Wearing/not wearing the mask for total sleep time?

32blownhemi · Post by **32blownhemi** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:53 am

I read on here where if you want maximum benefits you must wear your mask even when you think you MIGHT fall asleep. So I take that to mean don't ever sleep without it. But, as an example, last night I slept for 17 hours although I only wore the mask for 8 hours. It will start irritating me so I just take in off when I'm 1/2 asleep. But isn't 8 hours enough sleep? Or do you go downhill when it's not on? Seems like after you've had a 'good nights sleep' you've had all the deep sleep you need.... Thanks! Bill

LSAT · Post by **LSAT** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 6:44 am

32blownhemi wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:53 am
I read on here where if you want maximum benefits you must wear your mask even when you think you MIGHT fall asleep. So I take that to mean don't ever sleep without it. But, as an example, last night I slept for 17 hours although I only wore the mask for 8 hours. It will start irritating me so I just take in off when I'm 1/2 asleep. But isn't 8 hours enough sleep? Or do you go downhill when it's not on? Seems like after you've had a 'good nights sleep' you've had all the deep sleep you need.... Thanks! Bill

IMO...If you are sleeping 17 hours, there is something wrong and you should be discussing this with your doctor. The idea is that since you know that you have SA, when you sleep without the mask, you are having events where you stop breathing many time an hour...thus depriving your heart of oxygen during that period.

Bons · Post by **Bons** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:41 am

It’s not a matter of getting quality of sleep. It is a matter of sleeping safely. When you are having apnea’s you are not getting oxygenated and your body is experiencing stress.

Would you think it’s a good idea to hold your breath for several seconds many times an hour for twleve hours a day? Of course not. So don’t do it while sleeping.

MrsRinPDX · Post by **MrsRinPDX** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:51 am

I agree with LSAT, 17 hours of sleep means something is wrong. Consult your doctor.

D.H. · Post by **D.H.** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:58 am

You slept for nine hours without the mask and eight hours with! Depending on how severe your Apena is, those nine hours might be making you more tired than if you hadn't slept for that time! If you must sleep for seventeen hours, please do so with CPAP.

If you're a new CPAP patient, it's possible that you really do need that much sleep to make up for a chronic sleep deficit. However, if it persists, please see your sleep doc, as you may have additional sleep disorders and/or you Apnea might not be as well controlled as it could be.

nicholasjh1 · Post by **nicholasjh1** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 11:45 am

Without knowing how severe your apnea is I can't say for sure... but there's a good chance that you're 'sleeping' an extra 9 hours because you're blacking out from severe hypoxia. if your O2 levels go to low during your sleep there's a good chance you're just passing out (like over drinking) or blacking out.

jennmary · Post by **jennmary** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 12:05 pm

As others have explained.....it isn't just about good sleep. For 9 hours you deprived your brain and other organs of oxygen. I can totally sleep for 17 hours. It isn't something I do all the time but when given the opportunity? Like once a year? Yep. I don't think that means there is something wrong....unless this is a regular thing for you.

32blownhemi · Post by **32blownhemi** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:43 pm

Thank You for all the replies! Ok, so now I see why I have to wear it EVERY time I sleep. No, I don't sleep 17 hours every night but I'm a night person & usually go to bed at 3-4 am & get up at 12-2 pm. In fact, I'm wondering if my sleep study was that accurate seeing as how I had to try to go to sleep there at 11 Pm & they woke me up at 5 am... Except for Mon, Wed & Fri I set my alarm for noon to go to my workout with a trainer... They said I didn't have a bad case of SA & my machine starts at 4 & goes up to 7... I've been to the doctor several times in the last year because of being tired. First they did a complete physical & blood panel (I always have blood work twice a year & a physical every year anyway)... I did a test for my heart & it came out good (treadmill). 2 years ago they found a cyst on my pancreas but said it was no big thing but I have it checked once a year. 1 year ago I got diagnosed with GERD & take Lipitor for it. I'm scheduled to go to a neurologist next month. I'm supposed to make an appointment to have a camera put down my throat but haven't scheduled yet... I'm hoping I'm just exhausted because of SA.... Thanks again! Bill

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:52 pm

If you have a six shot revolver, you put one shell in the revolver, put it to your head, pull the trigger 5 times, you are safe pulling it one more time. Think for yourself, get real!

