Mari

Sending some support. I would think it might be more of what is called
a aura. If it is just a short period of time.

It can even be from a headache, that isn't visible but there, hoping this
makes sense.

Because in some cases the aura is all that happens, it seems to stop
what was going to happen.

But they too are something that can freak you out. So yes, sending you some thoughts, and hoping you are doing better.

Donna

Dear Mari,

first, you are not going crazy, and i believe you will be fine.

i doubt it was a dream but i doubt it was a true hallucination (as in psychiatric). i am sending comforting hugs.

however, i want to say something and i apologize in advance if my reply goes past your comfort zone. i thought exactly what Donna said. an olfactory "aura". unpleasant burning smell is a typical one. however i believe you should not ignore this event. our bodies give us these signals to help guide us in staying well.

i am concerned about you getting enough oxygen during sleep. brief hypoxia can trigger an "aura." auras per se are completely harmless, but the possible hypoxia should be checked out.

if you were not sleeping with the CPAP, please be sure to do so. perhaps, wear it even if you are going to "rest" and might fall asleep.

if you were wearing the CPAP, then it would be a good idea to see your sleep doc and report the incident. the CPAP may need to be recalibrated, and/or he may recommend some tests for you.

i am sorry if you didn't want to hear this or think about it. but i care about you and i want you to stay well. if my post is really bothersome, please just let me know and i'll remove it or the upsetting content, whatever you wish.

(((hugs)))

~ waves ~ wishing you well

Waves,
I have an appointment with the sleep doc in July. I can move it to May. Before then I don't have time (or the inclination really).

If it happens again, I will promise to call the sleep doc. Does that help?

M

Aha! so maybe there was an actual smell that you were smelling. that would be good.

sounds like a reasonable plan to me.

~ waves ~

Thank you. I appreciate your support.


At 6:00 this morning hubby looked at the cpap machine again. It has a heating device to warm the water in the humidifier. . . . .
According to hubby, the machine can burn some hair or dust
(It is a bulky machine that I keep on the floor.)


The heating element was very warm (almost hot) when I tested it with my hands. I cannot make a good guess on the temperature because the kitchen thermometer I tried did not work.
When I take off the mask, the element and the water cool almost immediately.

If I were up to the task, I could look for a better thermometer or call the company ----- not going to do those things for now.

M