EXHAUSTED

[Midstarian]

I don't have my machine at the moment it's complicated but i'm waiting on everything so i can get my machine again.
So, while i wait for these doctors to get my paperwork and everything sorted out with us i swear it's getting worse i'm waking up with my heart racing (That didn't happen before)
And i'm also waking up dizzy sometimes, i can feel it inside my chest like i wasn't breathing, and every day i feel like a zombie my energy lasts probably only 1-3 hours before i'm tired again during the day.
And i'm wondering while i'm waiting besides pills is there anything one can do to help sleep, or help me breath at least a little better?

[lamar2217]

If your symptoms are as severe as you explain, call 911 or go to the ER.

[LSAT]

+1...I agree

[Midstarian]

It's happened like this before, just never the heart thing according to my doctors my heart is fine i'll have a check up sometime soon but i'm certain i'm okay, i have other problems
that probably mixs in a little i wouldn't be to alarmed. I'm just wanting to know some methods to help me sleep.

[Julie]

Don't sleep on your back as it causes more apneas. If you take any meds, which please and how much?

Do you know the name/model of the machine you're getting and if it's a plain Cpap or an Auto?

And which mask? Have you tried various ones, pref. lying down (your face changes a lot then)?

Do you have any history of anxiety in general?

[kteague]

Don't know how much you are willing to try while waiting for your machine, but somethings get mentioned now and then on here. Julie already mentioned the key one of staying off your back. Also think about your sleep position and sleep pillow. You don't want a pillow that allows your head to shift and slid into positions that allow your chin to tuck. Having a slight incline to the head of your bed could help. Some use a foam cervical collar to keep the neck aligned and the chin from dropping. If you can figure out how to position yourself so that gravity pulls your tongue outward instead of letting it fall back in the throat it could help. Also, practice suctioning your tongue to seal up against the roof of your mouth just a bit behind your upper teeth. That will be helpful once you get your machine as it prevents losing air out of the mouth. At this point it might help keep your tongue out of the back of your throat. None of these things will resolve your sleep apnea, but might mitigate your symptoms enough to avoid scary episodes.

[kteague]

Don't know how much you are willing to try while waiting for your machine, but some things get mentioned now and then on here. Julie already mentioned the key one of staying off your back. Also think about your sleep position and sleep pillow. You don't want a pillow that allows your head to shift and slid into positions that allow your chin to tuck. Having a slight incline to the head of your bed could help. Some use a foam cervical collar to keep the neck aligned and the chin from dropping. If you can figure out how to position yourself so that gravity pulls your tongue outward instead of letting it fall back in the throat it could help. Also, practice suctioning your tongue to seal up against the roof of your mouth just a bit behind your upper teeth. That will be helpful once you get your machine as it prevents losing air out of the mouth. At this point it might help keep your tongue out of the back of your throat. None of these things will resolve your sleep apnea, but might mitigate your symptoms enough to avoid scary episodes.