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Diagnosed with Central Sleep Apnea (CSA)? How's therapy going?

Sleep Health | Last Active: Mar 18, 2023 | Replies (22)
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@alwaystired

I just got my in on sleep study report. I have not seen my pulmonologist yet so I am trying to figure out what’s going on. I am wondering if this is related to the medication I take before bed. I also have small fiber neuropathy and possibly autonomic neuropathy . I am wondering if it’s related to that as well. Now I know why I feel like complete doo doo in the morning and throughout the day. A combo of sleep apnea and small fiber neuropathy fatigue has me struggling. Anyone else have central sleep apnea and also small fiber? Thanks in advance.

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andytheman | @andytheman | Mar 17, 2023

I have sleep apnea but I don’t know if it’s central as i don’t know the symptoms for that but I do wake up with a headache daily and my machine runs all the time until I pull the mask up every day.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 17, 2023

Hi @alwaystired, welcome. I moved your post to this exsiting discussion:
- Diagnosed with Central Sleep Apnea (CSA)? How's therapy going?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/central-sleep-apnea-csa-suitable-therapy/

I did this so you can read previous posts and connect with other members talking about central sleep apnea like @cyrusmanz @roxiesmom13 @martyk @renu18 @leefuller1 @lauralouisenelson and @johnbishop.

You may also be interested in these related discussions:
- Can a CPAP machine treat central apneas? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/can-a-cpap-machine-treat-central-apneas/
- Central sleep apnea. Cause? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/central-sleep-apnea-cause/

When will you be meeting with your pulmonologist?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 18, 2023

Hi @alwaystired, I would like to add my welcome along with @colleenyoung, @andytheman and others. I have had small fiber peripheral neuropathy for over 20+ years and also have obstructive sleep apnea which was diagnosed a few years ago. Prior to being diagnosed and treated for sleep apnea by using a CPAP, I did struggle some days with fatigue even though I thought I was getting enough sleep. The CPAP helped me with the fatigue but it wasn't overnight and took close to a year before I started feeling less fatigued. Another thing that I'm sure has also helped was getting more exercise in during the day multiple times a week, but not over doing it.

Hope you find out more about your treatment at your upcoming appointment with your pulmonologist and can let us know how it goes.

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