Cats, menopause and CPAP

KittyMom22 wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:35 am

I'm so exhausted I couldn't function this weekend. I had a three day weekend for the holiday and really needed to clean out my bedroom prepatory for new carpet and painting, so mom can move in.

I was almost completely worthless. Zero energy. So, last night I dug out my MAD and had a decent night's sleep for a change.

I ordered a different headgear to go with my mask - ResMed really screwed up with the F30 as it's so uncomfortable and the crown strap will NOT stay in place. I have to wait 8-10 days for shipping for the Amara view headgear. I may just use the MAD in the meantime.

I have also concluded that at least some of my nighttime events are due to asthma. I dug out my last unopened Symbicort inhaler and used it last night. I had stopped because of the side effects, but damn it, I was able to draw a full breath, finally. I wanted to cry with relief. No gasping wake-ups!

It really sux being asthmatic but unable to tolerate steroids. Maybe I will just have to put up with more intense hot flashes and a voice like a bullfrog.

PS it was so nice to snuggle down into the pillow again....I miss my pillow.

lynninnj wrote: I am sorry you are having so many struggles with your papping (and the rest of it, which is always worse when you haven’t slept.

I hope that the new mask helps and hopefully the asthma doesn’t react to the paint and carpet glue. ugh.

KittyMom22 wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 08, 2022 12:33 pm

Saw my doctor today. He agreed that based on my results with the MAD and a change of asthma medication, I don't need to continue trying to use CPAP. My nighttime gasping was uncontrolled asthma - it still occurred while papping. Also, with my neck issues, torturing me with the headgear and uncomfortable sleeping positions is unnecessary.

Dobby is a free elf.

Best wishes to all of you for good health,
and thanks for your kind support.