Jim

Don't forget to tell someone to hold your beer, and watch this!

32blownhemi · Post by **32blownhemi** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:11 pm

Goofproof wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:52 pm
If you have a six shot revolver, you put one shell in the revolver, put it to your head, pull the trigger 5 times, you are safe pulling it one more time. Think for yourself, get real! Jim

Don't forget to tell someone to hold your beer, and watch this!

Actually I have an 8 shot .357 S&W so I guess my odds are a little better? A beer? Over 30 years off of alcohol. If I were to drink it'd be like using a one shot pistol... I seriously had no idea that you could die from SA until I signed up on this site...

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:31 pm

32blownhemi wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:11 pm

Goofproof wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:52 pm
If you have a six shot revolver, you put one shell in the revolver, put it to your head, pull the trigger 5 times, you are safe pulling it one more time. Think for yourself, get real! Jim

Don't forget to tell someone to hold your beer, and watch this!
Actually I have an 8 shot .357 S&W so I guess my odds are a little better? A beer? Over 30 years off of alcohol. If I were to drink it'd be like using a one shot pistol... I seriously had no idea that you could die from SA until I signed up on this site...

I can't play the game, mines a Walther PPK, you lose every time, first shot! Only way to win is not to play. I put my XPAP on before I lie down 13 years I don't play the game with it either. Jim

32blownhemi · Post by **32blownhemi** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 12:38 am

Goofproof wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:31 pm

32blownhemi wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:11 pm

Goofproof wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:52 pm

I can't play the game, mines a Walther PPK, you lose every time, first shot! Only way to win is not to play. I put my XPAP on before I lie down 13 years I don't play the game with it either. Jim
So we have 2 things in common. A CPAP machine & the Walther's! I love the PPQ's!
I'll get it down pat. I need to write down the hours & times to see when it resets. If nothing else I can just wear it while I watch TV. But I don't like to irritate my lip when I'm not sleeping... Thank You! Bill

USMCVet · Post by **USMCVet** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 12:40 am

I know this is off topic..... A revolver is not something I have and need to get sometime in the future!

LSAT · Post by **LSAT** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 6:08 am

32blownhemi wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:43 pm
Thank You for all the replies! Ok, so now I see why I have to wear it EVERY time I sleep. No, I don't sleep 17 hours every night but I'm a night person & usually go to bed at 3-4 am & get up at 12-2 pm. In fact, I'm wondering if my sleep study was that accurate seeing as how I had to try to go to sleep there at 11 Pm & they woke me up at 5 am... Except for Mon, Wed & Fri I set my alarm for noon to go to my workout with a trainer... They said I didn't have a bad case of SA & my machine starts at 4 & goes up to 7... I've been to the doctor several times in the last year because of being tired. First they did a complete physical & blood panel (I always have blood work twice a year & a physical every year anyway)... I did a test for my heart & it came out good (treadmill). 2 years ago they found a cyst on my pancreas but said it was no big thing but I have it checked once a year. 1 year ago I got diagnosed with GERD & take Lipitor for it. I'm scheduled to go to a neurologist next month. I'm supposed to make an appointment to have a camera put down my throat but haven't scheduled yet... I'm hoping I'm just exhausted because of SA.... Thanks again! Bill

Lipitor is for Cholesterol....not GERD. ?????????????????????????

D.H. · Post by **D.H.** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:31 am

Just a note. You should sleep between seven and nine hours per night. Sleeping more than nine hours would indicate an underlying issue, rather than that the extra sleep is harmful in and of itself.

If you're new to CPAP, you may need more sleep than normal to reduce your chronic sleep deficit (even if your diagnosis is "very mild").

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