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I am no longer on the CPAP. I have been on 2.5 oxygen at night only for several months. I still do not sleep well at night, maybe 4-5 hours per night. I have Central Apnea. I really don't know if it is helping the apnea because there is no report. I wish someone could tell me how oxygen helps central apnea or if it does! Can't get answers. I am still so tired, but they don't seem to worried about it because I am almost 82. If anyone can help answer some questions I would appreciate it. Tell me more about this tracker and two phase business.
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@hosta I'm afraid I cannot offer any insight to you about central apnea. My problem is insomnia and then when I do fall asleep without taking Trazodone as prescribed, I suffer from night terrors. @lisalucier
Thank you for the link on Central Sleep Apnea. As I read through it, I noticed that I fit the bill.
I fall asleep, but wake up sometimes within an hour or so and can't go back to sleep for 2-3 hours, then sleep again for a short time. My sleep is so broken up.
All I know is that the doctor said that oxygen helps central apnea. ???????
@sandytoes 14. The night terrors would be terrible! I feel for you. Doctors would give me anything for sleep, because for a period of time I was falling a lot. We will keep pushing on,won't we?
Hi, @hosta -- that is interesting -- and it makes sense -- that you felt you fit the profile as you read the mayoclinic.org information on central apnea. Did you by chance see the Diagnosis and Treatment page, https://mayocl.in/2xaZSru, where supplemental oxygen is listed as one treatment for this condition?
As a non-medical professional, I don't have further information for you on the precise way in which oxygen helps with central apnea. I am, however, inviting two of our Connect volunteer mentors who have more knowledge and experience with lungs (and connections to others in their Connect groups who also may have relevant experience) to this discussion to see if they may have insights on how oxygen helps with central apnea. Please meet @llwortman and @windwalker.
With the two-phase sleep pattern you have now, are you finding you need a nap in the daytime?
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Thanks for your update, @hosta. Sorry to hear you are still not sleeping well at night. That would be frustrating, indeed.
Here is some Mayo Clinic information on central apnea that may be interesting to you:
https://mayocl.in/2GLSG4B.
I'd like to introduce you to a few members who have mentioned central apnea, like @kiwi, @lelhajj @yusofa and @trippangie17. @johnbishop @sandytoes14 and @darlia may also have some insights for you.
I'm sorry to hear you don't feel your provider is too worried about your being tired and not sleeping well since you are 82. That would be hard to take.
Did your doctor mention anything about the purpose of the oxygen for your central apnea?