Best Night EVER!!

Last night I had the best night's sleep I've had probably since I was born!! Yes, it was that good!

Just to set things up a bit - I have been drinking large quantities of Coke every day for a long time. I know it sounds stupid, but I didn't realize, until recently, that it was probably all that caffeine that was keeping me awake and functioning. Well, yesterday I jumped off the caffeine train - it was a little rocky and I had a withdrawl headache (still do!), but it paid off enough to make me want to stay off that train permanently.

Also, my nose was plugged up so I had to use my FF mask (F&P FlexiFit), and I slept in my bed - I had been sleeping on the couch. I woke up a couple of times to go to the bathroom from all the water I drank during the day, but I knew I was getting good sleep. I didn't realize how good it was until I checked the numbers. My AHI last night was - drum roll please!...........1!!!!! I couldn't believe it! I hope that result is reproducible and I hope I have many more nights like that, but if I don't, I cherish the one I did have. I am still recovering from many years of undiagnosed/untreated OSA, but I actually feel like I could jump for joy!!

This thread was started by me. I was so excited I forgot to log in.

Glad to hear that! Congratulations on your success.

Hang in there.

Best wishes,

Den

Thats wonderful, MadDogz!

Caffeine withdrawal headaches can be horrid, I hope yours goes away soon.

O.

Hey All,

Thanks for the support! The headache comes and goes, and right now it's gone. I'm a little tired, but if I didn't sleep so well last night it would be worse!! I'm glad the weekend is almost here -lots of naps with my APAP!!

Terri

Sounds like well slept dachshunds jump for joy

Thanks for sharing your success, let's hope it inspires others to keep going.

How about caffeine free diet coke

That caffeine can really do the number on your sleep. I'm glad you had a good night's sleep. Actually, I am jealous I have been using my cpap for three weeks now, and am feeling a little frustrated that I am still waking up so often during the night. I wonder if I have something else going on besides the apnea... I'm holding out hope that I too will feel well rested. Keep up the good work!