MG And CPAP Machine
I was diagnosed w MG 8 weeks ago. I'm on my third 4 day visit in the hospital. One MG crisis bc of swallowing and breathing. I hv moderate sleep apnea but immediately after the MG was triggered 8 wks ago, I've been unable to use CPAP machine as the air forces itself into my mouth instead of lungs..I look like a chipmunk and it's ever so disruptive to my sleep. I'm not getting air at night and can't breathe. I was still waiting on my first IVIG when I went to hospital for MG crisis 8 days ago. Iā¦ read more
Hi Pat.
I had already been using cpap for 7 months before my MG diagnosis with no issues. It was only after MG symptoms set in that I now suffocate with it. As of Monday, waiting for new sleep study to adjust numbers. Hope it helps!
Hope you're doing well.
Lisa
I have used a cpap for many years and it did take a while to get used to it. Talk with your sleep Dr about ways to make it easier but do give it a chance. Most people take several weeks or sometimes even longer to be able to wear it all night comfortably. I guarantee that you will eventually love it. Several of our family and friends have been ready to give up but thankfully didn't. You will love it in time.
Thank you, Marc
I have not had any problem with Cpap when MG flared, sorry to hear you are having this issue
Never had sleep apnea at least I didn't think but I did have to sleep in a reclining chair sometimes to sleep when I had bad breathing problems before my thymectomy..ššæ
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