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by mandrew
Sun Jul 24, 2016 6:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Why many are still tired after starting CPCAP
Replies: 18
Views: 5132

Why many are still tired after starting CPCAP

A lot of people start CPAP therapy and then comment on the various forums that they are still tired, but maybe see some improvement. Here is something to keep in mind. We are quick to forget that one of the main reasons that many have OSA is that they have grown overweight, which brings on this prob...
by mandrew
Tue Jul 05, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I hate my machine
Replies: 53
Views: 23568

Re: I hate my machine

I have been on cpap for a little over a week now. I was literally falling apart health wise. I had all of the classic indications of apnea, and I also was developing vertigo, and other issues. After about one week, the vertigo is almost gone, my BP has dropped to normal, My episodes went from 67 per...
by mandrew
Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 'Nother new user first night on CPAP
Replies: 6
Views: 4544

Re: 'Nother new user first night on CPAP

Congratulations on getting started. I have been on for one week, and seeing great results. Hang in there! My nose hurt for the first day or two, Make sure that the mask is not too tight. My nose is now getting better. Be patient, keep at it. If your nose isn't doing better in a week, call your equip...
by mandrew
Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: After my first 6 days . . .
Replies: 4
Views: 816

Re: After my first 6 days . . .

An update . . . I had vertigo before cpap. I felt like I was walking on 2" of sponge rubber all the time. It is now almost gone! I feel much better, and have more energy. I am 63, and my BP ran about 140/88 on meds before cpap. Now It averages about 128/72. I do take a water pill, and my water reten...
by mandrew
Thu Jun 30, 2016 11:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Low O2 while sleepy/before falling asleep?
Replies: 9
Views: 1807

Re: Low O2 while sleepy/before falling asleep?

That is a dangerous O2 level, I suggest that you let your Dr. know about it right away.
by mandrew
Thu Jun 30, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: After my first 6 days . . .
Replies: 4
Views: 816

After my first 6 days . . .

I just finished my first 6 days on cpap. My AHI has gone from 67 per hour to 3! My BP has gone down steadily, and has dropped about 10 points systolic and diastolic. Now I have to see if my doctor will make any change in medication. I use my FFM at 14 every night, all night. I am surprised at how qu...