A few questions

ginnylee · Post by **ginnylee** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:32 am

I've read most of the posts and haven't seen anything relating to alcohol and cpap.......Would drinking tend to jeopardize the treatment of the cpap???? When I was diagnosed with OSA I had been sober for 2 years and this lasted until just a few months ago....For the life of me I don't know why I started drinking off and on again, perhaps it's because I am now retired and "bored", or just plain lonely wanting to interact with other people.....Another problem I've had just the last few months is some mornings when I wake up and remove my headgear I have a hard time catching my breath and tend to over-breathe for a few seconds.....A couple of weeks ago I had a sinus infection and was very congested and started hyperventilating.....I finally went to the doctor and did get some antibiotics and an inhaler.....Thanks for any information anyone may have....GINNY

chrisp · Post by **chrisp** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:56 am

Yes, alcohol will increase your apnea. Anything that is a depressant is not good for your apnea. Muscle relaxers, alcohol , valium . These are not advised if you have Sleep apnea. Testosterone also aggrivates apnea.

With time you will learn the dos and dont's of apnea..

Chris

ginnylee · Post by **ginnylee** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 12:08 pm

Thanks for the information.........I had to laugh when you said in time I would learn the "dos and don'ts".........I may sound like a new user but I've been on the cpap for over 7 yrs. now!!!! But, I must admit, I've learned more from this message board than I've learned from any doctors or any of the people I deal with at the medical supply places........I did ask a woman when I got my last mask (about 10 days ago) about waking up feeling like I can't catch my breath and she said "Well, that's pretty normal.....After all, you've had air flowing through your nose all night long and it may take a few minutes to adjust to not having the mask on".......