sleep apnea – what can change with proper treatment?
Jan.12, 2012 Categories: Sleep Apnea Cpap
Question by LaRae L: sleep apnea – what can change with proper treatment?
my grandmother has sleep apnea. my mom, who works at a sleep lab and also has sleep apnea, always knew this and believes she has had it for 10 or so years and has told her to get a test done. well i was finally able to convince my grandma to get it done and its terrible. her average sleep time was 76 seconds. she only remembers waking up twice for the bathroom.
since she has had the test and will soon find out a way to treat it, more likely the cpap,what are some things that can change for her positively? will she be less tired in the day, not so much out of breath, maybe even more energetic? she weighs around 220 pounds so could this help her lose the weight more so since she’ll be getting better sleep? she eats very healthy foods and small portions throughout the day.
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Answer by ANDCATZ
I have had sleep apnea since I was 17 and now I am 24. It may take her time to get used to the mask. She will have a better quality sleep and be less moody. You will have to see in time of what happens.
January 12th, 2012 on 7:03 pm
it takes getting used to the mask the first month
after that, hopefully she’ll be getting more & better sleep
she’ll probably sleep or nap less but get better sleep
with more energy Yes she will feel better, so the weight will be easier to get off because she’ll won’t be Dragging through the day (& night) & her oxgen will be better, so less short of breath,
good luck to all of you
your mom will know what to look for & the questions to ask your grandmother