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How do you know you are getting better?
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Courtney_J
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@Shirahannah77 Hi Shirahannah77, thank you for opening this discussion. Let me tag some other members who may be able to share their thoughts on this.
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well! When did you start noticing a difference in your sleep quality and over all quality of life with your CPAP? Was it more or less immediate, or did it take some time to start feeling better?
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Feel free to share your experiences here!
Take care,
Courtney
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Lenorag
I noticed a difference in my sleep about a month. I sleep throughout the night. And the machine is quite.
randerson801
Nellie1954
I started with A cpap machine. Tried it for about a year could not get used to it. So my doctor prescribed a bipap machine which is much better. But I still hate it. And my problem is I cant fall asleep and when I do I only sleep a few hours. So he prescribed a sleep aid. Ambien and Xanax. I can sleep 7 or 8 hours a night if I take these. But I don’t like taking medication to sleep. Does anyone else have this problem?
randerson801
@Nellie1954 I took ambien for almost 1 year when I first started. Now every once in a while I took an over the counter sleeping aide, but don't need it very often.
Dr.WhoPeggygmail.com
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Hi. I, too, have sleep apnea. Got new mask from DME store. Not used to it. Not been wearing it as I need. Will be taken back soon. I'm exhausted all day!! Won't sugar coat any part of it. I work on call, never knowing when I'll be called in. Just moved, unpacking insane!!!! Making slow progress. Totally get how tired all are who use CPAP therapy. I have no magic pill or wand. I wish I could help. I feel for anyone who is drowsy all day. My dad had it, but doesn't necessarily mean offspring get it. Yet. I do. Lost some weight, more to get off. Insurance no longer pays for my Y membership. Bonkers!! Water aerobics always provided some relief. Now cell being nasty, gotta connect to wifi to email. Cell carrier claims it's not activated. I can email. Weird. I wish all well.
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I've been on a cpap machine for about 4 months now!
I can still sleep all day, im always tired. I get home after work and will sleep for 3 or 4 hours after a full night's rest.
So how do I know if my therapy is working im still asleep more then im awake....