I posted my problems some time ago and I received a number of replies. Thank you to those that replied.

I went to my Dr and got all the blood work done, etc and there is nothing wrong.

However, I am still very tired and have to have 2 or 3 naps a day, and now find that I am having difficulty in facing people and looking into their eyes (eye aversion). I am in the financial services business and my ability to make a living is being impaired by my problems. I find that early in the morning or after one of my naps, I am O.K. for a while.

I am on CPAP and I do not have any problems with the mask; but the tests at the respiratory clinic show that I still have low (81%) oxygen levels during the night.

Am I a narcoleptic, perhaps?

Am I suffering from depression?

I am going through the same thing. Depression and anxiety can definately be a part of why you are tired. Fatigue has wreaked total havoc on my career, love life, friendships, and overall attitude. Tommorow I am having a diabetes test and next week an MRI for some likely disc problems in my back. I had my sleep study almost 2 months ago and was put on CPAP shortly thereafter, but I am not feeling better as a result. I think the health issues can definately exacerbate if not precipitate depression.

Collin,
You may need some oxygen along with CPAP therapy, have you had your O2 sats checked for over night with the CPAP?  I did the same thing that you are doing and my Dr. put me on O2 at night along with CPAP. Worth checking in to.  


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Sleeping at long last

Colin,

Your O2 is definitely way too low!  Is it low because you are still having apneics events and the CPAP is not correcting them, or is it low because your CPAP is efficient but you need supplimental O2?  It is very, very important that the cause of your low O2 is identified and immediately corrected.  The respiratory clinic did not call your doctor?  How did they do the study?

Vicki


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That which does not kill you makes you stronger-Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich must of had apnea.

I haven't heard from my DR yet. He has referred me to a internal medicine specialist. The O2 sounds like a possible solution. I will pursue that aspect with my Dr and my respiratory therapist. I went back to bed yesterday and slept most of the day, without the CPAP, and feel much better today. albeit still tired.

Thanks for your replies. I will keep you all posted.

Collin