Feeling Tired using CPAP - Hope2SleepGuide2024-03-28T23:43:04Zhttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/forum/topics/feeling-tired-using-cpap?commentId=6381638%3AComment%3A19392&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThat's a shame Mauro :( Hope…tag:hope2sleepguide.co.uk,2012-02-12:6381638:Comment:197462012-02-12T20:35:31.625ZKath Hopehttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/profile/KathHope
<p>That's a shame Mauro :( Hopefully, one day they'll stop making these CPAPs with no other info except usage!<br/> <br/> <cite>Mauro Cipriani said:</cite></p>
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<p>That's a shame Mauro :( Hopefully, one day they'll stop making these CPAPs with no other info except usage!<br/> <br/> <cite>Mauro Cipriani said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/forum/topics/feeling-tired-using-cpap?commentId=6381638%3AComment%3A19392&xg_source=msg_com_forum#6381638Comment19393"><div><p>Hi Kath, there is no card slot on the machine. I googled it and it only records total hours used.<br/> <br/><br/></p>
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</blockquote> Hi Kath, there is no card sl…tag:hope2sleepguide.co.uk,2012-02-12:6381638:Comment:193932012-02-12T19:48:38.309ZMauro Ciprianihttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/profile/MauroCipriani
<p>Hi Kath, there is no card slot on the machine. I googled it and it only records total hours used.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Kath Hope said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/forum/topics/feeling-tired-using-cpap?commentId=6381638%3AComment%3A19914&xg_source=msg_com_forum#6381638Comment19908"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>It depends on whether you have a smart card in your machine. Check the back of your machine and see if there's a card inserted.…<br></br> <br></br></p>
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<p>Hi Kath, there is no card slot on the machine. I googled it and it only records total hours used.<br/> <br/> <cite>Kath Hope said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/forum/topics/feeling-tired-using-cpap?commentId=6381638%3AComment%3A19914&xg_source=msg_com_forum#6381638Comment19908"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>It depends on whether you have a smart card in your machine. Check the back of your machine and see if there's a card inserted.<br/> <br/> <cite>Mauro Cipriani said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/forum/topics/feeling-tired-using-cpap?commentId=6381638%3AComment%3A19818&xg_source=msg_com_forum#6381638Comment19818"><div><p>Hi Kath, thanks for the reply. Do you know how to check my machine, I have a REMstar M Series?</p>
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<p>I know they check the CPAP machine when I take it back for check ups to see how many hours I have been using it for, what else do they record?</p>
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</blockquote> Hi, I'm not too sure what the…tag:hope2sleepguide.co.uk,2012-02-12:6381638:Comment:193922012-02-12T19:47:15.473ZMauro Ciprianihttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/profile/MauroCipriani
<p>Hi, I'm not too sure what they thought was higher than normal, the print out looked at though it was maintaining. The peaks were consistant.</p>
<p>Hi, I'm not too sure what they thought was higher than normal, the print out looked at though it was maintaining. The peaks were consistant.</p> What did the medical staff co…tag:hope2sleepguide.co.uk,2012-02-12:6381638:Comment:199142012-02-12T06:43:30.515ZRockRpsgthttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/profile/RockHinkle
<p>What did the medical staff consider higher than normal for the heart rate? Was it fluctuating or maintaining? Are they going to do anything about it?</p>
<p>What did the medical staff consider higher than normal for the heart rate? Was it fluctuating or maintaining? Are they going to do anything about it?</p> It depends on whether you hav…tag:hope2sleepguide.co.uk,2012-02-11:6381638:Comment:199082012-02-11T23:37:17.885ZKath Hopehttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/profile/KathHope
<p>It depends on whether you have a smart card in your machine. Check the back of your machine and see if there's a card inserted.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Mauro Cipriani said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/forum/topics/feeling-tired-using-cpap?commentId=6381638%3AComment%3A19818&xg_source=msg_com_forum#6381638Comment19818"><div><p>Hi Kath, thanks for the reply. Do you know how to check my machine, I have a REMstar M Series?</p>
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<p>I know they check the CPAP…</p>
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<p>It depends on whether you have a smart card in your machine. Check the back of your machine and see if there's a card inserted.<br/> <br/> <cite>Mauro Cipriani said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/forum/topics/feeling-tired-using-cpap?commentId=6381638%3AComment%3A19818&xg_source=msg_com_forum#6381638Comment19818"><div><p>Hi Kath, thanks for the reply. Do you know how to check my machine, I have a REMstar M Series?</p>
