Woke up panting

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Napnea
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Woke up panting

Post by Napnea » Mon Sep 15, 2014 9:17 am

I stopped CPAP last night at 12:30 AM because I awoke taking VERY short breaths.
I'd call it panting except it was light and not heavy.
Very uncomfortable. Lasted for about an hour after taking off the mask.
Rest of night was pretty comfortable.

Today I'm a BIT tired. Breathing has become normal.

Anyone else get panting from the CPAP? New (less than week) user here.

It also gives a "feeling" of heart skips when I first start the thing on going to bed.
Xanax helps, but this panting was a bit scary.

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Additional Comments: CPAP is A-Flex and not C-Flex. Not using humidifier. Pressure 11 cm
(Male, 74 yrs old, 6', 250 lbs down from 354 a few years back
but plateaued against further loss anything short of starving.
Starting pressure 8.0 cm ramps up to 11 during night.
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LSAT
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Re: Woke up panting

Post by LSAT » Mon Sep 15, 2014 9:59 am

Anxiety?

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Julie
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Re: Woke up panting

Post by Julie » Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:01 am

In his sleep LSAT?

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Napnea
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Re: Woke up panting

Post by Napnea » Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:03 am

Could be anxiety. I tend to that.
I did take half a xanax and felt better, but wow, what a wakeup.

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Mask: Mirage™ FX Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear
Additional Comments: CPAP is A-Flex and not C-Flex. Not using humidifier. Pressure 11 cm
(Male, 74 yrs old, 6', 250 lbs down from 354 a few years back
but plateaued against further loss anything short of starving.
Starting pressure 8.0 cm ramps up to 11 during night.
Not using humidifier.
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ems
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Re: Woke up panting

Post by ems » Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:05 am

Wow... great going on the weight loss!

How about posting a screen shot of your data so the knowledgeable folks here can offer suggestions. Also, talking to your doctor would be a good idea. Have you had a check up/blood work recently? It never hurts to keep him/her in the loop. Keep in mind that none of us are doctors and he/she knows you best. Peace of mind works wonders.

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