Changes in bowels after using CPAP.

Megaman787 · Post by **Megaman787** » Mon May 03, 2021 2:33 pm

Hi all,

Since this is my first post on the forum, I would like to make it clear that this thread is not meant to troll or joke around, even if the subject matter is a little funny. It could easily be taken that way, so I wanted to get in front of that.

I started using a CPAP for the first time about three weeks ago, at the age of 28. I have no history of any form of bowel issues, other than being a little slow in the restroom.

Ever since I started using the CPAP, my bowel movements have doubled, sometimes tripled in size. It's kind of unreal. Like I said, this sounds funny (and kind of is), but its really no joke.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is this normal?

I've not been having any negative symptoms - No pain, no gas, no bloating, etc. No changes in diet. The only thing that has changed is that my waste production seems to be in overdrive.

Thanks for the knowledge.

jsmit86 · Post by **jsmit86** » Mon May 03, 2021 6:18 pm

Make sure that you are putting the mask on the proper end.

jimbud · Post by **jimbud** » Mon May 03, 2021 6:29 pm

Megaman787 wrote: ↑
Mon May 03, 2021 2:33 pm
three weeks

Megaman787 wrote: ↑
Mon May 03, 2021 2:33 pm
my bowel movements have doubled, sometimes tripled in size.

Dumped a few pounds I would guess.

Another CPAP success story.

RNeil · Post by **RNeil** » Mon May 03, 2021 7:12 pm

I suspect aerophagia, or swallowing air, even though you said no gas or pain. CPAP can definitely cause it.

jimbud · Post by **jimbud** » Mon May 03, 2021 8:23 pm

If you check Oscar, I will bet your:

1. Flow Limit is way down.

2. Turdal Volume and Flow Rate are way up.

Megaman787 · Post by **Megaman787** » Tue May 04, 2021 12:25 pm

Haha, yeah. I'm hoping that it might aid weight loss. We'll see.

I had to google OSCAR, but that's pretty interesting. I might have to get that set up when I have some energy. I also have my 1-month follow-up appt soon, so maybe they'll see something in their readings.

As for Aerophagia, maybe. I don't know if that would necessarily lead to these, uh, increases though. Who knows, maybe my body just has more energy and is actually working appropriately now.

gadgetmaniah · Post by **gadgetmaniah** » Tue May 04, 2021 1:00 pm

Well I'm not sure about what you're experiencing but you might be interested in this thread I recently posted: viewtopic/t181958/Has-anyone-experience ... erapy.html

Apparently sleep apnea has been associated with constipation and some people have reported a relief from constipation after using it. Maybe good sleep restores your normal intestinal function.

ChicagoGranny · Post by **ChicagoGranny** » Tue May 04, 2021 1:03 pm

Megaman787 wrote: ↑
Mon May 03, 2021 2:33 pm
Ever since I started using the CPAP, my bowel movements have doubled, sometimes tripled in size.

Are you talking about volume or weight?

Where are you and where were you (pre-CPAP) on the Bristol Stool Chart?

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Tue May 04, 2021 2:22 pm

Thank you, granny, for that valuable turdbit of information.
Note: if you catch your toddler shaking his pantleg in walmart,
follow his trail, and police all the faux Milk Duds.

jimbud · Post by **jimbud** » Tue May 04, 2021 7:01 pm

I'll have a Type 4 in double taper mode, please.

Oh, and a cup of coffee...black (while I'm waiting).

JPB

Megaman787 · Post by **Megaman787** » Wed May 05, 2021 9:56 am

gadgetmaniah wrote: ↑
Tue May 04, 2021 1:00 pm
Well I'm not sure about what you're experiencing but you might be interested in this thread I recently posted: viewtopic/t181958/Has-anyone-experience ... erapy.html

Apparently sleep apnea has been associated with constipation and some people have reported a relief from constipation after using it. Maybe good sleep restores your normal intestinal function.

Thanks for pointing this out! That could definitely be the case. If some of my bodily functions were being limited by my body not having enough energy, then perhaps this is just how things were meant to function, and I wasn't converting to waste effectively enough.

As for the chart - I was a 3-4 and have maintained being a 3-4.

gadgetmaniah · Post by **gadgetmaniah** » Wed May 05, 2021 11:44 am

Megaman787 wrote: ↑
Wed May 05, 2021 9:56 am

gadgetmaniah wrote: ↑
Tue May 04, 2021 1:00 pm
Well I'm not sure about what you're experiencing but you might be interested in this thread I recently posted: viewtopic/t181958/Has-anyone-experience ... erapy.html

Apparently sleep apnea has been associated with constipation and some people have reported a relief from constipation after using it. Maybe good sleep restores your normal intestinal function.
Thanks for pointing this out! That could definitely be the case. If some of my bodily functions were being limited by my body not having enough energy, then perhaps this is just how things were meant to function, and I wasn't converting to waste effectively enough.

As for the chart - I was a 3-4 and have maintained being a 3-4.

Yup, very well could be. It feels like the severe constipation that I had developed over the last year is finally clearing up now that my sleep is improving with the CPAP. That just tells you how important good sleep is for us!

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