During my first study I had 22 obstructive
sleep apneas, the longest lasting 26 seconds and I had 17 hypopneas. My
sleep efficiency was 78%. Respiratory disturbance index was 6.9, and increased to 18 in the supine position. It was determined that I have "borderline"
sleep apnea......not sure why its borderline???? Had my
cpap titration study and it was determined that I do very well on 8 CWP. I understand that 8 CWP is very mild. BUT I'M FRIGGIN EXHAUSTED. I'm exhausted all the time, non stop. All I can do is
sleep. I've used 10 of my 15
vacation days this year to stay home and
sleep. I've used all 5 of my sick days this year to stay home and
sleep. Not all at the same time.....just here and there when I really really feel I need it. Because I've used all 5 sick days, I am now required to get a doctors note if I need to take a day, per work. I have called my primary care doctor 3 times in the past month to write me a note so that I can stay home and
sleep. Today, I called for a note and she said she would give it to me today, but that she's already written me 3 others and if I need anymore I need to come back in and get re-evaluated. WHAT??? Does she have any clue how I struggle each and everyday to get myself to work and function??? I thought that I was doing very well, not "bothering" her very much....but apparently I am. I'm so sick of this bs.....NOBODY who isnt going through this understands. I CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE. I'm so sick of feeling this way....I'm so sick of people looking at me like....so your tired, get over it. I feel like I'm getting no help and that my doctor just isnt getting it. I'm at the end of my ropes, balling my eyes out right now. I just feel like I cant take this anymore.
Posted on 08/07/09, 04:08 pm
i hear alot of people say this..im sevre apnea...in sleep study had alot like 200 of something..on bi pap and 5 lpm o2 added...shallow breathing now..my mean last week was 92%..im never that tired i am cuz im bored on dissabilty....and neds...i get deppressed bad though../no am headachs or anything like ive heard...go figre let me know how its going..this wa a older post of yours thanks james.. 
