So did I mention this whole sleep issue? I'm a terrible sleeper. I have a tough time getting to sleep, a worse time staying asleep, and then I wake up early, eventually fall back asleep and then can't get out of bed. It's obnoxious. Plus, when I am asleep, I have these intolerably epic dreams, and I thrash about so much the dog won't sleep with me anymore.
So I had that sleep study last week. They decided I had two things going on: one, I have obstructive sleep apnea, and two, I've got PLMS, or Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep. So I stop breathing and I thrash a lot. So tomorrow night they're doing a CPAP titration. Basically, it's a face mask and a machine that blows air in your face so your airways stay open. Not glamorous. But effective. And I get to wear it every single night for the rest of my damn life, more or less.
I'm a little worried about the whole thing, but I think it'll be fine...and I'm definitely looking forward to sleeping better.
3 comments:
sounds like something my dad needs, but you know how old Greeks are about getting help for problems.
Dnielle's Greek Dad and my Italian husband----
don 't need help. Yeah right!
But hope this medical procedure will help you.
Question: do 'they' know why people get sleep apnea?
Finally don't be worried--you will be fine and when you wake up refreshed and 'raring' to go---it will be great.
Enjoy carol
Oh yeah---more snow today----
Well I skipped the CPAP with surgery, but I'm not sure I would advocate for it since it was pretty horrible recovering but I sleep now and the husband doesn't have to listen to the machine.
But you could look into surgical option for the obstructive sleep apnea. It's a thought. For me it ended up being a tonsillectomy, UPPP, laser reduction of the tongue and another somnoplasty.
Doesn't that sound like fun?
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