It turns out ....

[JacquiRo]

That I have sleep apnea now!!!

I don't want to say can it get worse!!

Will this go towards my PIP if I send them proof?

Healing blessings all x

[Rose54]

Hi

Would only be counted for PIP if it had a impacted on your walking for mobility

or impacted on your care needs .

As this is a night time issue when asleep I feel you would not gain any points in any area.

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer]

Hi there have they said yet what they are going to do treatment wise think I had it for years and couldn't work out why was so poorly tired 3 years on now but sleep mask is doing its job trick is too get off to sleep quickly now there's a task let me know how you are doing, seems there is a connection between fibro and sleep apnea have read up on nhs websites etc . But here to help you through the process and compare notes did they say how often you stopped breathing through the nite I am checked once a year but the lung function people at the hospital are really nice on appointments and helpful when ordering replacement parts. Xxxx

[rosewine]

Very difficult to say as it is according to how it affects you in a daily basis and whether it can be treated.x

[JacquiRo]

The consultant said I stop breathing up to 20 times and hour!! I was actually very shocked to hear this and then had to go back and now have a CPAP machine and have gone for the nostril cap to start with. Feels very odd

Healing blessings all x

[Didoliz in reply to JacquiRo]

I was wondering how you're getting on with the nostril cap. I've only just got used to the mask but I wasn't offered the nostril cap. It might be better. X

[JacquiRo in reply to Didoliz]

It takes some getting used to as I get very anxious with anything over my face. But the lady said it is the best.. my only concern is I sometimes get chest infections and if I have a cold with it... I won't be able to breath through my nose!

Ask them for one to try?

Healing hugs x

[Didoliz in reply to JacquiRo]

Thanks Jacqui. I think I will. Does it make you breathe through your nose as I tend to breathe through my mouth when I'm thinking about it?? Sorry to be a bit of a pest but it's good to talk with someone in the same boat x

[JacquiRo in reply to Didoliz]

Hi did ... a nose one you breather in and out of your nose and somehow you keep your mouth shut ... but I have a terrible chest at the moment and not sure if that has contributed. Ask away I don't mind at all

Healing blessings x