Posted by viking on September 4, 2012, at 9:38:57
In reply to Anyone using/benefiting from CPAP?, posted by Chris O on September 3, 2012, at 20:47:58
I have been using a CPAP machine for the last 9 months.
I had severe problems in the beginning with falling asleep and often lay awake for the whole night (or at least felt so). The problem was not solved until my doc prescribed time-release Melatonin (Circadin). This made me sleep all night, at least for some time. This is to my knowledge the only sleep med that can be used when you have sleep apnea.
Another problem was that the mask did not fit properly. It must be comfortable without leaking.
I don't think upping the pressure is a good idea until you have learned to sleep with the machine.
Once I learned to sleep with the machine I experienced a dramatic improvement in my daytime fatigue. It also improved my mood. I can't say anything about anxiety as that was not my reason for treatment.
I hope this can help you.
brgds
viking
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