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Posted by Jeff on February 01, 1998 at 15:49:19:In Reply to: Re: female sex hormones as a treatment for apnea posted by Sandman on February 01, 1998 at 13:16:45:
Hi Sandman,
Many thanks for responding.
The only times in the last 19 months I have slept without my CPAP are when the power has been out. I have never had any problems tolerating CPAP. I solved the leak problems long ago. Hehe, I do question the pressure settings though.
I have posted regarding steroids (Methylprednisolone) and hormones (Medroxyprogesterone). It was the steroids, not the hormones, that my pharmacist said shrink tissues. There may have been no swelling present at the time I took the steroids - certainly none from failure to use my CPAP or from leaks. The results were unmistakably positive.
Thanks for the advice regarding the hormones. It was my primary care physician who prescribed them for me stating "Medroxyprogesterone is a recognized treatment for apnea." Nothing was said about this medication reducing swelling. I will question him further regarding his sources. A site entitled Neuroscience: Sensory Systems and Special Senses at URL http://kumchttp.mc.ukans.edu/AMA-MSS/study/neuro4.htm#sleep mentioned this hormone but only as a treatment for women with central apnea. I have been unable to find any information regarding the use of this medication for treating men with obstructive apnea. My doctor, a good man but not very well versed in apnea treatment, may have simply missed the boat.
A very painful and very expensive surgery that will, at best, allow me to use a lower CPAP pressure setting is not very appealing.
Again, thanks for responding.
Jeff
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