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<p>I know they check the CPAP machine when I take it back for check ups to see how many hours I have been using it for, what else do they record?</p>
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</blockquote> Hi Kath, thanks for the reply…tag:hope2sleepguide.co.uk,2012-02-11:6381638:Comment:198182012-02-11T23:15:33.526ZMauro Ciprianihttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/profile/MauroCipriani
<p>Hi Kath, thanks for the reply. Do you know how to check my machine, I have a REMstar M Series?</p>
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<p>I know they check the CPAP machine when I take it back for check ups to see how many hours I have been using it for, what else do they record?</p>
<p>Hi Kath, thanks for the reply. Do you know how to check my machine, I have a REMstar M Series?</p>
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<p>I know they check the CPAP machine when I take it back for check ups to see how many hours I have been using it for, what else do they record?</p> Thanks for the update Mauro. …tag:hope2sleepguide.co.uk,2012-02-11:6381638:Comment:198172012-02-11T23:10:00.505ZKath Hopehttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/profile/KathHope
<p>Thanks for the update Mauro. Whilst the pulse oximeter has, fortunately, showed your sats to be normal, you could still be having apnoeas which don't last long enough to cause oxygen desats, but they could still cause your heart rate to rise if they're happening for shorter periods. An overnight sleep study will certainly be the way forward to find out exactly what's going on, so let's hope that what the consultant suggests, and I would certainly push for this. Do you have any way of…</p>
<p>Thanks for the update Mauro. Whilst the pulse oximeter has, fortunately, showed your sats to be normal, you could still be having apnoeas which don't last long enough to cause oxygen desats, but they could still cause your heart rate to rise if they're happening for shorter periods. An overnight sleep study will certainly be the way forward to find out exactly what's going on, so let's hope that what the consultant suggests, and I would certainly push for this. Do you have any way of checking your CPAP machine readings to see what your results are?</p>
I thought I would update…tag:hope2sleepguide.co.uk,2012-02-11:6381638:Comment:198162012-02-11T22:58:52.904ZMauro Ciprianihttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/profile/MauroCipriani
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<p><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">I thought I would update my recent discussion, I collected a pulse oximeter machine (? think I spelt this correctly?) from my sleep clinic last week for an overnight home test.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">I went back to the clinic the following day for a check up and review of the machine with the CPAP Practitioner and it showed my…</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">I thought I would update my recent discussion, I collected a pulse oximeter machine (? think I spelt this correctly?) from my sleep clinic last week for an overnight home test.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">I went back to the clinic the following day for a check up and review of the machine with the CPAP Practitioner and it showed my oxygen saturation was normal but I still have a higher than normal heart rate whilst sleeping. The Nurse said this could explain the feeling of tiredness even though I'm using my CPAP every night, I know have an appointment with the consultant in a few weeks.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The Nurse said the consultant may decide to bring me in for an overnight sleep study, I wondered if anyone may know what other reasons could cause a high heart rate.</span></p> Hi Mauro,
Although I have sl…tag:hope2sleepguide.co.uk,2012-01-12:6381638:Comment:184752012-01-12T03:15:16.720ZElianna Halseyhttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/profile/EliannaHalsey
<p><br></br> Hi Mauro,</p>
<p>Although I have sleep apnea I am definitely not an expert on the subject, but I am a nurse and I agree with Kath that along with apnea there are other things to consider that might be making you tired. Diabetes, hypothyroidism, anemia, heart problems, etc. More than likely you can rule out heart problems at age 31, but the others are vaild possibilities that can be easily tested for at your doctor's office. If an increase in pressure on your CPAP still leaves you…</p>
<p><br/> Hi Mauro,</p>
<p>Although I have sleep apnea I am definitely not an expert on the subject, but I am a nurse and I agree with Kath that along with apnea there are other things to consider that might be making you tired. Diabetes, hypothyroidism, anemia, heart problems, etc. More than likely you can rule out heart problems at age 31, but the others are vaild possibilities that can be easily tested for at your doctor's office. If an increase in pressure on your CPAP still leaves you tired I would definitely push to have some blood work done to test for the things listed above, as well as anything else your doctor can think of that has fatigue as its main symptom.<br/> <cite>Mauro Cipriani said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/forum/topics/feeling-tired-using-cpap?commentId=6381638%3AComment%3A18639&xg_source=msg_com_forum#6381638Comment18639"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Elianna,</p>
