Posted by Sandman on October 02, 2010 at 13:47:58:

In Reply to: no rem sleep posted by pippy on October 02, 2010 at 12:35:49:

How do you know you are not getting any slow wave or REM sleep? Sleep isn't
always typical in a sleep lab so not having slow wave sleep "SWS" or REM
sleep during the study doesn't mean never have them at home.

There can be other problems that can minimize REM sleep but we all have
some REM sleep and not remembering your dreams doesn't mean you do not have
REM sleep. For most people it means you don't wake up during REM which is a
good sign. We only remember dreams when we are aroused during REM sleep.

SWS, in the lab, has a voltage requirement that not all sleep specialist
agree with but is used to compare normative data. It doesn't mean you are
not having slow wave sleep, it just means it is not at a voltage level that
meets their scoring criteria. having said that, it is possible for someone
to very little to no slow wave sleep. It can be due to age, several sleep
disorders, pain disorders, and environmental causes.

Since you have had a recent sleep study I would suspect a problem with
using cpap. Possible mask leaks or changes in pressure requirements from
night to night.

If your CPAP machine is using software stating that everything if working
properly and you are not experiencing any problems breathing I would
suspect something like narcolepsy. It is not rare for someone to have more
than one sleep disorder. You may want to read up on narcolepsy and if you
feel it is possible, discuss it with your sleep doc.

Best wishes,
Sandman

Disclaimer, I am not an MD and my opinions should not be taken as medical
advice. If you feel that you need assistance with medications and/or
diagnosis, you should seek medical advice from a qualified physician.

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