Sleep Apnea Support Group
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of sleep disturbances.
Hey guys,
A short intro: just turned 30 last week. Was diagnosed with OSA when I was 25 due to extremely large tonsils and a weird-shaped throat. The cpap only worked for the first two years, and hasn't done much since. I still try to use it for a few months at a time here and there, but it never actually does anything. Most days, I'm pounding coffee and energy drinks and hoping for the best. The daily tiredness is at a point now where I really just can't function most of the time, mentally and physically. I work a high-strung, manual labor job...and I just don't know how much longer my body can take it. I feel like my heart beats irregularly sometimes, and that worries me since I know OSA can cause heart problems. I haven't had insurance for the past 3 years, so surgery or further sleep studies aren't an option right now. I will have insurance kicking in at my new job in about 80 days, and it can't come soon enough. It's crazy how many times a day I tell myself "I'm so tired of being so tired." It's the truth. Anyway, I'm just here for the support and to meet fellow sufferers. I'd love to hear other stories from you guys as well. It's hard to stay positive most days, so I think being part of this group will help. Hope you all are doing well, and try to get some rest. :)
A short intro: just turned 30 last week. Was diagnosed with OSA when I was 25 due to extremely large tonsils and a weird-shaped throat. The cpap only worked for the first two years, and hasn't done much since. I still try to use it for a few months at a time here and there, but it never actually does anything. Most days, I'm pounding coffee and energy drinks and hoping for the best. The daily tiredness is at a point now where I really just can't function most of the time, mentally and physically. I work a high-strung, manual labor job...and I just don't know how much longer my body can take it. I feel like my heart beats irregularly sometimes, and that worries me since I know OSA can cause heart problems. I haven't had insurance for the past 3 years, so surgery or further sleep studies aren't an option right now. I will have insurance kicking in at my new job in about 80 days, and it can't come soon enough. It's crazy how many times a day I tell myself "I'm so tired of being so tired." It's the truth. Anyway, I'm just here for the support and to meet fellow sufferers. I'd love to hear other stories from you guys as well. It's hard to stay positive most days, so I think being part of this group will help. Hope you all are doing well, and try to get some rest. :)
What brand and model CPAP do you have?
enlarged tonsils are an occasional cause of apnea
on waking, do some deep slow breathing to get more oxygen into your system, will make you dizzy at first
Call your doc and ask if you need another sleep study.
Good luck.