What is Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea (alternatively sleep apnoea) is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas, last 10 seconds o...
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My chest was hurting really bad last week. called my Dr cause i have asthma too. The meds did'nt help. Went up on the cpap from 5 to 6( she said it was ok to go up to 8)Then tried 7 but apnea/hypoapnea index on machine which is averaged over a 7 day period is getting worse. I have stopped dreaming. When I did dream on study I stopped breathing. I am so discouraged. I feel like this is going to kill me.My job is giving me a hard time because I have been off for this & back pain for so long. Just so discouraged. Any advice would be helpful.
Posted on 06/18/09, 03:06 pm |
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Well, I, and I think a lot of folks, have been at this point at one time or another. I've not had much luck because either I'm having pain from the headgear or I feel like I can't get enough air, or the whole contraption is keeping me awake. I'm doing better without the machine, actually. Maybe it's a phase and I'll get over it. I witched primary care docs and he's altering my other meds, so maybe that will help. I hope you find the right balance for you. Keep trying. 
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