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Has Anyone Out There Done A Sleep Study For Sleep Apnea?

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hood River, OR

I am scheduled to fo a sleep study for sleep apnea. I am curious if anyone has experienced pain relief after they started using cpap for sleep apnea. A book i am reading called Fibromyalgia Cure suggests that if you can get good sleep it will resolve fm pain and symptoms. I think if it is that easy we would all have cpap machines!

April 5, 2018
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Members shared mixed experiences with sleep studies and CPAP machines for sleep apnea in relation to fibromyalgia pain relief, with most... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with sleep studies and CPAP machines for sleep apnea in relation to fibromyalgia pain relief, with most reporting that while CPAP improved their sleep quality and eliminated dangerous symptoms like choking or excessive daytime sleepiness, it did not resolve their fibromyalgia pain as hoped. Several members described practical challenges with CPAP use, including difficulty adjusting to masks, needing to sleep on their backs, and struggling to wear the device for more than a few hours, though some found success by pairing it with medication or persisting through the adjustment period. A recurring theme was the life-saving importance of treating sleep apnea itself, with members emphasizing that even without pain relief, the machines prevented serious health risks like falling asleep while driving or fatal breathing cessation during sleep.

A MyFibroTeam Member

i have done the sleep study, have a cpap machine but cant seem to get more then 4 hours on it. once i try to lay on my side the mask loses its and i cant get it right again. so i stopped. my pcp urged me to continue to the poiint she would give me something for anxiety so i can sleep longer. so i will give it another go round .

April 6, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Interesting. Yeah, I don't plan on doing it because I doubt insurance would pay. I haven't been able to afford a car in years, anyway. I wish my state would crack down on all the over-medicated drivers.

April 11, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I did a sleep study - they said it looked like I had mini seizures while sleeping and rarely got into the deep stage of sleep. They said I needed a 24hour EEG which then ruled out the seizures, but still showed Restless legs and not a lot of deep sleep. Prescribed me clonazepam to limit the legs but it makes me too tired the next day so I rarely take it. At least I know it’s not apnea or seizures.. $1,000 later...

April 9, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had my tongue pierced 3 times, septum and labret. I'll definitely try this. Needles don't bug me at all. I just googled it. Sounds promising! Thanks for the info.

April 5, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Never heard of them till now! Interesting! Thanks for the info

April 5, 2018

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