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[Beatlejoose]

As indicated in my earlier post, I have been on CPAP for roughly a month. I cannot begin to tell you how much of a difference I am feeling compared to the pre-CPAP days. I cannot remember how long it has been since I've had such peaceful and restorative sleeps. I actually look forward to sleeping at night - it wasn't like that before. Prior to reciving my machine I was almost afraid to go to sleep because of the headaches and foginess I would awaken to on a daily basis. That is all behind me. It's as if I was reaquainted with the healthier me that I once new.

[Pugsy]

Congratulations on your success. Sounds like you took to all this very easily and quickly.
Overnight success stories make me turn pea green with envy. You are very lucky and I wish you continued success (while I sit here grumbling and wondering why I had to wait so much longer...but that is a different story)

Good job.

[Guest]

You seem to indicate that you have overcome your CPAP issues and now feel its benefits. So I congratulate you too.
I may have had issues if I had chosen a mask. Judging by some of the comlplaints I've read on this site I'm thinking I may have been experiencing my share of problems, as well.
All I can say is that my wife is happier because she doesn't have to put up with my snoring anymore - and also, I can actually function properly at work and still have enough energy to watch a movie in the evening before bed time. Life is good and I'm much happier as a result.
My only concern is whether or not I can expect this relief to be short lived. Was it a fluke? or Will my OSA condition degrade overtime to the point where a CPAP would be of no benefit? Maybe I should stop thinking about it and just go day by day.

[The Choker]

Will my OSA condition degrade overtime to the point where a CPAP would be of no benefit? Maybe I should stop thinking about it and just go day by day.

Your condition may get slightly worse over a long period of time. Upwards adjustment in pressure should take care of it.

The exception would be if you have a large change in body weight you might expect the need for pressure adjustment to come sooner.

You have made a big success, so enjoy it and don't worry over what may happen in the future. Fear of the future is usually worse than the future.

[Beatlejoose]

Thank you, Mr. Choker. I appreciate your input. Sometimes I think that the relief I'm experiencing is too good to be true and that there is a catch to all of this. Silliness on my part but bothersome enough to post my thoughts. Glad you replied.

[Lizistired]

As indicated in my earlier post, I have been on CPAP for roughly a month. I cannot begin to tell you how much of a difference I am feeling compared to the pre-CPAP days. I cannot remember how long it has been since I've had such peaceful and restorative sleeps. I actually look forward to sleeping at night - it wasn't like that before. Prior to reciving my machine I was almost afraid to go to sleep because of the headaches and foginess I would awaken to on a daily basis. That is all behind me. It's as if I was reaquainted with the healthier me that I once new.

I can relate to being afraid to sleep. I didn't realize that I was avoiding it for that reason. Now sleeping is my favorite thing to do! I look forward to it!

[RocketGirl]

Sometimes I think that the relief I'm experiencing is too good to be true and that there is a catch to all of this. Silliness on my part but bothersome enough to post my thoughts.

You're not alone in wondering if it's all too good to be true - I have that feeling too.

It seems somehow impossible to finally have a diagnosis and a way to undo decades of crushing fatigue and fogginess. The idea that this "cure" is here to stay as long as I use my machine, well, that is very hard to grasp. The intellect gets it, but the emotions missed the memo. Two months in, I still can't shake the fear that this will all go away.

It was really quite affirming to read your post and realize that others have had the same concern. I think it is incredibly important. "Too good to be true" usually is just that. After the decades that many of us spent undiagnosed and quietly spiraling downward, it's very hard to internalize the notion that feeling better could really last.

[Beatlejoose]

Hi Rocketgirl. Thanks for the share.

[chunkyfrog]

I find there are ups and downs; good nights and not so good; but the net result is a big plus.

[Perrybucsdad]

I was worried when I saw the title of your post thinking you were quitting therapy...I'm so glad you are doing well.

[131]

All I can say is that my wife is happier because she doesn't have to put up with my snoring anymore - and also, I can actually function properly at work and still have enough energy to watch a movie in the evening before bed time.

I've been Papping for 7 weeks, I've also been lucky enough to have exceptional results right from the start. The only hiccup being an unsuitable mask in the first week which caused some sore bridge of the nose issues. The thought of having to fit a mask every night for the rest of my life is a bit much, but thinking of it one day at a time works for me!

[Kohkie]

I totally relate to the "too good to be true" I have been on my CPAP for 30 days. I look forward to sleep. I still have a bit of a problem falling asleep, but once I do, I sleep very well. I usually wake up once during the night for a bathroom break. Earlier this week I slept an entire 7.5 hours for the first time in years. I was so excited!

Everything is getting better. I am doing better at work, now that I can concentrate. I have a half hour commute each way and driving has become so much easier, since I am not constantly fighting to stay awake. I am losing weight because I know everything will get better if I get my weight under control, as well as my sleep.

And so with all these great things happening, I am waiting for the other shoe to drop. I was diagnosed with severe OSA, and had been so messed up for so long that it's hard to accept how much better life has gotten, with such a simple treatment. All I have to do is breath beautiful, filtered, warm, humid air every night. It even keeps my nasal passages open, an allergy problem prior to the CPAP. It's just got to be too good to be true...lol