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- Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:39 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: feel like giving up on cpap... Update!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2870
feel like giving up on cpap... Update!
I am day 6 into cpap treatment. and have no signs of improvement. And I think it is cumbersome. I sleep well with it on it is just alot of work for not helping me. But last night I was up till 2 am trying to sleep. had to take a klon at that time. Plus the cold air is hurting my tooth. And it seems ...
- Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:47 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Klonopin for sleep apnea treatment?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6862
Re: Klonopin for sleep apnea treatment?
I use klons for anxiety. it helps me sleep. I have a very racy thoughts mind. I cant shut it off. so sleep is hard to find me. But with klon. I am tko in less then 30.
- Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:34 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: First night on Cpap Added to this topic for review night 5
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1380
Re: First night on Cpap
Thank you. I am trying hard to be optimistic.
chunkyfrog wrote:It looks like you are doing very, very well. Some results will appear quickly, others may take a while.
Patience is not easy, but repetition makes it easier to do each time, and the benefits will add up.
- Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:30 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: First night on Cpap Added to this topic for review night 5
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1380
Re: First night on Cpap
Where do I find this software? I dont know how to look for uncle bob. Congratulations to both of you. Great job! What you need to do is get the Rescan software and you can see for yourself how well you are doing. You can download it from a member here named Uncle_Bob. Your tech can still give you hi...
- Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:12 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: First night on Cpap Added to this topic for review night 5
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1380
Re: First night on Cpap
ALLL very good tips and helpful advice. I appreciate it. very much. I will start to journal and keep track of my days. I am still very tired. Still having alot of headaches. No energy. I didnt make any trips to the bathroom on the first 2 days and now up to 2 times a night. I know I am still new to ...
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 3:53 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: could this be from the cpap
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1672
Re: could this be from the cpap
Just got back from the doctor. the EKG was normal. bp was 180/80. But he still thinks it is muscular. Got a script for motrin and flexeril. I hope this is nothing. just wanted to let u guys know.
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:41 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: could this be from the cpap
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1672
Re: could this be from the cpap
It could be from sleeping in one position instead of bouncing around the bed for hours. Make sure your neck is fully supported by a good pillow. You may want to roll up a small towel and insert it into the pillow case on top of the pillow, if the pillow is getting old, to give you more neck support...
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:40 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: could this be from the cpap
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1672
Re: could this be from the cpap
Since you have only been on CPAP 1 or 2 nights, it may be a muscle strain from sleeping with your head in a different position on the pillow with the mask on. I always sleep on my left side. always. So the cpap was no problem. Only been on it for 1 night so far. I have had this type of pain before ...
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:38 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: could this be from the cpap
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1672
Re: could this be from the cpap
Ummm I don't think it has to do with CPAP. Which side of the neck? Left side. it runs from the back of my ear down to my shoulder. I can barely move my head it hurts so bad. I have had this before. and My bp isnt responding to meds. My mom died of the same issue I have. massive stroke. when I breat...
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:48 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: could this be from the cpap
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1672
could this be from the cpap
I have this pain. running down the back of my ear into the side of my neck and down into my shoulder and into my chest. throbbing and hurts when i inhale. any ideas what it can be? Could this be from the Cpap?
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:16 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: First night on Cpap Added to this topic for review night 5
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1380
First night on Cpap Added to this topic for review night 5
I did really good. Kept the mask on all night. didnt get up one time to go to the bathroom, I slept from 10-9am. that is 3 hours less then usual. I feel a lil bit more rested. Shouldnt i feel more rested? I feel like I can go back to bed. So far no headache. my husband said I was even talking in my ...
- Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:26 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: I got my first cpap. What do u think about the set up?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 606
Re: I got my first cpap. What do u think about the set up?
should I call them tomorrow about getting a heated hose? Do i have to worry about getting liquid up my nose? What is rainout?
- Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:03 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: I got my first cpap. What do u think about the set up?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 606
I got my first cpap. What do u think about the set up?
ok after a hour at the cpap place. this is my set up.... Resmed quattro fx mask small Pap headgear H5i heated humidifier Resmed autoset s9. Came with a modem that will communicate with the company so adjustments can be made. and it has a sd card. There was alot to learn and because of my learning di...
- Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:21 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: can u have apnea while awake?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2149
Re: can u have apnea while awake?
I am hoping things will improve like u guys say. they say I am moderate. The only way I know I am stopping breathing is because i start gasping. I am worried about it.
- Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:37 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: get my cpap tomorrow
- Replies: 2
- Views: 308
Re: get my cpap tomorrow
LOL. good idea.cosmo wrote:If you have a smart phone with data, you could give us a play by play while there. We can help you through it