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Somebody earlier suggested doing the easy stuff first: that would include Zeo, changing settings, controlling leaks etc. I call it the low hanging fruit. However, the really frustrating part of CPAP is that there can be multiple issues going on, all intertwined to create your daytime weariness problem. Consider daily meds, lack of deep sleep, junk food, reaction to food additives, diabetes, thyroid, lack of muscle tone etc... as you can see this list goes on and on. IMO, it's good to have an engaged doctor and to also take ownership of your own welfare.

I know that all this is easier said than done, however I consider this course of action to be my new lifelong hobby (albeit, not a very fun one). My goal is to get well and to sleep soundly, therefore I willing to put in the time and do the homework as required. From your posts, It sounds like you are smart and committed to the struggle, so I think you will do well with this therapy. If you feel like doing some hand-wringing or just plain bragging, feel free come back to let us know what's going on.

John from Brookston wrote:

andy88488 wrote:

Pugsy wrote:Same questions we always ask when reports look good on paper and someone still feels "no energy" " not well rested" "need to nap" "hard to wake up in the AM".


No serious health issues. My testosterone is low so I use a testosterone gel. Now, aided, it's quite high. I also have osteoporosis, so I take Actonel once a month, and a lot of Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium. Oh, and a small dose of statin at night.
Sleep Hygene is okay. I do drink a fair amount of caffeine. I don't smoke.

Any red flags that you see?

Andy

I was going to suggest having your testosterone checked, since my symptoms included extreme fatigue and physical weakness. Indeed, once my levels approached normal my falling asleep everywhere wasn't as bad as it was before treatment but I still have "severe" OSA, so I'm treating that, too.
See if you can get your doctor (your GP) to focus on other possibilities besides your apnea.

Yeah, I've tried a few different things. I think that my GP doesn't have any ideas left. I'm thinking about going to an allergist, maybe to a guy my sister knows who is more of an alternative medicine guy, but who she says is an amazing diagnostician.

Always tired wrote:
Andy,
Just a few comments.
If Zeo is still available the pairing with an IPhone is very difficult.

Regarding the Low T, the gels are not absorbed as efficiently as the shots (for some people) and with the shots the correct amount is always given. If your T numbers are normal then excellent, however T replacement can wire you.
A T

According to the tests, my Testosterone level is now in the normal range, very much in the higher end of normal. When I got diagnosed, I thought, "Oh boy, maybe this is it!", but I haven't felt different.