waltondammerung

Tired of being tired.

So, for anyone interested in my drowsiness problems, I've had an overnight sleep test that confirmed that I have moderate sleep apnea, which means I stop breathing about 18 times an hour. For obvious reasons, that leads to me not feeling rested when I get up in the morning. Last night I went in for another overnight observation where they hooked me up to this machine that pushes air into my nose that's supposed to help me breathe (and therefore, to help me sleep). I felt like I was drowning with the thing on, even after all kinds of adjustments and after the tech replaced the nose attachment with one that covered my nose and mouth. I couldn't sleep most of the night. And this is the thing that's supposed to help me feel better if I wear it every night. Thanks, but no thanks. Unfortunately, there aren't many alternatives. I could wear a dental device that pulls my lower jaw forward, which I guess would open up the air passages in my throat. Unfortunately, I'm already getting orthodontic treatment (coincidentally, to pull my lower jaw forward), so that option is out. That leaves me with... continuing to deal with it the same way I have for the last 20-some-odd years, I guess, and trying to avoid driving long distances. It's not the worst health problem in the world, but I really was hoping that something could be done about it.