bethsheba

Thanks for responding, fmnd--you're very welcome about the comments. Your posts have consistently made me more aware of things that impact me and I value your insights.

Your doctor's comment about the increase due to something new is of interest...does that mean when we start on a new drug an increase is possible, too? I've had that experience but didn't know why.

I, too, have only mild to moderate apnea (although to me it seems severe, ) and I have read and heard about cpap dropping bps about 10 points...however, I can't help but think that this is an individual thing dependent on how severe the apnea is...that is to say that the bps would drop even more if severe apnea is treated. Since it's a relatively new treatment, I imagine it will take some time for the research to catch up. In the meantime, I use my cpap whenever I nap or retire for the evening. I can't and won't live without it.

Oh, I know what you mean about having a cold...you must have a nasal mask. I do, too, because I like it better than a full face mask but I have a full face mask "handy" if I'm congested or have a cold. Otherwise, I have to sleep upright in a chair because it's just too hard for me to breath.

I agree with you, fmnd, about the noise. The swoooshh, swoooshh sound is comforting to me and just puts me to sleep. But I feel for your husband if it disturbs him. Have you checked with your supplier to see if your mask could be quieter? Or if there is another mask that would be quieter? I ask because shared a room with someone who used a cpap and she was missing a part, , and didn't know it. Easy to do if you're sleep deprived.

Bethsheba