Sideffects of CPAP for sleep apnea? And moneysaving treatments for side-effects?

BigMummaF

Not so much dominant Vi ...more like that Welsh bloke in It Aint Arf Hot Mum:D

Violetta_2

BigMummaF wrote: »

Not so much dominant Vi ...more like that Welsh bloke in It Aint Arf Hot Mum:D

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Now I am scared:rotfl:

frecks_2

Thank you so much to you all for your help - I have told my boyfriend the advice that you have all given and we will wait and see the outcome on the 20th at St. Thomas' as well.

Will keep you posted!!

BigMummaF

Just a thought Frecks, if it is that uncomfortable, perhaps it might be worth at least phoning the clinic to see if your blokey can get an earlier appointment. I'm very lucky in that respect, as our clinic allows you to pop in--providing it's not for test results or investigations.

HTH.

frecks_2

The last time we tried for an appointment it took about two or three months - this time it has only been a matter of a couple of weeks, so quite good considering! Only 9 days to go now til we go!

He had to go to Wales this weekend (a four hour drive), so you can imagine how worried i was seeing as he is nearly passing out most days. Anyway, he was fine on the way there apparently, only stayed one night and did not take his mask (bad boy!). He drove home yesterday via friends in London, total of 6 hours driving, and i was expecting to be greeted by a grumpy, tired boyfriend. However, he was absolutely fine, said he hadn't felt as good in ages, was in good spirits, very conversational etc - and all this at 11pm after all that driving and no mask the night before! Lastnight he didn't wear it again!

It's weird, but that mask is obviously the cause of his problems - he even got up this morning in a good mood and said he felt fine!!

So we will have to explain all of this in 9 days and see what they have to say - no doubt will get a slapped wrist for not wearing it and be told all the dangers etc but hopefully they will understand just how rough he has been on this treatment.

Bye for now!

KAAT_LADY

Hi there guys,,just thought I would let you know that I havent been yet for an appointment,,just hanging in there .

My jaw and back are still a bit sore but seing a physio next week

DH's cpap is working okay at the moment when he keeps it on as he pulls it off during the night..

see ya

KAAt

BigMummaF

There was a programme on the other night---:rolleyes: of been BBC2---where a young lady was talking about ear, nose & throat. Anyhooz, she also mentioned OSA & about the importance of using a CPAP once diagnosed, cuz left untreated, this condition is LIFE THREATENING:eek:

That bit really made me sit up & smell the roses I can tell you! On the whole I'm preety good, but if I forget to bring the water tank downstairs with me I have a habit of thinking 'one night won't hurt' :sad: Equally it was pointed out to me, that if it were something one of the offspring needed, I wouldn't think twice about trundling up & down the stairs a million times, if it meant keeping them safe.

We're a weird bunch when it comes to looking after US personally, as opposed to our loved ones innt we

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

'He had to go to Wales this weekend (a four hour drive), so you can imagine how worried i was seeing as he is nearly passing out most days'

OSA is a condition which is supposed to be notified to the DVLA as the likelihood of killing others as well as oneself is too great. Licenses can be reinstated if it can be proven that the condition is well controlled.

I am personally very worried about this. If someone were to have an accident driving whilst being seen for OSA and not having the condition well controlled, I suspect they would have the book thrown at them, even if the actual accident were caused by someone else. I believe their insurance would also be invalid and they would be committing at least one driving offence, perhaps more (maybe someone more up to speed on motoring law could help there?)

I would treat it in the same way I would if I knew someone was getting into their car having drunk 6 pints.

Perhaps he would find the machine easier to tolerate if he realised just how serious this is.

KAAT_LADY

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

'He had to go to Wales this weekend (a four hour drive), so you can imagine how worried i was seeing as he is nearly passing out most days'

OSA is a condition which is supposed to be notified to the DVLA as the likelihood of killing others as well as oneself is too great. Licenses can be reinstated if it can be proven that the condition is well controlled.

I am personally very worried about this. If someone were to have an accident driving whilst being seen for OSA and not having the condition well controlled, I suspect they would have the book thrown at them, even if the actual accident were caused by someone else. I believe their insurance would also be invalid and they would be committing at least one driving offence, perhaps more (maybe someone more up to speed on motoring law could help there?)

I would treat it in the same way I would if I knew someone was getting into their car having drunk 6 pints.

Perhaps he would find the machine easier to tolerate if he realised just how serious this is.

hi there jojo.

.it is an offence to drive whilst having this condition,, the person may cause an accident and or kill himself,,


my DH was an HGV driver and he had to stop driving straight away,


,I dont believe people should put others at risk it is worse than than drunk drivers as they dont know what the heck they are doin but someone with this condition does know and should know better,,,and think of family and any other families that he my crash into

sorry to be so hard about this but if he wants to kill himself then please dont include anyone else in his suicide,,

KAAT

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

I'm glad you agree with me, KAAT Lady, I was trying to let Frecks know this as gently as possible as it's her other half driving.