Copd/asthma

[kydam]

I awoke this morning with a cracking headache as if id had one too many last night. This is not the first time. (I havent had alcohol for five days) Im diagnosed copd/asthma. Can anyone explain why this happens? I also feel washed out and want to go back to bed.

Advice and comments appreciated, thankyou.

[Mandy6513]

Its possible your building up c02 while your sleeping, its known as retaining and its something that happens to me.

You wake with chronic headaches that can ease off a little through the day , your drowsy and lack concentration

I would definitely mention it as it would show up when you have your blood gasses checked

[knitter in reply to Mandy6513]

Hi Mandy I am exactly the same, it's a real nuisance.

But sometimes it happens when I have a sinus infection ...paracetamol doesn't touch the headache.

[Mandy6513 in reply to knitter]

Ive never had a sinus infection but my friend has and she was in a terrible state with it..

C02 retention headaches are worse than my migrains and it got so high i ended up falling asleep for a split second as i was sat watching tv with a hot drink in my hand and scalded my legs......i have a nippy machine now which keeps its under control but they are awful to sleep with x

[soulsaver]

Bronchodilator side effect?

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I know you have had some good advice but as I stopped drinking back in 1984 if I wake up like that I puts it down to the weather ? Never mind have a nice Christmas

[kydam]

Thats reassuring. I hope you are right and its nothing more than that. Thanks for your comment.

[kydam]

Hopefully mandy 6153 will let u know!

[Mandy6513]

Hi Natassa..

A nippy machine is something i use to help with my my c02 retention because when im sleeping im not releasing enough carbon dioxide ....

The best way i could explain it is if you think of a nebuliser and how your attached to that using a mask it is a similar thing in that your attached to a machine with a mask but the nippy forces air in when you take in a breath which sounds a bit scary but in fact is relaxing now that im use to it

[2malinka]

I was diagnosed as a co2 retainer but I never experienced the headaches just felt drained. After a sleep study test at Harefield I was prescribed a NIPPY nasal mask. I Still can't sleep without sleeping pills but when my last blood gasses were taken the co2 was under control. Perhaps you should check with the hospital so they can advise?Have a good Christmas

Malinka

[ericwood992]

It sounds as though you may have sleep apnoea to me. If this is the problem, you need to get it treated. A sleep test is the way forward.

Regards.

[kydam]

Thanks for that.