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Re: Recliner Naps w/o cpap--How harmful is it ?
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:06 pm
by jazzer4
I am the napping queen. I so love to take a nap when I can.
I love to fall asleep on the sofa watching Fox News....it's pretty boring and puts me right to sleep. (Sorry Shep) In about 5 minutes.
Sometimes I wake afer 1/2 hr and feel great. But, other times I feel like sh**.
I prop myself up with pillows so I'm almost upright. And a blanket....ahhh
I think the times I wake up and feel like dodo I must have had an event that didn't wake me.
For the first 8 mon. on c-pap I didn't dare do this. I guess I've gotten braver, or dumber.
Re: Recliner Naps w/o cpap--How harmful is it ?
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:49 pm
by avi123
Hi, I have severe OSA but often take short (up to one hour) daily naps without CPAP on. But, I lye mostly on the sides or supine with min pillows.This is to keep my airway straight. But I wake up often from regurgitations. If I was lying in an easy chair then I would wear a CPAP (probably a second hand one).
Re: Recliner Naps w/o cpap--How harmful is it ?
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 8:30 am
by MaryT
I sleep on my recliner, one thing that i noticed -
I have the type of heat in my apartment that comes from an electric air conditioning unit (whatever it is called). and when i sleep in my bed, the back of my cpap unit is not facing the air blowing from the vent in the air conditioner (which blows hot or cold air whichever you want). Well when I sleep in my recliner, the back of the machine faces the air conditioner and it also blows way too cool air and my throat is inhaling too cold of air. I wake up and my throat is too cold and dry.
So try keeping the back of your cpap machine away from any cool air blowing towards it. or else you might have the same issue I have. When I put my cpap by my bed away from the cool air from the air conditioner, it is a good temperature.
I hope you understood my post
Re: Recliner Naps w/o cpap--How harmful is it ?
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 9:14 am
by bap40
I too take naps every now and again but no on our recliner. I use the sofa, lay on my side and give everyone instructions to wake me if I either start to snore or start to have apneas. So far no one has had to wake me up. For some reason and I have always been like this; I only sleep for an hour, always, never varies. I don't dream either. I am just out.
Re: Recliner Naps w/o cpap--How harmful is it ?
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 9:42 am
by BlackSpinner
I was in ER hooked up and in recliner position. I drifted off and my O2 levels dropped immediately below 79. Not going to nap without cpap ever again.
Re: Recliner Naps w/o cpap--How harmful is it ?
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 9:44 am
by Komodo
From time-to-time, I'll take a short nap in my recliner, and YES, it IS harmful!!!!
Not relating to OSA per se, but every time I wake from a nap, I wake up STARVING TO DEATH!
Never had that problem before developing OSA. Just prior to starting therapy, it was really bad. I used to fall asleep ALOT and everytime I woke I'd be starving. Once I started therapy, that all ended. Except for my occasional naps on the recliner. The craving to stuff my face goes away in a few minutes now, but the craving is there none the less.
Re: Recliner Naps w/o cpap--How harmful is it ?
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 2:25 pm
by Madalot
I'm beginning to think I'd better stop falling asleep in my recliner! I do it probably 4-5 times a week.
Re: Recliner Naps w/o cpap--How harmful is it ?
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 2:41 pm
by HoseCrusher
gvz, Wow.
If possible, it would be interesting to set the time interval to 20 minutes and if you could show two graphs I think it would show a little more.
The first graph would be from 10:40 - 11:00, and the second graph would be from 11:00 - 11:20.
By zooming in you can get a better feel for how the drop in O2 effects the heart rate.
Re: Recliner Naps w/o cpap--How harmful is it ?
Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:44 am
by charliemack
I love this forum. I have received more info than any sleep center could impart.
On the other hand, what does a sleep doctor say to this question?
Re: Recliner Naps w/o cpap--How harmful is it ?
Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 12:53 pm
by jnk
charliemack wrote:I love this forum. I have received more info than any sleep center could impart.
On the other hand, what does a sleep doctor say to this question?
Good CPAP hygiene, in general, is to use it EVERY time you sleep:
GOOD CPAP HYGIENE
TEN KEYS TO CPAP SUCCESS:
Making CPAP Therapy a Positive Experience
Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, is the most effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. A decision to use CPAP is a major step forward in the pursuit of a healthier life. The successful use of CPAP will help you breathe easier, sleep better and live healthier. Using CPAP can be a positive experience if you keep these key points in mind:
Commitment: CPAP is not a quick fix for your problem. It involves a long-term commitment to improve your sleep and your health.
Communication: Stay in close communication with both your sleep doctor and your CPAP supplier. Ask lots of questions and seek help when you need it.
Consistency: Use CPAP all night, every night and for every nap. You will receive the maximum health benefits from CPAP when you use it every time that you sleep. This will also make it easier for your body to adjust to the treatment.
Correction: The first machine mask that you try may not be the best one for you. Work with your sleep doctor and your CPAP supplier to make corrections to your equipment selection. Ask about trying a different type of machine or mask if you have ongoing problems.
Challenge: Tell a family member or a close friend to ask you each morning if you used your CPAP the previous night. Have someone to challenge you to give it your best effort.
Connection: Your adjustment to CPAP will be easier if you are able to connect with others who use the same treatment. Ask your sleep doctor if there is a support group in your area for people who have sleep apnea, or look for one on the internet.
Comfort: Increase your level of comfort by using a saline spray, decongestant or humidifier if CPAP irritates your nose, mouth or throat. Use your unit’s “ramp” setting to slowly get used to the air pressure level. See if there are soft pads you can buy that will fit over your mask straps.
Cleaning: Clean your mask, tubing and headgear on a regular basis. Put this time in your schedule so that you don’t forget to do it. Check and replace the filters for your CPAP unit and humidifier.
Completion: Although you are never finished with CPAP therapy, you should reward yourself by celebrating the completion of your first month of treatment. Expect this first month to be your hardest period of adjustment. It will involve some trial and error as you find the machine, mask and pressure settings that are right for you.
Continuation: After your first month of treatment, continue to make a daily commitment to use your CPAP all night, every night and for every nap.
http://www.nevadasleep.com/CPAP_Follow_ ... AP_Hygiene
The Canadians agree:
You should use CPAP every night and whenever you nap.
http://css.to/sleep/patient_information.pdf