I have got serum cortisol test done. Hope this is the same which you are referring to. No, the serum ferritin level is a completely different test. It is the so-called blood-iron level. It is very important for people with RLS/PLMD to maintain the appropriate level. Iron should not be a problem as ...

Thanks for the post. All I could understand is that this stuffing Nose problem could be due to Smoking. I am facing this problem for quite some time & I am a smoker. I smoke some Three to four cigarettes a day. Little difficult to breath thru my right nose. I use otravin to clear my nostrils every n...

find out if your problems are 'restless legs' (RLS) or PLMD, an entirely different problem. Also, have your serum ferritin level checked. Opinion varies among doctors, but for people with RLS/PLMD, the level should be in the range of 100 to 275. Thanks for the advise. I have got serum cortisol test...

kteague wrote: Do you have the means to video yourself sleeping or have somebody who could film your legs while asleep?.

I think that's a good idea. Technology is not a problem now a days. Thanks for the suggestion.

Its Rivotril 0.5mg That is clonazepam. Are you taking it for RLS? What time of day do you take it? That's considered a small dose, but still it could be causing you to feel less than energetic during the day. Clonazepam is not usually the first choice for RLS. Can you see a sleep doctor who is fami...

Julie wrote:#2 - what meds?

Its Rivotril 0.5mg

...This awakening were there before using CPAP even... I got the sleep test done to find out the reason for awakening but all I could manage is detecting sleep apnea. Ok. That's good to know. Maybe the awakenings before CPAP were due to the apnea events and will calm down over time. In the meantime...

I also observed vitamin D also plays a major role in sleep quality. I take 60k weekly. I get better sleep quality for two days after taking it. Anyone experienced this.

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Julie wrote:Atrial fibrillation is fairly common with OSA, though supposedly improves to some extent (don't know the percentage) on Cpap.

AFib is why I'm on a BiPap. It has saved my life. With the BiPap I no longer have symptoms.

Do you suggest Bipap over CPAP to overcome this issue. I am 40 years old.

BP and Pulse rates can change in a matter of seconds. Standing and sitting, left arm or right arm all account for different readings. If anything, CPAP use is good for your heart. By eliminating the apneas, where you stop breathing for short periods of time, you are increasing the oxygen flow to yo...

Is there a correlation to Sleep Apnea and irregular heart beats/ BP. Although I am physically fit and do regular exercise but my BP readings always fluctuate every readings even if it's taken after two minutes interval. Can anyone explain this. I have been using CPAP for three weeks now with AHi rea...

[/quote][/quote]Waking up a lot when the experience is new is common. The sleeping brain can take a while to accept that it is safe to sleep with something strange on your face. [/quote] I am pretty comfortable with P10 mask. It doesn't bother me. This awakening were there before using CPAP even. I ...

I have started using CPAP for last three weeks. As per sleep study my AHI was 19. I observed the data from the day I started using CPAP. Initial week AHI level was 0.6 which gradually started increasing and now it's 1.2. Is this better in the terms that I am sleeping better hence AHI have also incre...

eport also said zero REM sleep & to use CPAP at 9 Pressure. As advised started using CPAP Auto set S9 with auto settings of 4 to 20. If you are using a range of pressures like the 4 to 20 and the machine is making a lot of changes then those pressure changes could possibly be disrupting sleep and t...

workout 2 hours daily You are way overtraining!!! http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/overtraining.html 30 minutes of weightlifting four times per week is the best exercise for general health, longevity and weight control. Rotate the movements you are doing and stick with compound lifts (ones that hi...