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Re: three weeks no difference


Posted by RenoTom on February01, 2000 at 22:13:41:

In Reply to: three weeks no difference posted by Lee on February01, 2000 at 19:28:03:

Hi Lee,
For some of us the recovery takes a long time. Sleep apnea is very subtle, and a very pervasive condition, that has been tearing many of us down for years.
There are some that feel immediate dramatic effects, and there are some of us that realize very subtle changes.
Think back to your symptoms when you first sought treatment for apnea. Write them down, then write down how you feel now, and then look at it next week. When you make a comparison, you will likely notice more of a difference. Also look at some pictures taken before you started CPAP, and compare to how you look now. I was described as being "gray, kind of like death" That changed in about three weeks and was noted by the person who made the earlier description.
I have been fighting mouth breathing which slows things down some, but I am still experiencing improvements after 8 months, most notably in mental functions.
You should have a follow up appointment with your doctor to check your progress. I had follow ups at 30 and 90 days. Talk to your doc about it if you are concerned.
BTW, how often did you get up during the night pre CPAP (to pee), and how much do you get up now. Is that an improvement? Sometimes it's the simple things that tell the most.
Let us know how it's going!
RenoTom

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