I had a 8.5, That's all she said really. Does that mean that I stopped breathing 8.5 times during the study? Is it on a scale or is it not a scale. So, for example, someone has to stop breathing 5 times during their study for the insurance to cover equipment costs?
I am hoping my surgeon will allow me to wait until after my surgery before wanting me to schedule a second appt.
Thanks!!!
This afternoon a lady from the sleep study doc's office called and said I tested positive for mild sleep apnea. She said they wanted me to come back for an overnight CPaP treatment. I told them I would rather speak to my doc first and go from there. This is where I get confused and would appreciate it if someone could help me out. Like I mentioned, she said it was a mild case. She said that insurance require a 5 to cover costs for machinery and that I had a 8.5, That's all she said really. Does that mean that I stopped breathing 8.5 times during the study? Is it on a scale or is it not a scale. So, for example, someone has to stop breathing 5 times during their study for the insurance to cover equipment costs?
I am hoping my surgeon will allow me to wait until after my surgery before wanting me to schedule a second appt.
Thanks!!!
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