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(Message started by: mynm156 on Jul 22^nd, 2006, 12:28pm)

Title: To Those who use CPAP
Post by mynm156 on Jul 22^nd, 2006, 12:28pm

Hey Gang,

I have used CPAP now for a couple years and while I feel it has done very little to help with my Clusters it has helped me sleep. However, I recently had a change that I wanted to check out with the rest of you.

I have now noticed that every morning for the last couple weeks when I get up and remove my CPAP within a few moments I get hit. My wife reports no change such as snoring, I have worked with this equipment for 13 years so I know that it is functioning. Have any of you noticed this or had this occur before?

Good Vibes All

Your Brother in Pain

MYNM156

Title: Re: To Those who use CPAP
Post by M.R. on Jul 23^rd, 2006, 12:25pm

Oh ya

I noticed that also. I'd hafta wake up a 1/2 hour earlier to acount for it. Don't know why, but it was wierd.

Mike

Title: Re: To Those who use CPAP
Post by mcf69 on Jul 23^rd, 2006, 3:14pm

I thought it was just me, I've noticed since using the cpap I always have one upon awakening in the morning. When I'm in cycle I'll get up an hour early just to deal with it before I have to be out and about.

Title: Re: To Those who use CPAP
Post by mynm156 on Jul 23^rd, 2006, 10:56pm

DRAG! This Beast just keeps getting better!!!

Good Vibes

MYNM156

Title: Re: To Those who use CPAP
Post by cluster on Jul 24^th, 2006, 9:32am

No, for me very seldom CH in the morning after waking up and then sometimes the CH wakes me up before I take off the CPAP.

Have you tried leaving the CPAP on for a while after waking up? - No, for sure not all day! ;;D

Edit to add:
Chronic CH since 2000 - CPAP since 2001

Title: Re: To Those who use CPAP
Post by Bamalady on Jul 24^th, 2006, 2:14pm

After I started CPap, I would occassionally have a headache when I woke up. An increase in pressure from 7 to 8 fixed that. However, I still have headaches through the day at times. They are less often, less severe, and of shorter duration, though. I can deal with it since I am sleeping well.

Wishing you all PF days.

Title: Re: To Those who use CPAP
Post by brewcrew on Jul 24^th, 2006, 9:22pm

If I get hit in the morning, it's 2-3 hours after I wake up. Somewhat rare, though.

When in cycle I end up having to take my CPAP off 90-120 minutes after I go to bed so I can hit the crack pipe - I mean oxygen. That nighttime hit is the one I can set my watch by. Just when REM sleep starts.

CH since 1989
CPAP since 2002

Title: Re: To Those who use CPAP
Post by mynm156 on Jul 25^th, 2006, 8:18pm

on 07/24/06 at 21:22:25, brewcrew wrote:

That nighttime hit is the one I can set my watch by. Just when REM sleep starts.

CH since 1989
CPAP since 2002

I hear that! Me Too!!! However, for the last several weeks it means I get hit everyday! My norm is 3-4 days a week they are very busy days I think at least four hits a day.