Sleep Apnea Question?
Written by admin on April 6, 2009 – 1:41 pm -I just had a sleep study done. Results were:
28 sponatneous arousals.'
1 REM arousals
31 Snoring arousals
total: 61
Mild, intermittent snoring was noted while supine.
Apnea-hypoapnea events per hour .89
1 during REM and 4 events in Non REM
Respiratory related arousals per hour: 5.69
Mean Oxygen saturation: 96.61 0 desaturation episodes below 90% with a nadir of 90%
Cadiac monitoring: Normal sinus rythm with no significant arrythmias noted.
Diagnosis:
Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome, adult.
I am 26, currently BMI of 35, get only about 3 hours a sleep at night with exesseive daytime sleepiness, and have asthma.
Should I worry?
Hmm.
Your weight and asthma affects this, almost directly.
You should always worry if you are not getting more than 8 hours of sleep a night.
You should go see a doctor and see what they could do.
Sleep upright so you can breathe easier.
I'm not suggesting you take a sleeping pill, but you should probably limit food 2 hours from a normal bed time, limit light activity, and try to wind down from the rest of the day.
If you need to, stay up for 24 hours and then go to sleep at a normal time that you could get the most rest.
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Do you use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea?
Written by admin on April 6, 2009 – 1:40 pm -Do you use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea? If so, how long have you used it? Did you notice an immediate improvement, or did it take a while?
Was it hard to get used to using the machine?
Although I don't use a CPAP machine, I am a respiratory therapist that works for a national company that does alot of cpap/bipap machines for apnea patients. The average time it takes a person to get used to a machine is anywhere from 2 weeks to a month. The key though is for you and your DME company to come up with a mask that works the best for you and your sleeping needs. If you are a nose breather, and sleep on your stomach please let them know this. That way they can equip you with a mask that will provide you the best mobility but also seals like it needs too. Also, if you can only wear the machine for say 4 hours the first few nights, that is ok, it does take a little bit to get used to it. Hopefully the more you wear, the longer the time you can tolerate it. Also, please remember to wear the machine when you nap.
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My dad snores loudly, has sleep apnea, and has chronic halitosis. Does he have the devil in him?
Written by admin on April 6, 2009 – 1:40 pm -
sure
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My wife and I are both disabled .?
Written by admin on April 6, 2009 – 1:40 pm -Alright my wife and I are both disabled. She has virtually no left hip left ,and I have Severe Fibromyalgia ,Depression ,Anxiety ,Multiple Moods Disorder , Severe sleep apnea ,Chronic Back pain ,nerve damage , and severe disk degeneration . Every month it seems we go deeper and deeper in debt just trying to keep up with the regular bills .We have canceled cable tv . Long Distance phone ,I want to cancel our cell phones but ,do not want that $200 a line charge ,so that has to wait . My wife is the only one recieving disability ,I am still fighting for mine..Is anyone out there willing to help or give us some ideas ..Please do not be rude ..One day you may find yourself sitting where we are ..
Hopefully, some of this might help. Are there any local churches/ non-profits you can go to to ask for help? It doesn't matter whether or not you are a Christian, most will still help you with food, clothing, etc. As far as the disability goes, it always helps to have someone help who knows more about the system. Do you have any friends of friends who might know someone more familiar with the system. Perhaps a lawyer? There is also free credit counseling systems that can help you with your finances. That's all I can think of at the moment.
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