Bedtime snack and overall hunger after starting CPAP

[California1849]

Hello All,

Looking for some advice about snacks and hunger.

I started CPAP about three weeks ago, and my AHI is down to the 1-3 range. Sleep quality is good, though I awake in the middle of the night feeling like I'm starving. During the daytime, I feel better rested, and also generally hungrier.

Is this common? My diet hasn't changed, only the quality of my sleep. I'd also sleep better if I could make it through the night without waking up and needing a snack.

(btw, I'm 6' and weigh 175...BMI = 23.7)

Why am I so hungry all the time? Any suggestions or advice?

[chunkyfrog]

Sometimes we feel hungry; but we are actually thirsty.
Try having a glass of water.
Or warm herbal tea. A warm or hot drink feels more filling.

[Julie]

You may be hungrier now that enough 02 is actually getting into your system and energizing things - think about being hungry after an exercise routine. It's also something to be careful of, of course, because you don't want to sabotage your Cpap with weight gain. I would look at your daily routine with a nutritionist and see what can be improved in terms of timing re certain types of foods, i.e. carbs, protein, etc. and see if some readjusting will help things.

[chunkyfrog]

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[Mudrock63]

I think Julie is correct here, and yes, I have been hungrier since I started 5 months ago. I've gained about 10 pounds, but have also been exercising regularly. So hopefully it is muscle weight gain. LOL.

[Sir NoddinOff]

Big life changes (and CPAP can be a big one for some) often present subsequent behavior issues. Maybe your hunger is simply a symptom of underlying anxiety about these life changes, mostly due to unresolved feelings.

[DeadlySleep]

Any suggestions or advice?

Eat more.