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OSA stats on related health issues
80% of people with fibromyalgia have OSA
50% people with hypertension have OSA
50% of people with type 2 diabetes have OSA
38% of people with asthma have OSA
OSA leads to heart attacks and strokes as well. Sleep deprivation is proven to cause cancer. Please pass this along if you know anyone who is fatigued. I have been in sleep for 11 years, and have done close to 6000 studies. Its amazing to watch people turn around in a 6 to 8 hour period.
If you go to a lab that only shows you 1 to 2 masks, demand to see more. Only 80% of people who are offered CPAP actually will use it. Its my firm belief this is because they are not being given options. I use ResMed and Respironics in my lab. I let patients try both machines. Both CPAPs are great with minor differences, but the differences are noticeable. One patient will tell me the Respironics is better, next patient will tell me ResMed is better. I use both in the same room to ensure they get the CPAP that works best for them. I believe what CPAP you use in the lab should be used at home.
If your tech isn't showing you the three different styles of masks, they aren't doing their job. There are nasal masks, nasal pillows and full face masks. I usually try on 5-10 masks per patient so they know what is out there.
Never allow the company who will give you a CPAP (HME or DME) to give you crappy equipment. Make sure you have a chin strap handy if you aren't wearing a full face mask. You probably won't like it, but you may need it in the beginning.
1. new mask every 6 months, paid by your insurance
2. new filters once a month, paid by insurance
3. new hose every 6 months paid by insurance
4. new CPAP every 5-7 years paid by insurance
hope this helps atleast somebody!
GOOD SLEEP to you CPAPer's. BTW, I LOVE my QUATTRO!
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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i am also very interested in the source of the statistics. and agree that this is a terrific post, jam-packed with valuable tips and advice. you're a cool dude, Brenton ;)
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Permalink Reply by Patricia A Davis on
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I wish I'd gone to your lab or one like it. I know now that the mask used for testing LEAKED all night long. I didn't "know" that until I actually started using a CPAP machine and the full face mask. I recall being at the lab and the blowing and whistling all night long that I was certain I'd never use one once I got home. The center where I got my "gear" and all, don't have trained personnel that know anything about OSA. They are they only to "fit" you, get you set up. I have learned MORE ON THIS SITE than anywhere else.
Thanks for your post. I was just telling one of my sister's about this site last night. She doen't have time to do it yet.
Thanks, Pat
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Actually these stats are backed up by research. I have gotten these results from several different projects. AASM, BRPT, American Heart, AAST just to name a couple. These stats are actually commonly known among techs (atleast the ones who are passionate about what they do.) I would never come here to just post random crap. Not my style. Also, I work at a research facility. I will have some cool things to share with you guys in the coming months with people who have MS, Parkinsons and Alzheimers. We found links between these three diseases and sleep disorders. Too soon to spill the beans though, but if you know people who are suffering, help is on the way!!
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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on
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I like this post! I also would have liked some back up for the stats. That's just not how it goes sometimes.
Judy said:Say what, RockRPSGT???
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Let me help:
http://www.idf.org/sleep-apnoea-and-type-2-diabetes
Estimates suggest that up to 40% of people with OSA will have diabetes, but the incidence of new diabetes in people with OSA is not known.[i]
- In people who have diabetes, the prevalence of OSA may be up to 23%[ii], and the prevalence of some form of sleep disordered breathing may be as high as 58%.[iii]
http://www.novasom.com/clinical_library/Hyper.pdf
"Up to 60% of patients with
sleep apnea may have hypertension"
I found several links on the association of apnea, fibromyalgia, and asthma. One on fibro even discussed the same stats mentioned above. Not a very reputable site. He is right though. I will verify later if I have more time.
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Interesting:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21594765
Disordered sleep is such a prominent symptom in fibromyalgia that the American College of Rheumatology included symptoms such as waking unrefreshed, fatigue, tiredness, and insomnia in the 2010 diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia. Even though sleep recording is not part of the routine evaluation, polysomnography may disclose primary sleep disorders in patients with fibromyalgia, including obstructive sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome. In addition, genetic background and environmental susceptibility link fibromyalgia and further sleep disorders. Among nonpharmacological treatment proposed for sleep disturbance in fibromyalgia, positive results have been obtained with sleep hygiene and cognitive-behavioral therapy. The effect of exercise is contradictory, but overweight or obese patients with fibromyalgia should be encouraged to lose weight. Regarding the approved antidepressants, amitriptyline proved to be superior to duloxetine and milnacipran for sleep disturbances. New perspectives remain on the narcolepsy drug sodium oxybate, which recently was approved for sleep management in fibromyalgia.
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http://www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org/
80% of people with fibromyalgia suffer from sleep apnea,
It's very hard to find valid sources on Fibro. I will admit these were quick searches.
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Permalink Reply by RichM on
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Thanks so much for the great information !!! I always learn something new each time I come on this site. Please keep up the great work !!
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What is OSA? Good writing defines the first time an acronym is used.
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Permalink Reply by Mary Z on
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Richard, OSA is Obstructive Sleep Apnea. It's a standard acronym and is used often.
It is also in the glossary, prominent in the FAQ.
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(Obstructive Sleep Apnea)
My daughter was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at the age of 17. Prior to that, they called it a type of arthritis, which it mimicked a lot of diseases and ailments. She never slept much as a child; she only used a CPAP prior to and shortly after she was older (32) and due to having steroid shots in her back, she gained a lot of weight. She was over 300 lbs and two of her doctors told her to persue the gastric bypass .. which she did. She used the CPAP machine prior to the surgery, right after that and after about a month, they did another study and said she no longer needed it. She lost 150 lbs and she still has the fibro and probably always will, I don't think that goes away. I didn't think the sleep apnea ever went away either but all tests say she no longer has it.
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