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03-31-2015 08:44 PM
My Doctor is scheduling me for a Sleep Study to determine whether a CPAP machine/mask would benefit me. He said it would help my diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity - presumably because I am not getting good sleep due to sleep apnea?
Has anyone had improvement of the above after getting a CPAP machine? It's always interesting to hear other experiences.
TIA!
03-31-2015 08:46 PM
yes, I have worn a CPAP for 3 1/2 years now and I would not want to be without it. I sleep really well and hardly ever need a Nap. I have a lot of energy and fall asleep easily. I would do the Sleep Study without hesitation.
03-31-2015 09:26 PM
I had one done because of my breathingl I slelpt hocked airway, it was a seven opened to a 16, normal is 20. They wanted to put a stent or baloon but have a twisted trachea which no one knew. My best friend has diabetes, over weight like me, and trouble sleeping. After 4 years, she uses the machine, lost weight sleeps better, and heart problems under. It does take time to adjust to new things. YOU WILL MAKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
03-31-2015 09:38 PM
I have had 6 sleep studies. They were originally done to check my Oxygen Saturation levels while sleeping. This was after suffering Aspiration Pneumonia with my first heart attack. 3 studies came back positive for mild sleep apnea and 3 came back negative for sleep apnea.
Used an Oxygen Concentrator for 6 months after my bout with thjs deadly type of pneumonia. Further testing showed I was maintaining sufficient Oxygen Saturation levels when sleeping. Have not used any machine for years now.
03-31-2015 09:55 PM
04-01-2015 12:51 AM
04-01-2015 09:08 AM
Hi, Sherlene. When you go for your sleep study, you might want to bring along your own pillow and an extra blanket. Sadly, some of these places have very uncomfortable sleeping areas (too cold, not enough blankets, and uncomfortable pillows) and in order for the study (which is expensive and time consuming) to be done properly, you need to be able to fall asleep and stay asleep at least for a while.
I know someone who has gone for repeated sleep studies, and this has been that person's experience.
Depending upon the type of sleep apnea you have, you may also want to ask your dentist (and the sleep study professionals as well) if a custom-made dental device might help you if it is determined that you have sleep apnea. These mouthguard appliances keep your bite open at night so air can get in through your mouth. This dental device approach won't work, of course, if the breathing cessation occurring during sleep is not due to a minor mechanical defect or obstruction of the sinuses or throat.
All the best to you in your quest for a better night's sleep.
04-01-2015 09:16 AM
04-01-2015 09:23 AM
I had a sleep study. I couldn't sleep with electrodes on my head, not in my bed, and being filmed.
04-05-2015 05:19 PM
What so many fail to understand is that if you have sleep apnea, you are putting extra stress on your heart. So if you fail to correct the sleep apnea you are choosing to develop heart disease earlier than necessary.
I have had several sleep studies. I have used a CPAP machine for over 10yrs and I just accept it as a part of life, am grateful that it helps my health and get on with your life. The CPAP has not solved my sleeping problems but I will continue to use it anyway for because of the heart protection. The sleep studies tells them a ton about what your body does during sleep but there is really very little they can do to affect change in this important involuntary function beyond alleviating apnea.
Of course, being overweight (I am) could be a factor in all you medical problems. People with sleep apnea who lose weight usually improve or even eliminate the apnea, eliminate or reduce both hypertension and diabetes. Not easy, but chronic conditions all are affected by the life choices we make and none are "cured" by drugs.
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