Is this just coincidence?

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ilvsleep
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Is this just coincidence?

Post by ilvsleep » Sun Jun 20, 2010 7:02 pm

I have had knee and hip pain and stiffness for a few years. I have not been able to sit "criss cross applesauce" or the old term "indian style" either. Since starting cpap I can sit that way again!!!! Do you think this has something to do with it? I am taking no meds for the pain/stiffness to account for the recovery of my flexibility! It just seems too coincidental!

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nosenabook
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Re: Is this just coincidence?

Post by nosenabook » Sun Jun 20, 2010 7:38 pm

I've heard other people say similar things. Enjoy it!

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dsm
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Re: Is this just coincidence?

Post by dsm » Sun Jun 20, 2010 8:31 pm

ilvsleep

An interesting comment & one for which I imagine a few people will offer their own feedback.

My 1st thought is what factors from using cpap would impact joint pain / stiffness. There are
some comments online about CO2 levels impacting joints & body extremities.
Lets hope our more medically minded members can offer some insights.
Good & interesting line ...

Cheers

DSM
xPAP and Quattro std mask (plus a pad-a-cheek anti-leak strap)

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Re: Is this just coincidence?

Post by harry33 » Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:06 pm

I now use a powerful TENS machine, after all else failed
no more painkiller meds now
australian,anxiety and insomnia, a CPAP user since 1995, self diagnosed after years of fatigue, 2 cheap CPAPs and respironics comfortgell nose only mask. not one of my many doctors ever asked me if I snored