susan mccord

Female

Indianapolis, IN

United States

Profile Information:

My Interest in Sleep Apnea: I have Sleep Apnea
Treatment Being Used, if any: Auto-Adjusting CPAP
If Machine Being Used, What Type? (e.g., Respironics M Series with A-Flex Auto-Adjusting CPAP): Respironics M Series Pro with C-Flex Auto-adjusting CPAP
If Mask Being Used, What Type? (e.g., ResMed Activa Nasal Mask): FitLife full face mask, size small

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Lala

Hi Susan,
I'm ok. Learning to deal with the hypersomnia/narcolepsy on top of the sleep apnea. I think I am finally on the right medication, but I'm still feeling uncomfortable with the idea of taking a stimulant. So how are things with you? Sorry it took me so long to get back to you, I havent been on in a long time. Hope all is well!
Laurie

Mar 27, 2010
Lala

Hi Susan! Well, they started me on Adderall, I was up to 60 mg and still didnt feel awake. So, we tried Nuvigil. That made my head itch like mad!! I am currently on a similar adderall med, but it has less fillers? It's a purer form, at least that's what the doc said, I take 15 mg in the morning when I first get up around 5 am, another 15 around 8 am and then if I feel I need it, another 15 around 1 or 2 pm. So far, it seems to be helping better then anything I've tried. I know what your saying about being ok with the stimulant meds, they just have such a stigma to them, but your right, I'm not abusing them, and they are helping, so that's what matters.

Well, my goodness....thank God winter is over, eh? Even though it is mightly cold here today. I hope you start to feel energized, I think that's all any of us want. Just to feel energized. Living like all the energy has been sucked out of you literally sucks!! I hope the warmer weather brings you some energy. I'm a firm believer in the healing benefits of the sun. Let the sun warm your skin, feel it on your face, saok it up.....just be sure to wear your sunscreen. Do you have a garden? Gardening is so good for the soul. I was out the other day, sitting in the sun, pulling weeds out of my garden, and though pulling weeds is not alot of fun, just being close to the earth, feeling the earth, and knowing I'm doing something good, felt really great. Well, its time for me to get in the shower and get goin for work. Keep in touch, your one of my favorites too. Take care, Laurie

Apr 9, 2010
Michael W Gray

Hello Susan, This is the first time in 2 years that I've logged in only to discover "Let's be Friends" from you. Sure, let's be friends! Better late than never. Sorry, Mike

May 17, 2011