I did it!!! I broke the 8 hours barrier! + other topics

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:05 pm

Congrats Kathy!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know how hard you've worked for this! Hopefully now you'll start seeing some more dramatic improvements.

Brenda

Alisha · Post by **Alisha** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:57 pm

I am happy for you, Kathy, and hope that soon 8 hours xpap will be your norm. You deserve the best rest and best treatment possible.

I enjoy reading your helpful posts and am glad you have hung in there through the rough times. Keep us informed. We'll be there for you through the good and the bad. We love you.

Alisha

JohnMudie · Post by **JohnMudie** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:47 am

You have come a long way

John M

sleepyjane · Post by **sleepyjane** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 5:18 am

Kathy,

That is so good. You deserve it that's for sure.

Would you mind explaining me what those initials by the numbers in your first post mean.

Where did you get them. Off a machine card?? (I just found out some machines can have card but I thought only doctors could read this

I just saw on a sleep center site that the tens unit is something used for PLMD and reducing jerks if applied for 15 to 30 minutes before bed. I was just diagnosed with that and included a request for a prescription in a letter I sent doctor but I don't know if he will. He had given me requip but so far, I am afraid to take it. But maybe that might help you with your leg movements to get better sleep or if you already tried it, let me know if it helped any.

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 9:26 am

Congratulations, Kathy!

Hope you have many, many more.

Best wishes,

Den

Catnapper · Post by **Catnapper** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 9:31 am

Hi Kathy,

What a great thing for you after all this time. Congrats!

Catnapper

kteague · Post by **kteague** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:20 am

Thanks to all for your too kind words, the well-wishes, and for dancing and celebrating with me.

Bookworm, no pork chops yet. When my tag line changes, you'll know dinner is on!

JohnMudie, your signature line is so right on! I started this whole cpap journey a year and a half ago, and kept at it with the insistence and encouragement of folks here. I really didn't think I would ever experience the "want to" that some others spoke of. Only recently can I say I look forward to putting my mask on.

SleepyJane, I use a ResMed AutoSet Spirit and every morning I check the screen and get my basic numbers for my Apnea Index and Apnea Hypopnea Index, etc. Gives me an idea if there's any obvious problems. I have the software that I download directly into my computer (no card or reader) occassionally just to look for trends.

Again, thanks to my "support group" - you're much cheaper than therapy!

Kathy

bluegrassfan · Post by **bluegrassfan** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:01 pm

This sure is encouraging. I thought most of the "vets" all got 8 or 9 hrs of sleep, in fact some nights when I'm snatching that mask off, I think of most of you blissfully snoozing and think something must be wrong with me. I do have the central apnea prob, no obstructives, but maybe if I keep this thing on it will come around. I'm assuming every hr I use it, that will enrich my oxygen supply to my brain. I think I got about 45 mins this afternoon after work, but it's such a "dreamstate" that I'm not sure.

NightHawkeye · Post by **NightHawkeye** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:15 pm

kteague wrote:Again, thanks to my "support group" - you're much cheaper than therapy!

And, a lot more effective!

Congratulations, Kathy.

bluegrassfan wrote:I thought most of the "vets" all got 8 or 9 hrs of sleep . . .

On rare occasions, I'll get eight. Not sure, I've ever gotten nine. Sometimes, after five hours, aerophagia gets the best of me and I know it's time to get up. Still, sleep for me is a lot better than pre-xPAP.

Regards,
Bill ( . . . not likely to quit in this lifetime . . . )

bluegrassfan · Post by **bluegrassfan** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 5:40 am

Kathy, just curious, do you have obstructive or central apneas? tks..bob

blarg · Post by **blarg** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:02 am

Sorry to hop in here so late, but congrats!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 11:21 am

kathy

you are an inspiration and a study in perseverence (and you're always so kind)

congrats on the 8 hours

sharon1965

sharon1965 · Post by **sharon1965** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 11:22 am

oops, that was me, at work and forgot to sign in

kteague · Post by **kteague** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:41 pm

Bob the Bluegrass Fan,

In answer to your question, I have obstructive sleep apnea. On some of my sleep studies I had a couple centrals, but I've read here that is not unusual. What I did find interesting on my titration study is I had no centrals till they reached a pressure of 7 then I had one, and two at 8, three at 9. I have to wonder since they increased with the pressure how many I'm having with my pressure usually around 11 these days. Probably still insignificant. Will be back at the sleep lab for a couple nights in the coming weeks, so maybe that will answer my question. Docs want one study with no cpap or PLMD meds to get a current baseline, another with machine, and also the nap test once the movements are controlled enough on the meds. I'd say after all that I should turn into Sleeping Beauty. Hope you find answers for your specific situation.
Kathy

NightHawkeye · Post by **NightHawkeye** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:09 pm

kteague wrote:I have to wonder since they increased with the pressure how many I'm having with my pressure usually around 11 these days. Probably still insignificant. Will be back at the sleep lab for a couple nights in the coming weeks, so maybe that will answer my question.

Do let us know the answer to that, Kathy. Expecially since some folks have indicated that pressure-induced centrals often subside after one gets used to xPAP therapy.

Regards,
Bill

Machine	Mask	Humidifier

Additional Comments: Getting tired of feeling exhausted so often during the day and having to nap

I did it!!! I broke the 8 hours barrier! + other topics

Congrats

Kathy

Thanks everyone!

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Obstructive vs Central Apnea

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