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have CSA, using ASV… when am I supposed to feel better? - gcoll - 01-05-2025
Background: I got diagnosed with severe mixed central and obstructive sleep apnea back in October. I’ve always felt tired. Hard for me to stay awake at work. Almost fallen asleep behind the wheel a few times. Have to sleep for 10+ hours on my days off.
What I’ve done: I got started on ASV therapy, been using it for over a month now. According to the data, it’s working well. Very few apnea events. Been struggling to find a mask that’s comfortable, but I think I’ve figured it out now.
The Results: I’ve noticed I don’t have to sleep 10+ hours on my days off, and it’s easier for me to wake up early, but I still feel tired all the time and miserable. I grind my teeth in my sleep and have night guards for that that but it doesn’t stop the grinding so I wake up groggy with headaches every day. Just got Botox in my facial muscles to help with that, hopefully.
My Problem: I’m just wondering… when am I supposed to feel better? It seems like people with only OSA have amazing and fast results from CPAP, but I’m still tired after using ASV for a month. Does CSA just take longer to see the benefits of using a breathing machine at night? Is it just bc it’s winter and the gloom outside is making me tired? Will I just always feel tired for the rest of my life?
RE: have CSA, using ASV… when am I supposed to feel better? - SarcasticDave94 - 01-05-2025
We're going to need to see OSCAR charts to help, so that we can help decipher what's going on.
What settings are you using?