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Sleep apnea and nocturnal grand mals

Sleep Health | Last Active: Aug 26 6:17am | Replies (8)

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@baa
Have you ever talked to your pulmonologist about whether or not a BiPAP would work better for you than the CPAP? I've never had sleep apnea problems but my cousin did. He had a CPAP but was switched to a BiPAP which helped him significantly although a lot of people can't use them for various reasons.
As far as the seizures are concerned, like the apnea, it depends on the individual and their circumstances.
I have had many Tonic-Tonic seizures in my recliner and haven't fallen out of it yet, at least to my knowledge. Although I think you would be safer in your bed. Can you prop yourself up in bed? To lessen the risk of falling out of a chair I wonder if a gait belt like the ones Physical Therapists use would help. It may not be long enough but two could be put together. I have seen very soft material in fabric stores. Maybe something like sheepskin for example and then make a belt/restraint out of it.
I sleep in my recliner every night.
take care of yourself,
Jake

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Hi Jake and thanks! I actually do have Bipap and then to using the nose plugs. Absolutely nothing has fit my face and I’m about worn out. I put bed risers under top of bed and have a regular pillow+ a breathezy pillow on top. I was afraid if I propped up more than that I might topple over during a seizure! When I go for my appt with sleep doc I’ll talk to respiratory therapist. She’s the closest to a pulmonary doc I have. That’s a good idea about the gait belt. Thanks so much for the ideas! 😃