02-05-2016, 10:37 PM
New diagnosis of mixed sleep apnea
About 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. It took quite some time to find a mask that worked well for me and also i was able to get a bipap auto after using the auto cpap for about 7 months.
A few months ago, I started a discussion with my respiratory therapist that I still fall asleep during small group meetings, or basically when I am sitting and am inactive. Also during this time, the AHI on my bipap was unusually high, averaging between 10 to 15 AHI.
So, a couple of weeks ago I had another night time sleep study, that was supposed to be followed up by a daytime multi-latency sleep study. Since I didn't get any N3 (deep restorative sleep) during the night, they canceled the day study because they felt there was no reason to have a day study since my tiredness was because of not having any N3 sleep. They also said that I had 50 Periodic limb movements during the night (my first study only had 5 PLMs during the night). Oh yes, my AHI index during this study, using a bilevel pap, was 24.9. The technician eluded that it seemed that the bipap was not helping me.
This week the Sleep doctor called and said that there were central apneas as well as obstructive apneas, and they have changed my diagnosis to Mixed Sleep Apnea, and also that I would be scheduled for another overnight sleep study titration using an ASV. Surprisingly, I was able to get my next study scheduled for this coming Sunday night. Someone must have canceled, because normally the wait period is a couple of months to get an appointment.
I was very uncomfortable at the Regional Overnight Sleep Center for the most recent sleep study- the bed was a little harder than I am used to, and the blankets were a bit rough to the touch for me. For this upcoming overnight titration, I am thinking of bringing my own blanket to make it more comfortable- and definitely bring my own pillow.
A few months ago, I started a discussion with my respiratory therapist that I still fall asleep during small group meetings, or basically when I am sitting and am inactive. Also during this time, the AHI on my bipap was unusually high, averaging between 10 to 15 AHI.
So, a couple of weeks ago I had another night time sleep study, that was supposed to be followed up by a daytime multi-latency sleep study. Since I didn't get any N3 (deep restorative sleep) during the night, they canceled the day study because they felt there was no reason to have a day study since my tiredness was because of not having any N3 sleep. They also said that I had 50 Periodic limb movements during the night (my first study only had 5 PLMs during the night). Oh yes, my AHI index during this study, using a bilevel pap, was 24.9. The technician eluded that it seemed that the bipap was not helping me.
This week the Sleep doctor called and said that there were central apneas as well as obstructive apneas, and they have changed my diagnosis to Mixed Sleep Apnea, and also that I would be scheduled for another overnight sleep study titration using an ASV. Surprisingly, I was able to get my next study scheduled for this coming Sunday night. Someone must have canceled, because normally the wait period is a couple of months to get an appointment.
I was very uncomfortable at the Regional Overnight Sleep Center for the most recent sleep study- the bed was a little harder than I am used to, and the blankets were a bit rough to the touch for me. For this upcoming overnight titration, I am thinking of bringing my own blanket to make it more comfortable- and definitely bring my own pillow.
