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A few weeks ago, I posted a message about having to visit the lung
doctor again, because my sleep apnea had gotten worse. As it turned out, I didn't have to go through a full sleep study, but instead wore a blood-oxygen sensor clipped to my finger all one night, recording my oxygen levels in a portable device. I then mailed the recorder back to the doctor. The end result was that they had to increase the air pressure setting in my CPAP machine, but this was sufficient to bring my blood oxygen levels back up to normal. I am back to feeling fully rested, not half-asleep, when I get up in the morning. -- John F. Eldredge -- PGP key available from http://pgp.mit.edu "Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." -- Hypatia of Alexandria |
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"John F. Eldredge" wrote in message
... A few weeks ago, I posted a message about having to visit the lung doctor again, because my sleep apnea had gotten worse. As it turned out, I didn't have to go through a full sleep study, but instead wore a blood-oxygen sensor clipped to my finger all one night, recording my oxygen levels in a portable device. I then mailed the recorder back to the doctor. The end result was that they had to increase the air pressure setting in my CPAP machine, but this was sufficient to bring my blood oxygen levels back up to normal. I am back to feeling fully rested, not half-asleep, when I get up in the morning. -- John F. Eldredge -- PGP key available from http://pgp.mit.edu "Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." -- Hypatia of Alexandria That *is* good news! I'm glad they were able to solve the problem so simply. Joy |
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John F. Eldredge wrote:
A few weeks ago, I posted a message about having to visit the lung doctor again, because my sleep apnea had gotten worse. As it turned out, I didn't have to go through a full sleep study, but instead wore a blood-oxygen sensor clipped to my finger all one night, recording my oxygen levels in a portable device. I then mailed the recorder back to the doctor. The end result was that they had to increase the air pressure setting in my CPAP machine, but this was sufficient to bring my blood oxygen levels back up to normal. I am back to feeling fully rested, not half-asleep, when I get up in the morning. Glad to hear that was fixed, John! -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://s120.photobucket.com/albums/o185/frankiennikki/ http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki |
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Good news, John. Purrs and prayers for continued good
health. God bless. Lily & her mama -- Irulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time. "John F. Eldredge" wrote in message ... A few weeks ago, I posted a message about having to visit the lung doctor again, because my sleep apnea had gotten worse. As it turned out, I didn't have to go through a full sleep study, but instead wore a blood-oxygen sensor clipped to my finger all one night, recording my oxygen levels in a portable device. I then mailed the recorder back to the doctor. The end result was that they had to increase the air pressure setting in my CPAP machine, but this was sufficient to bring my blood oxygen levels back up to normal. I am back to feeling fully rested, not half-asleep, when I get up in the morning. -- John F. Eldredge -- PGP key available from http://pgp.mit.edu "Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." -- Hypatia of Alexandria |
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John F. Eldredge wrote:
A few weeks ago, I posted a message about having to visit the lung doctor again, because my sleep apnea had gotten worse. As it turned out, I didn't have to go through a full sleep study, but instead wore a blood-oxygen sensor clipped to my finger all one night, recording my oxygen levels in a portable device. I then mailed the recorder back to the doctor. The end result was that they had to increase the air pressure setting in my CPAP machine, but this was sufficient to bring my blood oxygen levels back up to normal. I am back to feeling fully rested, not half-asleep, when I get up in the morning. That is great news! I wondered if that was the problem. As the condition progresses (which happens as you get older and the tissues become softer), you'll probably need occasional adjustments to the pressure. I think I might need another sleep study, or at least, something like what you had. I usually wake up feeling poorly rested, even if I sleep 10 hours. Glad you're feeling better! Joyce |
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On 2007-03-16 19:37:04 -0500, John F. Eldredge said:
A few weeks ago, I posted a message about having to visit the lung doctor again, because my sleep apnea had gotten worse. As it turned out, I didn't have to go through a full sleep study, but instead wore a blood-oxygen sensor clipped to my finger all one night, recording my oxygen levels in a portable device. I then mailed the recorder back to the doctor. The end result was that they had to increase the air pressure setting in my CPAP machine, but this was sufficient to bring my blood oxygen levels back up to normal. I am back to feeling fully rested, not half-asleep, when I get up in the morning. Great news! Easy fix! |
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John F. Eldredge wrote in
: A few weeks ago, I posted a message about having to visit the lung doctor again, because my sleep apnea had gotten worse. As it turned out, I didn't have to go through a full sleep study, but instead wore a blood-oxygen sensor clipped to my finger all one night, recording my oxygen levels in a portable device. I then mailed the recorder back to the doctor. The end result was that they had to increase the air pressure setting in my CPAP machine, but this was sufficient to bring my blood oxygen levels back up to normal. I am back to feeling fully rested, not half-asleep, when I get up in the morning. Stuff like this gives me hope that the medical people understand how intrusive some procedures are. Glad they were able to do this "remote" test instead of the full blown routine. Andy |
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John F. Eldredge wrote:
A few weeks ago, I posted a message about having to visit the lung doctor again, because my sleep apnea had gotten worse. As it turned out, I didn't have to go through a full sleep study, but instead wore a blood-oxygen sensor clipped to my finger all one night, recording my oxygen levels in a portable device. I then mailed the recorder back to the doctor. The end result was that they had to increase the air pressure setting in my CPAP machine, but this was sufficient to bring my blood oxygen levels back up to normal. I am back to feeling fully rested, not half-asleep, when I get up in the morning. What a clever monitoring method. It is good to hear the new setting is making you feel perkier. |
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