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...

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Boo1962 04/25/2013

Hi all! I'm up at 3:24am. I'm getting literally tired, of not being able to fall asleep.

I know it's the sleep apnea, but again...my bi pap machine mask doesn't fit well, and that wakes me up, hearing the air leak out.

I have to wait until 4/29/13, for my Part 2 of my sleep study, before i get fitted for a new mask.

Anyways, Hope you all are sleeping soundly, and when you do wake up, have a great and wonderful and healthy day!!!

Boo

deegran 04/25/2013

Good morning Boo. 3:34 am here on the west coast. Looking for sunshine and a wonderful day!

Terrydavid 04/25/2013

Good morning all. As usual i've been up since 3:30 am. Also on the west coast where it wii be warm and sunny.

Terry

grannie 04/25/2013

Hi Boo, I wake up every 2 hours(nature call) but I do go back to sleep. Some days are good some not.

Try to take a little nap during to day (before 3pm) maybe that will help you until your sleep study is complete.

deleted_user 04/25/2013

Boo,

Hang in there it will get better. I to suffer from sleep apnea and I have found that if I wash the mask once a week with baby soap it seems to seal better. I also make it very tight, almost to the point of uncomfortable. Please take care, Bill

higginsp 04/25/2013

The cloth (parachute) masks are also known for frequent air leaks. I keep mine pretty snug, but not tight, and I have to keep readjusting over time. After 6 months, I get a new one that fits great at first, but then I have to start readjusting because it stretches over time. But that's still OK by me. It's the best mask I've ever had! The most comfortable to sleep in and no marks on my face in the morning! Love, love, love this mask!

deleted_user 04/25/2013

I am so sorry for your sleepless nights. I have a lot of those myself. I didn't get but 2 hrs sleep last night. We all need to get on at night and have a good chat :)

Has the Dr ever given you something to help you relax at night. i know I take Xanax and it does help. Good luck and try and take a nap during the day. You need your rest
God bless

ladylungs 04/27/2013

Hello Betsy! You are not up alone! You know I am a night owl! Hoot, hoot. Deb.

Boo1962 04/27/2013

I know Deb!!! We are fellow night owls! I went to sleep at 3am, got up at 430am!!! EEK!!! Deftinitely going back to bed. Have to watch the Suze Orman show first on MSNBC !!! LOL!!! What we do for our TV shows...

I know that we need our rest, but I've found lately, the longer I do stay in bed, that my other issues, like the arthritis and pain in my back, knees and hips gets worse. It really does help to move around more. So, i'm going to try to do that today. Plus, I'm going in to see Val today, and she always keeps me moving for sure! She is really good for me!

Hope you went back to bed Deb!

Boo

Boo1962 04/27/2013

Oh, and I ck'd my O2 level when i woke up, and it was 88...!!! it went up quickly, but I can see at night, it goes down on oxygen, like a lot of you mention.

Even at the sleep lab, I was on 2 liters, but she had to bump me up to 3 liters, cause i went down too low. Can't wait to get my new mask fitted, as I think this will help my breathing a lot. Not that I like having it on my nose and mouth , but if it will help me sleep better, I will get used to it again.

Boo

gwapo 04/28/2013

Ha ha..not on oxygen or pap thingys but still wake at 3 -4am like clockwork..used to blame them roosters but im pretty immune to their god given talent to wake the dead....so I blame my nitemares where im running free, surfing n dancing...waking up in fright n realizing it was just a bad dream.....

deegran 04/28/2013

Gwapo, I have those dreams too. Running and skipping and dancing down the street. I feel so happy. Then waking up, ugh.

jarca 05/03/2013

prayers are with you. i know how frustrating it is to have sleepless nights & i've heard those c-paps are uncomfortable, so glad i dont have to wear those!

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