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- Sat Jun 18, 2022 8:49 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Those who have had experience with SSRIS and reintroducing use of CPAP
- Replies: 1
- Views: 223
Those who have had experience with SSRIS and reintroducing use of CPAP
I have been on and off cpap for quite a few years for various reasons. However recently something weird seems to be happening. I take Zoloft 100mg everyday and it doesn’t feel too strong usually. However I have gone back to CPAP and now whenever I take my Zoloft shortly after I feel quite nervous an...
- Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:38 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: co2 washout - unstable breathing causing fatigue, lethargy and cognitive symptoms
- Replies: 2
- Views: 451
co2 washout - unstable breathing causing fatigue, lethargy and cognitive symptoms
It's been quite sometime now trying to become accustomed to a CPAP machine. Tried many machines, many pressure settings, epr etc you name it. I believe I have quite unstable breathing and cpap, whilst eliminating all apneas - may be making my breathing patterns worse. I believe this is causing me to...
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 11:38 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Experiencing a very weird issue, desperately in need of advice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1725
Experiencing a very weird issue, desperately in need of advice
Key information: - 24 years old, Male, muscular build, not overweight - No history of gut issues prior to CPAP - Current pressure - 8 - No CFLEX - Used CPAP for a few years Main issues - Cognitive issues, bloating, anxiety & depression, bloating when I use CPAP - Mind feels blank. Suspected circula...
- Wed Mar 07, 2018 2:26 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Rapid breathing, Mouth leaks, Poor Rem Sleep
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3231
Rapid breathing, Mouth leaks, Poor Rem Sleep
Hey guys. Feeling quite down due to how all over the place my sleeping is. I track stages every night. I seem to feel MUCH worse the nights i have more arousels. These are mostly always due to mouth leaks and suspected aerophagia. Im an very thin and have a small Jaw and large tongue. During REM sle...
- Sat Dec 02, 2017 3:02 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: At my wits end with this sleeping business.. :(
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3587
At my wits end with this sleeping business.. :(
UPDATE: In a quest to cure this dreaded non stop cycle of fatigue and asthma, I have undergone tongue base reduction surgery and purchased a custom fitted oral appliance. all up 7k worth. nearly 3 weeks post op and first night with appliance, woke up feeling absolutely crap, like id been run over by...
- Sat Dec 02, 2017 2:58 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: CPAP STILL CAUSING ASTHMA
- Replies: 49
- Views: 19479
Re: CPAP STILL CAUSING ASTHMA
UPDATE: In a quest to cure this dreaded non stop cycle of fatigue and asthma, I have undergone tongue base reduction surgery and purchased a custom fitted oral appliance. all up 7k worth. nearly 3 weeks post op and first night with appliance, woke up feeling absolutely crap, like id been run over by...
- Thu Oct 26, 2017 12:35 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: CPAP STILL CAUSING ASTHMA
- Replies: 49
- Views: 19479
Re: CPAP STILL CAUSING ASTHMA
For 3 days my asthma symtoms have been way less, i also started nexium at this time. However, lastnight with my asthma feeling fine i go to try and sleep feeling good. 10 minutes later I cannot at all, had to use my reliever 4 times and ended up having to have a prednisone. I just dont understand wh...
- Sun Oct 22, 2017 1:53 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: CPAP STILL CAUSING ASTHMA
- Replies: 49
- Views: 19479
Re: CPAP STILL CAUSING ASTHMA
Regarding pnd, i never have any symptoms of runny nose or coughing. But i'll look further into it.
- Sun Oct 22, 2017 1:47 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: CPAP STILL CAUSING ASTHMA
- Replies: 49
- Views: 19479
Re: CPAP STILL CAUSING ASTHMA
Post nasal drip, can't say iv'e looked into it. But i will. Iv'e had nasal polyps removed and tonsils. Ive also used full face mask and that makes my asthma even worse. I suspect due to mouth breathing. I have zero leak, use mouth tape and chin strap also. I will experiment with 7 pressure tonight. ...
- Sun Oct 22, 2017 1:00 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: CPAP STILL CAUSING ASTHMA
- Replies: 49
- Views: 19479
Re: CPAP STILL CAUSING ASTHMA
My symptoms is that its allllways hard to inhale air. Like my chest feels tight all the time. Im also always bloated. I also feel as if there is dried mucus in my throat and i frequently do the old " ahem " before i know im about to speak. And my symptoms are equally as bad day and night but affect ...
- Sat Oct 21, 2017 11:02 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: CPAP STILL CAUSING ASTHMA
- Replies: 49
- Views: 19479
Re: CPAP STILL CAUSING ASTHMA
I also need to add that when attempting to use oral devices my asthma noticeably reduces. Although Upon waking feel that headache fog from the obstructive events... can win. Lol
- Sat Oct 21, 2017 10:53 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: CPAP STILL CAUSING ASTHMA
- Replies: 49
- Views: 19479
CPAP STILL CAUSING ASTHMA
Have already posted on this topic but am now posting in somewhat desperation. Since starting cpap my underlying asthma has become extremely severe. Before starting cpap i barely ever reached for my reliever. 6 months in it has slowly gotten worse and worse to the point where im on oral steroids and ...
- Sat Oct 07, 2017 5:21 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Severe Asthma Exhaserbation, CPAP & Awakenings
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1329
- Fri Oct 06, 2017 6:39 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Severe Asthma Exhaserbation, CPAP & Awakenings
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1329
Re: Severe Asthma Exhaserbation, CPAP & Awakenings
I rarely have obstructions using cpap. Even down at pressure 5 ill rarely get one the whole night. Ive been seeing a pulmonologist for over 3 months now with little progress with medications underlying causes etc. I have also been using many supplements omega 3's, anti oxidants etc. Im going to also...
- Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:49 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Severe Asthma Exhaserbation, CPAP & Awakenings
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1329
Severe Asthma Exhaserbation, CPAP & Awakenings
I have been CPAP for 6 months now. Was 100% compliant 2 days into my treatment. My AHI was 1-2 for the first few months and is now always .2-.9. I sleep with it approx 8 hours a night from the hours of approx 12;30-8;30am each night. However, from the entirety of the time I have been on CPAP I will ...