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Mari 09-15-2011 02:11 PM

cpap
 
HI,

Three weeks ago, I canceled my 6 month dental cleaning appt. I can only deal with a few appts at a time and I have pdoc and routine mammo coming up.
I bought a big toothbrush (full size / soft). The full size takes less work.
Last night I woke up on the couch after a few hours and brushed my teeth. I probably stayed up 45 mins to and hour before going back to bed and to the cpap. Not ideal. . . .

I should probably start noticing when the Gabapentin knocks me out. I haven't learned this drug yet. I could predict when it is going to put me to sleep.
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Pdoc has told me that I have to sleep with the cpap to avoid having a stroke in my sleep. He told me that naps less than 90 mins are ok. More than that requires the cpap. I don't like having to be fearful.

M

bizi 09-15-2011 06:13 PM

I don't blame you on that.
no body wants to live in fear.
sleep when you are able....
((((HUGS))))
bizi

waves 09-16-2011 01:48 AM

Dear Mari

that is scary. i am so sorry you have this huge added complication to your sleep issues. :hug::hug::hug:

~ waves ~

bizi 09-16-2011 07:17 AM

I wish your sleep was better for you.
((((HUGS))))
bizi


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