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I am 54 (a Sleep Guide newbie) and have obstructive sleep apnea. I was diagnosed when I was 46; however, my ex-wife had mentioned my apneas, years before my diagnosis. I tried a CPAP device 6 years ago but couldn’t sleep while using it. It was too invasive. I am desperate now. My only means of mitigating my OSA right now is a mandible repositioning device my orthodontist made for me. Along with being chronically fatigued the past 10 years, I have been experiencing the following mental degradation: loss of short term memory, disjointed/convoluted thinking, poor judgment, difficulty calculating numbers or equations, difficulty making simple decisions; disorganized methods of processing & manipulating information… I could go on.
I would like to try a PAP machine one more time. If that doesn’t work I will opt for a surgery to remove excess tissue in soft palette area of my mouth.
My question is this… Has anyone who has had OSA for years and experienced similar mental erosion (see above) experienced a true reversal of these same symptoms after being successfully treated for OSA? By “successfully treated” you are now experiencing a higher state of mental functioning (acuity), a real, tangible improvement in your brain functioning (better memory, more efficient processing of information, more organized thinking)?
Thank you from California
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Permalink Reply by ZolliStar on
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Chuck,
When you say the CPAP "was too invasive" making it impossible for you to sleep using it six years ago, what do you mean?
Did you feel clausterphobic? Did you find that you couldn't get a comfortable sleep position wearing a mask? I think that if we had a better idea of what it was that made it so unpalatable for you to use the CPAP six years ago, some of the been-there, done-that people on this forum could offer suggestions.
Personally, I'm wary about surgery. I could be wrong, of course. But others might be able to say more about it.
Finally, working through the adjustments is, indeed, a challenge. But that's what it is: a challenge. You may have to try many different approaches, including combined approaches, so that you can achieve success.
In my case, I have found it useful to visit this forum as well as support groups. Possibly in your area there are support groups where you could bring your questions as well as seek advice.
Finally, I thought that sleeping with my CPAP meant that I would immediately feel wonderful. It turns out that it takes a while to feel better. Don't forget: your body has suffered a severe assault (episodic oxygen deprivation, little REM sleep, etc., etc.) for a long time. It takes time to heal, too.
Let us know more about your situation, o.k.?
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Permalink Reply by Chris H on
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Hi Chuck, If you look at Dr Mack D Jones MD SAAN 's postings here and in his book "Deadly Sleep"
He is alive and well Just put his name in the search tool box to find him . In my own case pap has pulled me from the brink of a DIRT NAP ........So am I better ...? Yes. Im I 100% ?..... No , but is sure beats eatin worms. Good Sleep,Chris
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