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Sleep Health | Last Active: Oct 4, 2023 | Replies (34)
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Hello @deanhart817, Welcome to Connect. CPAP use when you have a lot of congestion can definitely be a problem. I used twice daily nasal rinses which helped some when I was congested and struggling with my CPAP. So sorry to hear about your chronic pain affecting your sleep along with shoulder, elbow and thumb pain. You mentioned no further surgeries. Do you mean surgeries are not an option for the torn tendon on your right thumb?
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Surgery is an option but I'm a 'wussy little fraidy cat'. The idea of being incapacitated again does not appeal to me. I should've trained myself to be ambidextrous as a kid. Oh well, next time. But seriously, if there is a less invasive option I will pursuit it. Physical therapy, exercise and pain/mood management does work but it requires dedication and discipline- full time. Surgery is a last resort.
As for the CPAP, I have tried rinses, saline and a neti pot with some success. When I'm not congested I try to deal with the flipside of potentially 'drowning in my own fluids' which is fun. It's a process. I'm learning- trial and error. One thing is certain. The more 'good sleep' I'm able to achieve, the better improvement in all categories I'm able to realize. Thank you for responding.