Improvement in fatigue

[Kidneybetter]

I'm what the sleep doctors call, "a long sleeper," sleeping on average 11 hours a night. A year ago my kidneys failed due to an allergic reaction to medicine and I've been in stage 4 CKD since. One of the worst side effects for me was the added fatigue.

My primary care physician suggested that I have a sleep study done. Even though I'm not a big snorer, apparently I'm a shallow breather so my long sleep still wasn't leaving me refreshed in the morning. I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea.

Two weeks ago I started using a CPAP sleeping machine that pumps oxygen into my nose all night. After I figured out how to use the machine and sleep with that mask on me, I have gained so much energy from the use of this machine!!! I don't need rest after exercise, I don't need naps, and I need two hours less sleep.

What a game changer! If you are a person who is pushing through fatigue through the day, a sleep study and CPAC machine might be helpful to you too.

[Futureckd]

thank you Kidneybetter. I don’t sleep long hours may be 5 hrs if I sleep well and sometimes , not good times, less.

I do feel the fatigue when I walk my daily walk of 1 hr or more. So I sit during my walk to rest , my breathing is good and I don’t feel short of breath, just feel tired and sit a little and then continue on. I developed anemia because of ckd and I think it is the reason of my fatigue. I will ask my doctor about this machine. Thanks.

[barbara55109]

Yep! There are many types of sleep apnea, not just the one tied to loud snoring. I've had a CPAP for 3 years now. I probably should have had one 10+ years ago! Another benefit is that I haven't had a sinus infection since. I used to get them all the time.

[TopazForests]

I'm glad that you are getting better sleep with your CPAP. I also have sleep apnea and use a CPAP, the transition was amazing.