Looking for moral support -and days without napping

[itsjustme8]

After almost 6 months, I have finally been diagnosed with sleep apnea. I quit drinking in an effort to improve my energy levels and I was still tired. Before I'd chalk it up to alcohol but now I'm sober and have been for 6 months. Was it allergies, low t, low levels of vitamin D or B??? I'm 55, married male, 5'9", 180lbs.

Doctor: "How's your sleep?"
Me: "I sleep about 7 hours a night"
Doctor: "So you're unemployed. Are you depressed?"
Me: "I'm on an SSRI already and see a therapist. I do drink alcohol but quit 6 months ago"
Doctor: "Well, drinking makes matters worse. Glad you've quit drinking"
Me: "I had balloon sinuplasty for my sinuses. Turns out the passages were small. Made a big difference as I do not get sinus infections. But I'm still so tired!"
Doctor: "everything checks out fine. Your blood pressure is good. Blood work is normal. You aren't overweight"


Has anyone else had a similar experience? I wonder now how much of time I've spent doctor chasing or just dealing with apnea. I was diagnosed last week after doing an in home study. Awaiting my next appointment and getting a machine.

[TASmart]

Very Similar. Took years of me saying I am so tired that I cannot keep my eyes open for any Dr. to listen. Mostly see the exact dialogue you reported here. CPAP therapy has helped immeasurably.

[itsjustme8]

Thank tasmart. I do not know the fully history of sleep apnea and its discovery. It would seem to me that it's probably at the top of the list or near top of things to look for when someone suggests being so tired

[phuqueutoo]

After almost 6 months, I have finally been diagnosed with sleep apnea. I quit drinking in an effort to improve my energy levels and I was still tired. Before I'd chalk it up to alcohol but now I'm sober and have been for 6 months. Was it allergies, low t, low levels of vitamin D or B??? I'm 55, married male, 5'9", 180lbs.

Doctor: "How's your sleep?"
Me: "I sleep about 7 hours a night"
Doctor: "So you're unemployed. Are you depressed?"
Me: "I'm on an SSRI already and see a therapist. I do drink alcohol but quit 6 months ago"
Doctor: "Well, drinking makes matters worse. Glad you've quit drinking"
Me: "I had balloon sinuplasty for my sinuses. Turns out the passages were small. Made a big difference as I do not get sinus infections. But I'm still so tired!"
Doctor: "everything checks out fine. Your blood pressure is good. Blood work is normal. You aren't overweight"


Has anyone else had a similar experience? I wonder now how much of time I've spent doctor chasing or just dealing with apnea. I was diagnosed last week after doing an in home study. Awaiting my next appointment and getting a machine.

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naps are normal
the civilised world takes naps routinely the civilized world can spell better than a 1st grade level

only the workaholic usa makes naps a dirty wordRight! Those libtard bullies just won't let you sleep.

there are other things that can make you tired
apnea is one of them. So is exercise, staying up late, even sex, if you remember that far back.

what were the results of the study ?

once you fix the apnea you may have to track down other problems with your sleep
but get that fixed for sure

PLEASE, Listen to nothing xxyzx says. He is a total idiot

[WearyOne]

After almost 6 months, I have finally been diagnosed with sleep apnea. I quit drinking in an effort to improve my energy levels and I was still tired. Before I'd chalk it up to alcohol but now I'm sober and have been for 6 months. Was it allergies, low t, low levels of vitamin D or B??? I'm 55, married male, 5'9", 180lbs.

Doctor: "How's your sleep?"
Me: "I sleep about 7 hours a night"
Doctor: "So you're unemployed. Are you depressed?"
Me: "I'm on an SSRI already and see a therapist. I do drink alcohol but quit 6 months ago"
Doctor: "Well, drinking makes matters worse. Glad you've quit drinking"
Me: "I had balloon sinuplasty for my sinuses. Turns out the passages were small. Made a big difference as I do not get sinus infections. But I'm still so tired!"
Doctor: "everything checks out fine. Your blood pressure is good. Blood work is normal. You aren't overweight"


Has anyone else had a similar experience? I wonder now how much of time I've spent doctor chasing or just dealing with apnea. I was diagnosed last week after doing an in home study. Awaiting my next appointment and getting a machine.

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naps are normal
the civilised world takes naps routinely the civilized world can spell better than a 1st grade level

only the workaholic usa makes naps a dirty wordRight! Those libtard bullies just won't let you sleep.

OT here for a moment. Actually, "civilise" is one correct spelling of the word. Often British English uses "-ise" when American English uses "-ize." I've noticed X does that a lot with those words, maybe even all the time. So it started me wondering if indeed our Mr. X, who appears to be in the U.S. from some of his posts, really isn't...just a fun thought...and who knows at this point.

And naps, not a dirty word to everyone, but many lists from doctors and experts suggest not taking naps if you're having trouble sleeping at night. Plus, if you enjoy living a full life, busy with fun and/or work that you enjoy (or you'd like to be) you don't want to have to take time for a nap!

I had to ask for a sleep study, as my PCP didn't suggest it. But he agreed 100%. So although I didn't have to chase it down, I did have to suggest it. Some patients wouldn't even know about it or think about asking for one, so PCPs need to be more aware of that from the beginning when patients complain of being tired/sleepy all the time. Sure, medications need to be looked at as causing or contributing to the problem, as well as other health issues that may be a factor. But after those come back okay--or if they don't but are corrected and the patient is still having problems--that shouldn't be the end of it.

istjustm8, I'm so glad that you finally found a doc to listen and are on your way to getting a machine. Hopefully, this will be the answer for you.

[chunkyfrog]

Sometimes doctors ignore daytime sleepiness, because it can have so many contributing factors.
[[[Too much WORK, for a lazy doctor]]]
A recording or eyewitness report of loud snoring, with gasping and snorting is evidence a doctor can NOT ignore!
Somebody eventually gets the doc who graduated at the bottom of his class--still a doctor; but?

[mangos21]

it's true that lots of things can contribute to fatigue, but a positive diagnosis for sleep apnea is a step in the right direction towards feeling better. cheer up friend. things you can do now include sleeping on your side instead of your back. try to push your doctor to get you in for a titration sooner rather than later.