My CPAP Sleep Apnea Therapy 

After months and months of waking with a sense of not having slept well and spending the days trying not to fall asleep, I was starting to wonder what was going on. Going to see the doctor was a good idea, even though I was worried about what I might find out.

When he sent me to a sleep specialist I really started to worry. Finding out that I would need to take a sleep test, requiring me to be connected to a bunch of different monitors to keep tabs on my heart rate, muscles and eye movement, brain activity and breathing was really almost too much. Once I got used to the idea, though, I felt ready for the overnight test.

It wasn’t as bad as I expected. I was surprised that I was able to fall asleep. And when the results came back declaring that I had sleep apnea I was both nervous and relieved. I was worried about what lie ahead and grateful that I finally knew what I needed to start treating.

I was again nervous when I looked into sleep apnea therapy. I was told I need to wear a breathing device while I slept. I have always been a light sleeper and I knew that it would be very difficult if not impossible for me to get used to having a mask on my face while I tried to sleep!

I did some research and found out that I needed to make sure that the mask on my CPAP machine had a good fit so I could be as comfortable as possible. I bought it, brought it home and finally got ready to use it for the first night.

I am not going to lie. It was weird. I woke up often during the first night and for a few nights after that. Pretty soon, though, I got used to it and was able to sleep quite comfortably with it on. This sleep apnea therapy wasn’t as bad as I had anticipated.

I was surprised with how soon I noticed a difference in how I felt during the day. Soon I was waking up feeling refreshed for the first time in a long time. My wife didn’t mind sleeping without my snoring, either! Also, I had so much more energy during the day and didn’t feel like I would fall asleep every time I sat down.

Treating illness can sometimes be frightening, even though you want to improve your condition. This is due largely in part to the fact of it being unknown terrain. The idea of sleeping with an oxygen mask on my face terrified me, but now that I am used to it and I see all the benefits it brings me I am now much more scared to sleep without it than I was at first to sleep with it!

 


 

Sleep Disorders News:

 

Women suffer from sleep apnea, raised heart risks, too - USA TODAY

USA TODAY
Women suffer from sleep apnea, raised heart risks, too
USA TODAY
By Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay Just as it does in men, obstructive sleep apnea can raise the risk for women of dying from heart attacks and having other cardiovascular problems, a new Spanish study indicates. Sleep apnea -- characterized by repeated .
Sleep apnea is a serious conditionDaytona Beach News-Journal
Treating Women's Sleep Apnea May Lower Heart Death RiskWebMD
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Sleep apnea surgery leads to malpractice lawsuit - Southeast Texas Record

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Sleep apnea surgery leads to malpractice lawsuit
Southeast Texas Record
5 in Galveston County District Court says Dr. Raza Pasha misdiagnosed and improperly treated Rincey R. Wick's mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea. The original petition shows Wick sought treatment from Raza and Texas Otolaryngology Partners LP for .

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Dearborn Dentist Now Treats Patients Suffering From Snoring and Sleep Apnea - EIN News (press release)

Dearborn Dentist Now Treats Patients Suffering From Snoring and Sleep Apnea
EIN News (press release)
As part of the AADSM's stated mission, Dr. Bruce Luria, Dearborn, MI dentist, works with his patients to create a positive public awareness of sleep disorders such as snoring and obstructive sleep apnea in Dearborn. "When breathing becomes partially or .

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Dreaming of sleep - The State Journal-Register

Dreaming of sleep
The State Journal-Register
While insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, there are more serious conditions that may require medical treatment. According to the World Health Organization, more than 100 million people throughout the world suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, .

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Laying risky sleep to rest - U-T San Diego

Laying risky sleep to rest
U-T San Diego
Without a sleep partner to nudge you every time you snore, it can be difficult to know if you're exhibiting signs of obstructive sleep apnea. Here are some common symptoms to watch for: Loud and chronic snoring, often enough to wake yourself up.
New Treatment Can Help Veterans With Obstructive Sleep ApneaMarketWatch (press release)
Sleep Testing at Home Growing in Popularity among Medical Providers and PatientsSan Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Lack of sleep can cause weight gainWKBT La Crosse
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Sleep Apnea Tied to Fatal Heart Issues for Women, Too - MedPage Today

Sleep Apnea Tied to Fatal Heart Issues for Women, Too
MedPage Today
Point out that for those untreated patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea, there was not a statistically significant increase in cardiovascular death. Severe obstructive sleep apnea was associated with a risk of cardiovascular death in women, .
Good Sleep Helps Keep a Heart HealthydailyRx

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laying risky sleep to rest - U-T San Diego

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laying risky sleep to rest
U-T San Diego
Without a sleep partner to nudge you every time you snore, it can be difficult to know if you're exhibiting signs of obstructive sleep apnea. Here are some common symptoms to watch for: Loud and chronic snoring, often enough to wake yourself up.
Young and sleepless in S'poreAsiaOne

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