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At the time that I was diagnosed with Fibro and sleep apnea I was sleeping a lot and still so exhausted. I st rated the cpap and it really seems like it helped...hard to tell I guess. I hope that it helps you. I wasn't sleeping at night and just hit a wall before I was diagnosed.
I need new glasses......I thought you said "do you use a CRAP machine" 😳
Didn't finish. I just began three days ago, and have mild apnea, but was to the point of sleeping 12 hours, never feeling refreshed, and napping all day. Taking many meds that cause sleep, but this was over the top even for 68 year old!
So far I'm actually FEELING like I slept, have 30-40% more energy already, and brain fog better.
I have fibro, spinal stenosis, two kinds of arthritis, and chronic pancreatitis, so also take pain meds...but for past two days pain almost gone. Didn't expect that, know it's a remission, but feel good about needing half a pain pill once per day!
Just wondering how it affected others?
I think that I was afraid I would feel claustrophobic with the mask so I am glad that I could do the pillows. I also wear sometime in my mouth to keep from grinding my teeth away. I still have problems falling asleep, Trazadone helps with that, but I still have nights that I am awake most of the night. I am glad that you are sleeping better. I also fought my doctor about trying the thing, but I have to say it has helped my energy level.
I haven't been diagnosed with sleep apnea yet. I did a home sleep study. Next month I find out the results.