AHI Under 1... still feeling terrible
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AHI Under 1... still feeling terrible
Hey folks, new here. I've been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and use a neck brace to keep my chin up, slumberbump to keep me from being on my back, MAD to move my jaw forward and CPAP with pressure 14. I'm 27, 6'2", 170. All of these things have helped, but I still have some nights of terrible sleep where I feel like total shit despite a very low AHI. Most days I still feel pretty tired, but I'm not passing out on public transit anymore. Any thoughts on why, or what else I can do? Considering MMA now...
Here is a recent night that left me feeling TERRIBLE
Here is a recent night that left me feeling TERRIBLE
Re: AHI Under 1... still feeling terrible
It isn't unheard of to have co-existing, unrelated conditions. Some that I can think of that may cause fatigue are nutritional deficiencies, parasites (yes this can still happen to you in developed countries), blood sugar-related issues, thyroid issues, hormonal issues. Get a blood test done.
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Re: AHI Under 1... still feeling terrible
I have. All of my blood tests have come back fine. Maybe I have UARS?CPAPtalk wrote: ↑Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:00 amIt isn't unheard of to have co-existing, unrelated conditions. Some that I can think of that may cause fatigue are nutritional deficiencies, parasites (yes this can still happen to you in developed countries), blood sugar-related issues, thyroid issues, hormonal issues. Get a blood test done.
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That could be it. I'm no expert but to me it looks like you were asleep in the duration that the data was collected considering the relatively steady respiration rate. If I am reading it wrong, do you have trouble falling asleep fast or something insomnia-like?besmichael wrote: ↑Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:06 amI have. All of my blood tests have come back fine. Maybe I have UARS?CPAPtalk wrote: ↑Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:00 amIt isn't unheard of to have co-existing, unrelated conditions. Some that I can think of that may cause fatigue are nutritional deficiencies, parasites (yes this can still happen to you in developed countries), blood sugar-related issues, thyroid issues, hormonal issues. Get a blood test done.
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You included a bunch of stuff that wasn't necessary and omitted some stuff that was needed.
How many times during the night do you wake up? I see at least a couple for the one night you posted.
Do you take any medications of any kind? If so, what?
What are your specific complaints? "Feeling like crap" doesn't tell us much. Is it sleepy all the time or lack or energy or what?
viewtopic/t158560/How-to-post-images-for-review.html
You included a bunch of stuff that wasn't necessary and omitted some stuff that was needed.
How many times during the night do you wake up? I see at least a couple for the one night you posted.
Do you take any medications of any kind? If so, what?
What are your specific complaints? "Feeling like crap" doesn't tell us much. Is it sleepy all the time or lack or energy or what?
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Re: AHI Under 1... still feeling terrible
The most common sleep disorder - other than those directly related to breathing - is narcolepsy. Have you been tested for that?
Also, there are other less common sleep disorders. Also there are many disorders not classified as sleep disorders (such as diabetes, anemia, and many others) that can make you tired.
Also, there are other less common sleep disorders. Also there are many disorders not classified as sleep disorders (such as diabetes, anemia, and many others) that can make you tired.
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What percentage of people suffer from narcolepsy?D.H. wrote: ↑Fri Mar 16, 2018 11:12 amThe most common sleep disorder - other than those directly related to breathing - is narcolepsy. Have you been tested for that?
Also, there are other less common sleep disorders. Also there are many disorders not classified as sleep disorders (such as diabetes, anemia, and many others) that can make you tired.
Narcolepsy affects an estimated 1 in every 2,000 people in the United States. That's 200,000 Americans, and approximately 3 million worldwide. It is estimated that only 25% people who have narcolepsy have been diagnosed and are receiving treatment.
Can take years to diagnose. Not a very likely guess. (Google) Jim
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I think I would have trouble sleeping with all of that. How about filling in your equipment profile. We would like to see what machine you are using, your pressure (14 fixed?)and your mask selection .besmichael wrote: ↑Wed Mar 14, 2018 11:51 pmHey folks, new here. I've been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and use a neck brace to keep my chin up, slumberbump to keep me from being on my back, MAD to move my jaw forward and CPAP with pressure 14. I'm 27, 6'2", 170. All of these things have helped, but I still have some nights of terrible sleep where I feel like total shit despite a very low AHI. Most days I still feel pretty tired, but I'm not passing out on public transit anymore. Any thoughts on why, or what else I can do? Considering MMA now...
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Same! lol. That is a lot to try and sleep with. At least for me.LSAT wrote: ↑Fri Mar 16, 2018 1:51 pmI think I would have trouble sleeping with all of that. How about filling in your equipment profile. We would like to see what machine you are using, your pressure (14 fixed?)and your mask selection .besmichael wrote: ↑Wed Mar 14, 2018 11:51 pmHey folks, new here. I've been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and use a neck brace to keep my chin up, slumberbump to keep me from being on my back, MAD to move my jaw forward and CPAP with pressure 14. I'm 27, 6'2", 170. All of these things have helped, but I still have some nights of terrible sleep where I feel like total shit despite a very low AHI. Most days I still feel pretty tired, but I'm not passing out on public transit anymore. Any thoughts on why, or what else I can do? Considering MMA now...