(DIR) Return Create A Forum - Home --------------------------------------------------------- Three Friends (HTM) https://3friends.createaforum.com --------------------------------------------------------- ***************************************************** (DIR) Return to: General Discussion ***************************************************** #Post#: 46393-------------------------------------------------- Re: Emma's New Job By: DarienJ Date: June 28, 2024, 5:11 pm --------------------------------------------------------- I am on the lowest dose of Minipress, only 2mgs and I started the extra dose this morning, so far so good. I will give my body a week to get used to the extra dose and then I will start on the new BP med next Saturday. I had a ECG while at his surgery on Tuesday, all was well. I meant an ultrasound on my heart to make sure it's pumping alright and there are no leaks etc. I can't access my results for the scan until a week later, it's how the system works from where I get my scans, so I will read my results on Tuesday. I wouldn't call it ageing when I was only in my early 40s when I was constantly having tests done and it's been ongoing since then really. Even if the heating isn't on a high heat temperature, it still cause nasal problems, blocked nose being the main culprit. It's the dry warm air it pumps out unfortunately ((((((((((((((((((((Moira)))))))))))))))))))) #Post#: 46399-------------------------------------------------- Re: Emma's New Job By: Moira Date: June 29, 2024, 4:11 am --------------------------------------------------------- As long as you know what you are taking and by now you seem to be more knowledgeable than a doctor ... or medical people in general ! [emoji170] Maybe you can call it Meno ? Just kidding :) Had the heating on a while last night too and I had no problem last night BUT I did have a spray of Flixonase .... its the medical nasal spray so I can only use it for so long ! The other spray I use is Fess .. its non medical or whatever so I have a spray every night before I get into bed ... same as Linda has done for many years :) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sure we have talked of this before ! #Post#: 46405-------------------------------------------------- Re: Emma's New Job By: DarienJ Date: June 29, 2024, 4:34 pm --------------------------------------------------------- I spoke too soon as the extra dose certainly lowered my BP and I kept getting dizzy, especially when I moved quickly or got up!!!!! It settled down by about lunch time, but as I didn't sleep at all well the night before, I believe that aggravated it all. We shall see today as I slept well last night [emoji4] Yes we have spoken of the nasal sprays you use a few times and you know what one is best used for you and when. I have found since I have been on the Cpap machine, even if one side of my nose is blocked, the machine pushes air into my nose easily and I have no problems that way at the moment.....there are Moira, there is your answer [emoji12] #Post#: 46411-------------------------------------------------- Re: Emma's New Job By: Moira Date: June 30, 2024, 4:29 am --------------------------------------------------------- NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I don't want to use a Cpap machine !!!! I am sure I had one for a while when we lived in Marton... 1986-1996 !!!!! Something to do with my breathing too !!!!!!!!! Bugger ! I DID Not like it then I DO remember ! I also had one in Perth too .... ????? SO did your extra dose make you dizzy because it LOWERED your BP too fast ? or was it the fact that it took a longer time to work ? ((((((((((((Darien))))))))))))))))))) #Post#: 46417-------------------------------------------------- Re: Emma's New Job By: DarienJ Date: June 30, 2024, 4:25 pm --------------------------------------------------------- Yes, the extra BP med I take now of the Minipress, which I have been on for a while now, lowered my BP too quickly, it is 'known' for doing that apparently. Yesterday wasn't quite as bad, but enough to prevent me doing things again. We'll see how it goes today. I'm glad I listened to the Pharmacist and not started taking the extra dose in the morning and the new one as well in the evening along with my normal evening Minipress. She advised me to start the new one next week as it will give my body a chance to adjust to the increase of this week!!! I honestly don't remember you ever having a machine at night, nor you having a sleep study done. That doesn't mean it didn't happen, just that I honestly don't recall it. I forget way too many things these days!!!!! #Post#: 46423-------------------------------------------------- Re: Emma's New Job By: Moira Date: July 1, 2024, 4:04 am --------------------------------------------------------- I did a 24 hour or maybe it was a 48 hour sleep thingy one time with a machine in Perth and also in hospital one time .. Hollywood Hospital as we had Private health ! I think !!! I give up as I cannot remember really. That additional pill sounds scary to me ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Darien)))))))))))))))))))) )))))))))))))))))))))))))) #Post#: 46430-------------------------------------------------- Re: Emma's New Job By: DarienJ Date: July 1, 2024, 4:27 pm --------------------------------------------------------- I was much better yesterday, so my body is adjusting to the increase in my dose much better now. I hope it goes as well next week when I start the Perindopril. I didn't sleep as well last night as my machine was making a noise and it was keeping me awake, so I turned it off and ended up sleeping most of the night without it!!!! When it made the same noise last week and I had my appointment at Pacific Sleep, the woman there adjusted the machine. She said it was due to condensation and humidity. I don't know how to adjust it!!!!!! If it does it again tonight I'll have to call them and try and sort it as I don't see them this week as I see Steven Cala, my Lung Specialist, on the day, Thursday, that I normally see them. #Post#: 46437-------------------------------------------------- Re: Emma's New Job By: Moira Date: July 2, 2024, 4:07 am --------------------------------------------------------- I don't sleep well normally at any time ... so the machine I needed did not really help as it kept me awake more than anything else ! If YOUR machine makes a noise of course it will not help you sleep ! I was so aware of the machine it did not help me at all. I was thinking about it last night and I Am sure I DID tell you this way back when !! It is not normal to have a machine up your nose or wherever so you WILL have to get used to it ... eventually ! Keep trying [emoji170] #Post#: 46445-------------------------------------------------- Re: Emma's New Job By: DarienJ Date: July 2, 2024, 4:28 pm --------------------------------------------------------- What I ended up doing was emptying some of the water out of the tank and it stopped the noise, so I had the mask on all night without a problem. Tha nasal mask I have is not too bad and I have adapted to it quite quickly, it's just a matter of sorting the finer details out and getting used to it. This is the mask I use and they certainly aren't cheap, so it had better last a long time!!!!!!!! (HTM) https://www.cpapaustralia.com.au/collections/cpap-masks-nasal-masks/products/resmed-airtouch-n20-nasal-mask?variant=45362349932859 Robert doesn't sleep normal either, but when he does sleep, it does help his sleep apnea, his is severe while mine is only moderate. Mine is mainly to maintain my oxygen saturation during sleep. I honestly don't recall you ever using a Cpap machine, but like I said, my memory is unreliable. #Post#: 46453-------------------------------------------------- Re: Emma's New Job By: Moira Date: July 3, 2024, 3:49 am --------------------------------------------------------- Something about the Tank makes me think once again of Marton .....BUT John says he cannot ever remember any machine or any water tank or any sleep help machine or mask ever .......... but I have a vague memory and it is bugging me !!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!! Thankfully John's sleep apnea is not so bad nowadays as he is not drinking and it was always worse when he WAS drinking lots ! ***************************************************** (DIR) Previous Page (DIR) Next Page