well julie, i suppose you answered my question in a very broad sense. " We've all had quite varied versions of memory/concentration loss and/or feelings of being in a fog (along with other symptoms as well) before Cpap, and some continue to have them if not being treated effectively. " but what i am...

I have been on cpap therapy for about 6 months now. it has gone fairly well. the first time i was on a cpap machine for the sleep study, it was the best night sleep that i could remember in years. after that, my treatment has gone fairly well. in addition to OSA, i have a few things going against me...

the one big difference after a night or two on the hose, was that i did not need nearly as much caffeine and sugar to get through my work shift. Most nights i would need 2 - 3 (21 oz bottles) a shift. and for the first time (i think maybe even since starting this job a year ago) i didnt need to fini...

So got my results of my sleep study at my follow up. I have Moderate OSA. Per hour, my AHI was 15 and my RDI was 20. Ill post my full study later. So far no major problems adjusting. iv been able to keep the mask on the whole time im sleeping. Im going to work on getting that software to see my mach...

Got an appointment on mon with a dme to get my machine. And i also have my follow up appointment to go over the results with sleep center.

So i should have plenty to share this week.

SnoringinDXB wrote:You sound quite savvy already in terms of determination not to be short changed on the equipment and service.

All thanks to this website! very helpful people here

So! I got sleep apnea. I wont know any of the details till i go to my follow up on tuesday. I talked to the cpap person at my sleep center and they only sell 1 type of cpap machine (Respironics system 1) and only respironics brand masks. Oh! and they only do one mask exchange.... buzzz !! wrong answ...

no matter how tired I was I couldn't afford to not be in motion. Not being in motion would result in passing into a coma state if only for 30 mins before waking myself in an apnea event. If I try to put the process into words it goes like this: To stop was to shut down. To shut down wasn't pleasant...

Ive seen alot of posts on people getting help with OSA and their cpap therapy, but what i am interested in hearing about are stories from pre-therapy. possibly even before diagnosis. Lack of good rem sleep can create a very grouchy and maladjusted individual. I am having trouble sorting out what pro...

so yes, this is the new me