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by philajohn
Sun Jun 28, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Apnea, Gerd, PPIs and Heart Arrhythmias
Replies: 8
Views: 2106

Re: Apnea, Gerd, PPIs and Heart Arrhythmias

SewTired wrote: First, I am happy to hear that the cpap has helped you with the A-fib!!...
I guess my post was a little unclear. It's too soon to tell if cpap has helped with a-fib. Thanks, though.
by philajohn
Fri Jun 26, 2015 7:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Apnea, Gerd, PPIs and Heart Arrhythmias
Replies: 8
Views: 2106

Apnea, Gerd, PPIs and Heart Arrhythmias

I have GERD, Barrett's Esophagus and atrial fibrillation. I've been taking relatively large doses of omeprazole for years, per doctor's orders, to control the Barrett's and presumably reduce the chance of developing esophageal cancer. However, I am more and more concerned about this long term PPI us...
by philajohn
Fri Jun 05, 2015 9:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First sleep study consultation tomorrow
Replies: 7
Views: 1123

Re: First sleep study consultation tomorrow

Fast forward to June 5. I have used my machine 3 nights, and a couple of naps. So far so good! I'm amazed I've been able to sleep relatively well right off the bat. I'm a very light sleeper. I've also downloaded SleepyHead and learned how to deal with the SD card, etc. I wonder how often people forg...
by philajohn
Wed Apr 29, 2015 3:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First sleep study consultation tomorrow
Replies: 7
Views: 1123

Re: First sleep study consultation tomorrow

[quote="QualityDMEGuy"]

I appreciate your input.
by philajohn
Wed Apr 29, 2015 3:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First sleep study consultation tomorrow
Replies: 7
Views: 1123

Re: First sleep study consultation tomorrow

[quote="Pugsy"]Start reading this...

Pugsy - Thanks for your help!
by philajohn
Tue Apr 28, 2015 7:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First sleep study consultation tomorrow
Replies: 7
Views: 1123

First sleep study consultation tomorrow

There's probably tons of newbie stuff I should be reading before posting for the first time, but I don't feel up to it due to other(?) health issues that make it uncomfortable for me to sit at my computer. So... I had my first sleep study a week ago, and I'm seeing the doc tomorrow. Diagnosis: Moder...