Sleep well ... using the NASAL CPAP
@lookatdesktop (27156)
Dallas, Texas
June 3, 2016 11:40pm CST
I was diagnosed with Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea back in the year 1995. I was prescribed the Nasal CPAP machine to be used every night for the rest of my life. I have often gone to sleep without it and for that I am not proud.
The list of complications from sleep apnea include such issues as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and acid reflux that can lead to stomach ulcers.
So, that in mind, I will definitely be sleeping with my CPAP on!
CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure. For more about this condition go to the link below:
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
4 Jun 16
I hope your asthma is controllable. I hope your health remains for many many years to come. Peace.
@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
5 Jun 16
@enlightenedpsych2 , Cool. I bought an infusion pitcher last month. But, I sliced 2 lemons to place in the cylinder and after several days the water became lemon aid so I have to try to use less lemon per pitcher in the future.less lemon, drink the water more often so it doesn't turn into lemon aid, lol
@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
4 Jun 16
Yes, thank you. I will try to not forget. I have not been doing it like I should and I intend to get back to using it every night. It may extend my life even. That would be a good thing.
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
7 Jun 16
@enlightenedpsych2 Just for that I will add my additional remarks. I do not want to look into any type of laser surgical procedures or an implant. Thanks but no thanks.
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
6 Jun 16
@enlightenedpsych2
I would say I do have to agree with you.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
6 Jun 16
@enlightenedpsych2
Welcome and you also have a good day today.
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
4 Jun 16
I've had a cpap machine for just about as long as you have. I am completely unable to sleep without my machine these days. Things are so bad that when I was ready to move and my bed had been taken apart and everything packed up, my last two nights in my home were unbearable for me. I had to sleep on my love seat (not the best place to even try to sleep) and I didn't have anywhere to plug in my machine nearby. So by the time I moved, I plugged in the machine, threw a blanket on the mattress and passed out! Sleep never felt so good!
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
4 Jun 16
Two nights without it might very well be stressful. I know that sleeping in the upright position in that love seat was better than letting your airways become blocked from laying flat on a mattress. I for one had a good night sleep with my CPAP. I think my wife might have Sleep Apnea but she needs to go to the doctor to get tested for it. She has insomnia and can't seem to sleep without taking Benadryl or Tylenol PM at night and even then she has a time getting good REM sleep.
@Iam_jauntyjen (5452)
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4 Jun 16
My husband snores too loud at night. I do not know exactly if snorring is tantamount to sleep apnea.
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
4 Jun 16
Snoring is one thing that is an indicator but not the only indicator of sleep apnea. A simple sleep study over night is the best way to rule out sleep apnea or prove he has it. In any case doing the test is advisable. snoring is not the only factor. The main thing with obstructive sleep apnea is the repeated interference of air flow into the lungs caused by a thickening in the throat that blocks the airways, this can be caused by a deviated septum in the nasal area or can be down further in the throat. The simple and most important thing to do is have a doctor take a look and either prescribe a sleep study to rule it out. Another indicator of sleep apnea is obesity. But sleep apnea can be a strain on the heart and prevent a good night sleep and lead to congestive heart failure and high anxiety. We know what anxiety can do to people trying to get a good night's sleep. It is the number one leading cause of insomnia.
