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Positive treatmemt but still sleepy

I was diagnosed with OSA about one year ago.  My AHI was about a 23.  When first using a CPAP machine I had some positive, but overall, mixed results.  After trial and error to find the right mask and machine, I am now using nasal pillows and an APAP with the pressure set to 12 to 20.  I am comfortable with this and sleep through the night.  The last check of the data from my machine suggested positive results with an AHI of about 6 and an average usage time of over 6 hours/night.  This being said, I am as sleepy or sleepier than before my diagnosis.  I am having a hard time driving and quickly fall asleep when reading or watching T.V.  I will be going for a Multiple Sleep Latency Test soon.  Has anyone had a similar experience?  Any ideas about what could be causing my continued tiredness? 

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Permalink Reply by Alfredo Calayag on October 1, 2012 at 9:27am

Hi MR,

I am also suffering from OSA and having symptoms like you and having an average sleep of 6hrs/day. But one thing I noticed is, when I get more than six hours of sleep,  I would feel fresh and won't be sleepy throughout the day. I only have the chance to sleep longer than six hours on Saturdays, when I do not have to go to work. I work in a biotech company and when I am working with my computer, I would be very sleepy but when I am working in the lab I won't so, I guess the nature of your job contributes to your sleepiness. Obesity and suffering from diabetes also can be a cause for sleepiness and this is for sure.

If you can, try first sleeping for 7 hours (I do not have that luxury that's why I'm not too confident about this). Do some changes in your lifestyle one at a time if you are interested to know the cause. Check with me and I'll be happy to talk it out with you(fredicule@sbcglobal.net). Thanks.

Fred

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