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by jimodist
Thu Aug 04, 2011 3:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: undiagnosed apnea causing widespread pain?
Replies: 10
Views: 2443

Re: undiagnosed apnea causing widespread pain?

The first priority of fibro treatment is to ensure good sleep. Even if apnea doesn't "cause" fibro, if both conditions are present, then treating the apnea certainly should reduce the pain. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea as a result of insisting to my doc that I surely must have fibromyalgia. Sinc...
by jimodist
Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Central Apnea Question for newbie
Replies: 4
Views: 1383

Re: Central Apnea Question for newbie

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Ah! Thank You so very much.

This is an example of what I am referring to.
by jimodist
Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Central Apnea Question for newbie
Replies: 4
Views: 1383

Central Apnea Question for newbie

Hi! I was recently diagnosed and started APAP 10 days ago. My AHI is averaging 7.6 and I have equal numbers of obstructive and central (clear airway) apneas. Each about 2.5. I am concerned about the centrals and have read lots of posts about centrals. I would like to upload an image of my wave form ...
by jimodist
Sun Jul 17, 2011 4:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A little mouthbreathing
Replies: 1
Views: 874

Re: A little mouthbreathing

I just began xPAP 8 days ago, so I am still adjusting and learning. I also use the Swift FX and the first few nights did not have any noticeable mouth breathing. I think I was aware even in my sleep that I need to keep my mouth shut. Now as I am beginning to get used to the mask, I am waking up seve...