Alcohol and Using a CPAP Machine - Do they Mix?

General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
magnus
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Post by magnus » Wed May 23, 2007 1:33 am

If there's one good thing this condition has done for me, I've been able to cut back on my coffee intake. I used to take 3 mugs in the morning and another 3 in the afternoon just to get me through the day.

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Post by Guest » Wed May 23, 2007 10:48 am

I used to enjoy a couple of stiff drinks but the effect on my sleep was significant before the therapy. I would wake up after sleeping through the night but felt like I never slept. My legs would be sore and it took at least two days to completely recover.
After using the CPAP for a week, I felt so much better and I thought maybe I could bring cocktail hour back... but I was very wrong. The same symptoms returned immediately. No need to ask the doctor, it is too obvious that even a couple of drinks causes problems.


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Babette
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Post by Babette » Wed May 23, 2007 10:58 am

Anybody tried a single malt in the humidifier?

I'm sure Blarg has tried a turnip...

LOL,
B.


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