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by cotofl
Sat May 19, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: More fatigue after using CPAP
Replies: 33
Views: 53546

Re: More fatigue after using CPAP

I’m another ‘yes’ on feeling more fatigued. I tried it for 3 months and slept fine, numbers were all good, no mask leaks, etc. I would sleep 8 hours, always wake with a headache, nap for a couple hours during the day and repeat day after day. My pumonologist simply said “It doesn’t work for everybod...
by cotofl
Sun May 06, 2018 7:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Starting Over
Replies: 4
Views: 2515

Re: Starting Over

I was using a Respironics CPAP set at 8, increased to 9and I used a few different masks strictly for comfort. I didn’t have any difficulty using it and didn’t have any problems with the mask, no leaks, etc. I used it for two months and felt worse for it - I was more tired, woke with a headache which...
by cotofl
Sun Apr 29, 2018 4:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Starting Over
Replies: 4
Views: 2515

Starting Over

I’m new here and am wondering if anyone has any insight into the affect of altitude on sleep apnea. I lived at about 5,000 ft altitude when I was diagnosed with OSA and found my CPAP didn’t help at all. I actually felt worse using it. I was more tired, had morning headaches, etc which I didn’t befor...