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by valerieshields
Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Headaches with cpap
Replies: 13
Views: 8858

Re: Headaches with cpap

Thank you for all of your ideas. I appreciate them very much. My headaches were - and are still - morning or middle of the night headaches. I don't think they're really worse with Cpap. I was just hoping that they would disappear. They do pass after a couple of hours, so I'm thankful for that. I thi...
by valerieshields
Fri Jul 14, 2017 11:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Headaches with cpap
Replies: 13
Views: 8858

Re: Headaches with cpap

Yes - I did have headaches (sharp pain in my temples) before I began cpap. That is the primary reason that my doctor wanted me to try cpap treatment, although my AHI was only 5. It is discouraging that the headaches are worse, not better. I am using a resmed Airsense 10 machine and a Resperonics Dre...
by valerieshields
Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Headaches with cpap
Replies: 13
Views: 8858

Headaches with cpap

I am on day 3 of cpap. It is going well except for the morning headaches. My sleep report numbers are all good, but these headaches are not. Thanks for any feedback, ideas and support.
by valerieshields
Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mild sleep apnea - AHI is 5
Replies: 8
Views: 1719

Re: Mild sleep apnea - AHI is 5

My sleep Dr. said she would not suggest cpap were it not for the headaches. She thought I should give it a try for a month. Not sure about the results of my sleep position. I should ask for a copy of the report.
by valerieshields
Sun Jul 02, 2017 7:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mild sleep apnea - AHI is 5
Replies: 8
Views: 1719

Mild sleep apnea - AHI is 5

I was waking up for several months two or three times a night with a headache. I just spent a night in a sleep lab. My AHI is 5. Once in the evening my oxygen level dipped to 87%. I also grind my teeth and am a little overweight. I am using a night guard and am Should I pursue CPAP therapy? Perhaps ...