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Re: Frustrated

Posted by SleepyQ on January 30, 2007 at 17:48:51:

In Reply to: Frustrated posted by PICKLESMCD on January 30, 2007 at 14:19:05:

PICKLESMCD-
I'm new to posting and probably have little help to offer, but fear I may be headed down the same path and am curious as to the treatment options you have tried. I had my first (and hopefully last) nocturnal polysomnogram in November for what my doctor thought was insomnia, or possibly hypersomnia, and received the surprise diagnosis of OSA. In addition to OSA, my doctor informed me that my brain is extremely sensitive and reactive to stimulus and that I am very easily awakened at times other than apnic events (but he now seems to ignore this and swears I must adjust to CPAP). I too never achieved stage 4 or REM sleep during the sleep study but have frequent, vivid dreams at home. It takes me hours to fall asleep at night, I have frequent awakenings, and I am constantly tired. I have tried Trazodone, Temazepam, Rozerum, & Lorazepam, all of which provide little relief. I have been completely unsuccessful at adjusting to my CPAP. I am an "otherwise" a healthy, thin, 24 year old female (who does not snore). I'm not sure what to try next. My sleep doctor is referring me to a behavioral sleep specialist (aka psychologist). I am also considering seeing a Neurologist. Have you tried either of these options? My limited experience thus far has led me to conclude that as soon as the OSA diagnosis hits the charts no one will take any of my other "complaints" seriously. What are your thoughts on this?

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