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Posted 1/30/2025 2:33 AM (GMT -5)
My husband has a few coworkers who use the CPap
And they are amazed how it works. They say their memory has improved and they don’t feel “fuzzy” when waking up in the morning.

I went to doc and she sent a lab req to try one.

It would be great if it helped with my short term memory

Anyone here use them?
Posted 1/30/2025 9:42 AM (GMT -5)
Do you have sleep apnea, or are you just hoping the increased nighttime oxygen might be helpful? I only know people who use them for sleep apnea, and most do find them helpful once they get used to sleeping with the contraption on.
Posted 1/30/2025 4:35 PM (GMT -5)
I got one this summer after an home sleep test. I do notice I feel more "oxygenated" when I manage to keep it on most of the night. I have no issue going to sleep with it but often wake up 2-4hrs later and I've taken it off in my sleep. Still figuring that all out.

My sleep test showed a very mild case of OSA, non hypoxic.
Posted 1/31/2025 1:32 AM (GMT -5)

saraeli said...
Do you have sleep apnea, or are you just hoping the increased nighttime oxygen might be helpful? I only know people who use them for sleep apnea, and most do find them helpful once they get used to sleeping with the contraption on.

We’re going to test to find out if I do have sleep apnea
Posted 1/31/2025 2:01 AM (GMT -5)
My husband just reminded me that I did get tested - when I first got Lyme and CO’s and we were trying to find out what the heck was wrong with me.
I didn’t get tested - they just gave me the machine - but I couldn’t sleep at all.
Posted 1/31/2025 12:32 PM (GMT -5)
I’ve heard some positive things around mouth taping and mouth guards that change sleeping jaw position for certain forms of OSA.

If you wanted to try some rather inexpensive alternatives. I’d imagine in CA you could get that at home sleep test at no cost? I mentioned the company specifically in an older post.
Posted 1/31/2025 6:15 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Girlie!

I've been on CPAP for 4 years now. And it has been vital for my memory (overall cognitive function) and recovery. If you have sleep apnea, I would definitely get a CPAP.
Posted 2/1/2025 12:47 AM (GMT -5)

Hoagie said...
Hi Girlie!

I've been on CPAP for 4 years now. And it has been vital for my memory (overall cognitive function) and recovery. If you have sleep apnea, I would definitely get a CPAP.

Good to hear that.
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