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<p>Thanks for the response. I had been diagnosed with OSA and did not realise it could develop to other things. I am waiting a call at bedtime from a CPAP nurse to phone to reun through increasing the air pressure of my CPAP machine, although if it is another type of aponea might not make a difference.</p>
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<p>I still feel tired during the day even after using my machine for 5-6 hours, is this another symptom of the CPAP machine being ineffective?</p>
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<p>Once again I appreciate the afvice the forum offers as you don't always realise the significance of issues that you have.<br/> <br/> <cite>Elianna Halsey said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/forum/topics/feeling-tired-using-cpap?commentId=6381638%3AComment%3A18382#6381638Comment18382"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Mauro,</p>
<p>I have complex sleep apnea, which is a mix of obstructive and central apnea. If this is what you have a CPAP is not the right machine for you. CPAP machines cannot treat central apneas. Also, it is possible that you did only have OSA when you were issued the CPAP and have since develped central apnea as well. It's good that your wife noticed this and you are looking into it. </p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Kath Hope said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/forum/topics/feeling-tired-using-cpap?xg_source=activity#6381638Comment18565"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Firstly, the side is the best position for us to sleep on as we tend to have more apnoeas when sleeping on the back, and it's especially important to get on your side with the problems you're having.</p>
<p>Secondly, thank goodness you're with a good sleep clinic and I think they'll be concerned you're still have apnoeas from what your wife has observed. If your pressure is not high enough this could be the sole problem and once it's raised it should take care of them. The important thing is to stress what your wife has noticed. The sleep study you had should have showed if you were having centrals as well, but it won't hurt to mention this. Explain you need to drive, but you are feeling too tired to, and if at all possible try to keep off the road until you're sorted. (I never drive if I feel tired).</p>
<p>Is your machine capable of showing you the results of your sleep?</p>
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</blockquote> It doesn't sound like it's we…tag:hope2sleepguide.co.uk,2012-01-11:6381638:Comment:184742012-01-11T23:18:44.959ZKath Hopehttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/profile/KathHope
<p>It doesn't sound like it's weight-related if you already had your pressure raised, but it sounds like you've been having trouble for a while if they had to raise it and are considering this again. Your change of sleep pattern will not help, but unfortunately that's life and we have to do what we have to do :(</p>
<p>I don't know about age being to blame for any of the other conditions as people suffer from these at all ages, but I'm sure things get worse with age. I would have a word with…</p>
<p>It doesn't sound like it's weight-related if you already had your pressure raised, but it sounds like you've been having trouble for a while if they had to raise it and are considering this again. Your change of sleep pattern will not help, but unfortunately that's life and we have to do what we have to do :(</p>
<p>I don't know about age being to blame for any of the other conditions as people suffer from these at all ages, but I'm sure things get worse with age. I would have a word with your GP and get him to run these tests, then you could at least eliminate them. Lots of other things affect our OSA too, such as drinking alcohol and eating 3 hours before bed. Let's hope Papworth can get to the bottom of this for you so keep us posted please.</p>
<p>I forgot to mention the trapped wind you talked about. Take a look at the Videos on this forum as there's one on this subject with tips to help.<br/> <br/> <cite>Mauro Cipriani said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/forum/topics/feeling-tired-using-cpap?commentId=6381638%3AComment%3A18399&xg_source=msg_com_forum#6381638Comment18399"><div><p>Hi Kath, funny enough I have put on about 1/2 stone since 2010. However my air pressure had been increased about 9 months ago anyway. I have changed jobs receently which means early starts a few days a week so sleep pattern is disturbed, assume this wont help things. </p>
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<p>I did not realise that I should be checked for other possible illness's i.e diabetes etc. Does age effect risk of other illnesses, I'm 31 does the fact that we suffer from sleep aponea put us at a higher risk?</p>
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