New to Cpap and sleep apnea

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elyfrank
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Re: New to Cpap and sleep apnea

Post by elyfrank » Wed Jan 08, 2025 4:20 pm

Hi Pugsy,
Thanks for taking the time to reply I know people are busy and everybody has their own problems. I really appreciate it.

I go to bed at the same time 10:30pm and get up at 7:30am but wake up multiple times during the night, so at the end I really don't know how many hours of sleep I am getting.
Yes, I still have the same problem without CPAP, that is why I did a second sleep study and got the results for sleep apnea.
I don't think I can do anything to improve my sleep quality and amount at this point. My sleep hygiene is pretty good. I check all the boxes.

So, I really don't know what to do anymore, just looking at the waves from Oscar and trying to see if I can spot something but it is really difficult.

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Re: New to Cpap and sleep apnea

Post by Pugsy » Wed Jan 08, 2025 4:56 pm

Maybe it is time to talk to the doctor about adding in some sort of RX or OTC sleep aid.
4 to 6 hours of very fragmented sleep is a recipe for feeling like crap for sure. Hell, 4 to 6 hours of not fragmented sleep isn't enough sleep.

I have that sleep problem now but even though I know the cause (not breathing related so cpap is zero help) knowing doesn't mean it is easily fixed. I fight that battle every single night and have for years and years and years.

You most likely have a sleep quality problem that the cpap machine isn't designed to fix.
The list of items that mess with sleep isn't limited to sleep apnea and instead is miles long.

Talk to your doctor about these issues you are having.

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