COPD & Emphysema Support Group
COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...
I went for my sleep test.. OMG they had wires running everywhere! They glued them to my head( in my hair--yuth gooey mess, taped them to my face. ran them in my nose, on my chest and down my legs. I did finally fall asleep. But it confirmed I have obstructive sleep apena. When I go into REM sleep I stop breathing 57 times an HOUR! No wonder I'm always tired. The doc said my oxygen level went down to 60% ( not supposed to drop below 90%..) Now I have to go back and get tested for a Cpap. It'll all be worth it if I can get over being so tired all the time!
That was several years ago. As my condition worsens, I use oxygen
during the day too. Best wishes on getting some quality sleep.
I hated the sleep test because of the gooey mess in my head and I had a male doctor for the test. He had to escort me to the bathroom about 4 times during the night. When he finally woke me and put me on a Cpap, because of my lack of oxygen, I slept the remaining time with no problem.
I refused to use the Cpap, couldn't stand it. Felt tied down, etc. But a year later, in the hospital, I was sent home with a BiPap. I used it, because I got used to it in the ICU. Now I truly love it and can't sleep without it.
If I didn't have severe emphysema, and could breathe pretty good, I probably would not like it.
Good luck with all your tests.
jnita
Yeah didn't breath well and stop breathing etc.like you decribe. Hey you really need that machine so glad you are using it.
I have a bad ass story but not good to talk about here. One day I might share my story.
Until then good luck, best and I know you will sleep better.
Bee