Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Hi Debby You won't believe the diference this will make! Having something that can be fixed which is causing or triggering AF is good news . While you are waiting for your Cpap : Do not consume alcohol or any drugs that might suppress breathing or dull the ability to awaken . Do not eat late. Try to sleep on your side (preferably the right).Keep a glass of water near you bed to keep the throat moist. > Now I am thoroughly convinced all afibbers need a sleep study. > > I just got mine from the doctor today: > > Results: > > Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea with significant associated oxygen > desaturations and arousals. > > I was averaging 30 apneic events per hour consisting of a mixture of > complete and partial airway obstructions with the longest lasting 20 > seconds, and associated with oxygen desaturation to 83%. > > This can mean real trouble. Tachycardia, afib, heart attack, > strokes, thombosis, even hypothyroidism. > > I've got a CPAP machine ordered and hopefully on it's way soon. I > wonder what a good night's sleep will be like and if it will improve > my health. > > Debbi, OU Alum in OKC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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