Guest guest Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 The treatment for CSA is different depending on the causes, so her doctors need to try to understand what is triggering it before they can effectively treat it. CPAP is not always effective for CSA. Has she ever had an abnormal EEG? Has she been assessed by a cardiologist? Does she take any medications that lower CNS activity? Geraldine Central Sleep Apnea My dd has CSA and it appears to be getting worse. The doctor at one point wanted to put her on Bipap but it wouldn't work for her due to sensory issues. I didn't realize it could get worse. Any feedback?Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Yes her EEGs have always come back abnormal. She is currently taking 900 mg seroquel,straterra and clonidine. She has seen Cardiologists who noted she has slight heart irregularity but has been cleared. She is due for another Sleep Study.Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerrySender: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:15:07 -0500To: <Texas-Autism-Advocacy >ReplyTo: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Subject: Re: Central Sleep Apnea The treatment for CSA is different depending on the causes, so her doctors need to try to understand what is triggering it before they can effectively treat it. CPAP is not always effective for CSA. Has she ever had an abnormal EEG? Has she been assessed by a cardiologist? Does she take any medications that lower CNS activity? Geraldine Central Sleep Apnea My dd has CSA and it appears to be getting worse. The doctor at one point wanted to put her on Bipap but it wouldn't work for her due to sensory issues. I didn't realize it could get worse. Any feedback?Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 When you have the pre-study consultation with the neurologist, you should mention the meds your daughter is taking (clonidine is sedating, so it could contribute to CSA). In CSA the feedback loop from the brain to the respiratory and cardiovascular systems are disrupted. I would definitely mention the heart irregularity, because cardiovascular problems that are not clinically significant in most patients can be significant in patients with a neurological condition. Geraldine Central Sleep Apnea My dd has CSA and it appears to be getting worse. The doctor at one point wanted to put her on Bipap but it wouldn't work for her due to sensory issues. I didn't realize it could get worse. Any feedback?Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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