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- Mon Jun 06, 2016 3:47 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Hypnic Jerks vs. APAP
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1112
Re: Hypnic Jerks vs. APAP
Hypnic jerks are common and normal - they occur just as transitioning to sleep. I get them at times, especially after a stressful day. For me it gives an odd feeling for a few moments after, which I now associate with a sensation of relaxation. It usually then means I am going to sleep better than u...
- Sat Jun 04, 2016 4:12 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: French Nurse Expert in Apnea's Treatment, don't understand..
- Replies: 54
- Views: 9238
Re: French Nurse Expert in Apnea's Treatment, don't understand..
An Aussie here. There is a viable setup in my area that covers what I think French Nurse is asking A Nurse (who has sleep apnoea) runs an Air Liquide Healthcare CPAP shop. It is integrated with a chain (Snore Australia) that offers at-home or in-hospital sleep studies. The demographic of the area is...
- Wed Mar 02, 2016 6:01 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Modafinil: the last resort?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7343
Re: Modafinil: the last resort?
Vitamin D at 22 might not improve with a routine daily supplement - that tends to just maintain the level. A loading dose of say 4 Vit D tabs a day for a month or so can do the trick at least as boosting levels to normal is concerned.
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 5:57 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: O2 down to 75% during sleep study
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2675
Re: O2 down to 75% during sleep study
75% for a few seconds might be an artefact from a loose probe or laying on your arm - was the rest of the night not too bad? 83% saturation at 9k feet may not be too bad either - air is starting to get a bit thin up there. Like you I keep very active, but have low 90's awake saturation at rest while...