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Hello and Happy Holidays! - eraserturds - 12-19-2016
I just wanted to say hi to everyone.
I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea. Strangely it started with my new dentist. At my recent checkup (first appointment with him) he said that I am a "clencher" and asked if I have sleap apnea. I told him I do have sleep problems so it wouldn't surprise me. He said the clenching was a sign of apnea. So I asked my family doctor about it and he referred me to Respiratory Homecare Solutions. They sent me home with a machine and then called me back a few days later. I guess I stop breathing 17.5 times an hour.
It's not really a surprise when I look back at the last few months. I have been getting progressively more irritable and fatigued with random little bursts of dizziness and a strange headache sensation.
So now I have this loaner ResMed S9. I tried the nasal pillows but I couldn't exhale properly so I'd wake up not long after I fell asleep and take it off. They've upgraded me to a full face mask and that seems to last me a bit longer, but I seem to be getting stuffed up sinuses. Not sure if it's the air, humidifier or allergies.
I've talked to a couple different people at Respiratory Homecare Solutions but they don't seem like they are actually doctors or anything. So I'm trying to get as much info from here as I can.
I am slowly perusing the forums figuring things out. I downloaded the 2 software packages and I'll pick up an SD card in the next couple days so I can track my sleeping more effectively. Any other tips would be greatly appreciated, in case I miss it in the forums, or maybe just need a reminder
Scott.
RE: Hello and Happy Holidays! - cate1898 - 12-19-2016
Hi eraserturds and welcome to the forum! Sounds to me like you should visit your GP and ask for a referral for a sleep study. That's where you will get assessed better and be diagnosed through a medical doctor who specializes in sleep disordered breathing.
RE: Hello and Happy Holidays! - Sleeprider - 12-19-2016
Hi eraser, welcome to the forums. You didn't ask a question, but if exhaling is uncomfortable, look into your EPR (exhale pressure relief) settings. The settings 1-3 correspond to centimeters H2O pressure reduction during exhale.
RE: Hello and Happy Holidays! - eraserturds - 12-19-2016
Good morning and thank you both for your suggestions!
Scott.
RE: Hello and Happy Holidays! - chill - 12-19-2016
Welcome! Stuffed up sinuses could be from too much or too little humidity. Try adjusting your humidifier settings up and down to see if one of those directions makes things better.
RE: Hello and Happy Holidays! - eraserturds - 12-22-2016
Hey I forgot to reply to your humidifier message!
I have been having sinus issues for awhile, so I think it may be allergy related. I've got a prescription for some nasal spray now and I try to do a nasal flush a couple times a day. We'll see how that goes so for now I think. Thanks for the input, I'll keep it in mind for sure!
Scott.