I went to the Dr today.

[Ilovebigcats]

I get my INR checked tomorrow. Today I went to the sleep Dr. He said just from looking and listening to me that I have mild sleep apnea. The tests will show more detail. I get the sleep study on May 13th. He hooked me up to a CPAP machine while in the office. He set it to 7 or 8??? Whatever that means. WOW! I was amazed. I felt like I couldn't breath after taking it off. That thing is awesome.

After I get the sleep study and treat the apnea issues then he will work on my insomnia issues. He said it wont be related because it has been a life long issue with my immediate family.

He explained the different stages of sleep and why I am tired and why I get extremely enraged when I am woke up from a certain stage. It was VERY interesting. Caetie was laughing because just yesterday I was woke up from the "almost asleep/zoned out" stage several times. I went off on everybody that breathed. I had to make apologies afterward. Some of them were accepted. The REALLY REALLY nice thing is that the Dr has the same problem and knew EXACTLY what I was telling him. He told me that I am mixing some insomnia issues with apnea issues. So... he said we have to start with the apnea and work our way down the line. I am excited. I loved that machine. It looks stupid and it is tight and I can't open my mouth or my cheeks enflate like a hot air balloon but it was way cool. I had a hard time breathing right afterwards.

FYI.. once again all the nurses and docs were amazed at how well behave my kids are. All six were lined up against the wall and sat quietly.

[Ilovebigcats]

OH! Pshhh.. I made this post to tell you that the Dr said that sleep apnea will NOT cause blood clots! Ummm... square one. I guess I will need to be tested for lupus.

[Gerald Creasy]

I need to go for a sleep study as well, both my parents are on the machines...one sometimes uses it another it's an odd bedside ornament.

[MacUser]

God Bless you Cats!