OSA range of symptoms

General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
Jeanine

Re: OSA range of symptoms

Post by Jeanine » Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:25 pm

I have not experienced reduction in appetite, I eat more sugary stuff for energy than I feel is normal. I'm average sized. I have sensitive eyes already due to Lasix. I've had no palpitations. I'm 51, and have every other symptom. Not on a machine yet, just diagnosed with Complex SA. I'll get an ASV in a few weeks I guess. Just had my third sleep study night before last so waiting on that result. I thought no way would I be able to tolerate any mask due to my claustrophobia, but I've used the one that just goes on the nose. Not the nasal pilllow, but the other nasal mask and I was fine. We can do this! You all are awesome! We deserve good restorative sleep every night! Good luck to you! See a sleep specialist and educate yourself.

Jeanine

Re: OSA range of symptoms

Post by Jeanine » Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:27 pm

I have not experienced reduction in appetite, I eat more sugary stuff for energy than I feel is normal. I'm average sized. I have sensitive eyes already due to Lasix. I've had no palpitations. I'm 51, and have every other symptom. Not on a machine yet, just diagnosed with Complex SA. I'll get an ASV in a few weeks I guess. Just had my third sleep study night before last so waiting on that result. I thought no way would I be able to tolerate any mask due to my claustrophobia, but I've used the one that just goes on the nose. Not the nasal pilllow, but the other nasal mask and I was fine. We can do this! You all are awesome! We deserve good restorative sleep every night! Good luck to you! See a sleep specialist and educate yourself.

emma_chase
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Re: OSA range of symptoms

Post by emma_chase » Tue Aug 01, 2017 7:00 pm

Many of the above symptoms can be attributed to untreated OSA.

Keep in mind that long term untreated OSA can cause "Inflammation" in the body, trigger physical and emotional and cognitive misery and and generally make us feel old and awful. High CO2 and Low O2 can explain some of the heart and brain and neuro symptoms you describe as well. Weird heartbeats or tachycardia can happen after apneas and de-saturations (Low Oxygen).

There is even a condition called Pickwick's that can cause low daytime Oxygen. It's formal name is 'Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome'.

See how 6 months of CPAP makes you feel.

Is your GP tracking things like your inflammatory markers? e.g. "CRP" is a good one to follow.

If not, ask your GP to test it and keep asking your numbers every 3 months. A good level is below "1.0".


Emma

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Rainmom177

Re: OSA range of symptoms

Post by Rainmom177 » Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:32 pm

Well, I'm only a week in, and I'm looking forward to seeing what symptoms resolve with CPAP therapy! I've been feeling pretty crappy off and on for so many years now. I've been sure that I've had a sleep problem for a long time, but thought it was solely because of my choice to not get as many hours of sleep as I should. But every time I've tried to get more sleep, it hasn't helped me feel better. And sometimes it made me feel worse, which I could never figure out. But it's starting to make sense now.
I pulled out my journal from last summer and I had listed all these symptoms I had and was wondering the cause. I don't know that they can ALL be attributed to apnea, but this complaint I wrote down stood out to me: "wake up with fast pulse, feel kinda jittery, shallow breathing". Well, it certainly makes sense now!! That symptom I can attribute 100% to sleep apnea!