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Still Sleepy After Success with CPAP?
I've heard that studies are being conducted of people who still subjectively report feeling sleepy even after having successfully used CPAP. Wondering if this has happened to anyone, or how common it is?
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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on
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BP did they say anything to you about your leg movements? I have been recently researching resltless leg syndrome, and periodic leg movements. While not quite the health issue of apnea they can be devistating to your sleep. You actually have to have 3 leg movemnts in 90 sec to count one PLM. While I am not sure on the scoring of your test this could mean that your actual leg movements was 63x. When you look at the movement index in this light it makes a little more sense. However it could also mean that you only had 7 PLMs. Depends on the interpretation. You might want to find out how they came up with the #21.
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BP, How old are you? What machine are you using? I am asking to get some insight on your sleep stages. Age and lifestyle have a huge impact in how we sleep.
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Permalink Reply by Butch Hernandez on
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I agree..I noticed a slight increase in S1, not enough time in REM and an abbreviated REM latency. Wouldn't worry about the S3 time. That does fluctuate as we age. Like Rock, I'd be interested in knowing your age and equipment. Your PLMI could certainly influence your architecture as well. With that in mind, the presence of Ambien influences that also.
Rock Hinkle said:BP, How old are you? What machine are you using? I am asking to get some insight on your sleep stages. Age and lifestyle have a huge impact in how we sleep.
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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DD, i can see the file, but did you know you can embed the .jpg in the actual conversation by clicking on the camera icon in the upper right of the editing box?
you are kicking butt with your AHI! seems as if your leak is a little high given that your pressure is only at 9.0. not disasterous. just a little high. but probably some others will have additional thoughts for you.
DDNight said:Here is my 2 month data report....hope this is what I need to upload.
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u might also break this out as a separate thread about your results ... up to you, but might help you track the answers better.
Mike said:DD, i can see the file, but did you know you can embed the .jpg in the actual conversation by clicking on the camera icon in the upper right of the editing box?
you are kicking butt with your AHI! seems as if your leak is a little high given that your pressure is only at 9.0. not disasterous. just a little high. but probably some others will have additional thoughts for you.
DDNight said:Here is my 2 month data report....hope this is what I need to upload.
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Permalink Reply by BPLink on
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I'm 58 and using a Respironics BPAP w Auto.
Yes, I was told I had restless legs disorder or was it the other leg problem but not sure whether or not it was due to being titrated. I think I don't move much during sleep and in fact I usually sleep on my side.
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sleep position does not influence leg movements, at least in my opinion. If it was due to the titration i would think they would stop once you were titrated. Are you taking anything? Do you feel like you have to always move your feet or legs? itchy crawly anxiety? like you have to get up and walk around for no reason? You probably would not notice movement in your sleep.
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Permalink Reply by Glenn Davis on
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I have had patients report this. Sometimes it is pressure adjustment needed when you are fully acclaimated at home. Others have other sleep emerging problems like PLMS that continue to cause arousals that CPAP doesn't address.
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Permalink Reply by Keith Hale on
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I've been on CPAP every hour of sleep since November 1999, (only tested and retitrated once, sorry to say) and except for that glorious first month or so of "REM Rebound" - when i felt i could climb everest before lunch - i've gone back to feeling tired almost 24/7. I have severe depression and other mental health matters, but i do wonder if an automatically titrating CPAP would help me feel a LITTLE better.
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Are you taking anything? Do you feel like you have to always move your feet or legs? itchy crawly anxiety? like you have to get up and walk around for no reason? You probably would not notice movement in your sleep
Rock,
All I'm using is ambien and no to the other questions.
I doubt the restless legs.
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As great as ambien is for sleep it will can cause movement or arousal disorders in a small % of people. How long have you been taking it?
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