Anyone else with sleep apnea just exhausted?

[Melissa1234 69]

I can't tolerate my cpap and I am exhausted. Like all day long crushing exhaustion. It's terrible. It's making my life miserable. Just needed to vent, it's getting me down today. I'm so hoping my surgery in 6 weeks will help fix this so I can start living again. Anyone have the same problem?

[Sydney Susan 333]

I have sleep apnea too and can certainly relate to crushing exhaustion. Pre my machine I would also wake most days with a bad co2 headache - horrible stuff. It's highly likely weight loss will help but not certain, and even then takes some time. So if you can get used to your CPAP machine it would be a good thing.

I'm lucky and am pretty ok with mine, but I bought the APAP machine - automatic, it responds to your body rather than staying on a high pressure continuously. Made a huge difference to me - I used to get lots of Eustachian tube problems and then have problems with my balance. Have you tried the APAP? I recommend it.

Mine is here - http://www.resmed.com/au/products/s9_autoset/s9-autoset.html?nc=dealers

Pm me if I can help with more info.

[Melissa1234 69]

Thanks for the info! I have an auto cpap. I'm thinking I need to keep trying the machine as much as I hate it. I will have to wear it for surgery so I should try to get used to it somewhat. I'm sorry you have apnea too, it's no fun.

[Macy6 356]

You said you can't tolerate your CPAP. I am just curious if your surgeon has said anything about checking compliance on your use? I just got a heads up a couple weeks ago that mine will be "Read" for compliance before surgery. Luckily I am compliant in wearing it nightly, all night? rare.... but nightly.

[Melissa1234 69]

That's interesting. They said just to bring my mask to the hospital so I don't think they'll be checking for compliance. They did say they'd like me to wear it for at least 2 weeks beforehand. I will try my best. Will be on all clears liquid diet at the same time so no sleep plus no food = scary Melissa lol.