Connect
← Return to Seizures while sleeping with a CPAP machine
Discussion
Seizures while sleeping with a CPAP machine
Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Aug 5, 2025 | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
I have focal seizures and the doctor diagnosed me with sleep apnea. Every since I been using the cpap machine with the mask, I noticed that my seizures in the morning are increasing. This is very confusing.
Replies to "I have focal seizures and the doctor diagnosed me with sleep apnea. Every since I been..."
We were away from home for a week & I did not use my CPAP and felt very clear in the AM, now after one night with CPAP I’m having petit mal seizures. I have had Grand Mal seizures since I was 16 (now 73). Seizures have been well controlled with Lamictal ( seizures every 10 yrs or so, last 2 were after surgeries)
Any idea if Resuming CPAP is cause or coincidence?
Connect
Hello @emat16, Welcome to Connect. I would be frustrated and confused also if the treatment for my sleep apnea made my symptoms worse. Have you discussed the increase of the focal seizures in the morning with your doctor to see if there may be some adjustments needed for the CPAP machine?