Why am I so tired even though I use a CPAP machine?

It is not uncommon to start feeling daytime sleepiness, headaches, irritability, snoring or other sleep apnea symptoms months or years after a period of successful CPAP therapy. This is often a sign that something is not quite right with your CPAP therapy.

Why can I sleep for 10 hours and still be tired?

Oversleeping is called hypersomnia or “long sleeping.” This condition affects about 2 percent of people. People with hypersomnia might require as many as 10 to 12 hours of sleep per night to feel their best.

How many hours sleep with CPAP?

CPAP is unquestionably the most successful treatment available for sleep apnea. Unfortunately average use of CPAP is only 4-5 hours/night, not the recommended 7 1/2 hours a night. This can lead to deadly consequences for many reasons. The 25% of patients who wear their CPAP all night every night are not at risk.

What happens if you use a CPAP and don’t need it?

It is dangerous to use a CPAP machine if you do not have sleep apnea. If you use a CPAP machine without it being medically necessary or at the wrong pressure setting it can cause difficulty breathing which is in some cases life threatening.

What are the consequences of not wearing a CPAP?

But the health effects of untreated sleep apnea can be serious. People struggle with anxiety, tiredness and low productivity. There’s even an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke.

Does CPAP really give you more energy?

A new study in the journal SLEEP suggests that CPAP therapy can do much more than improve sleep: Patients who regularly use a CPAP machine felt significantly less fatigue throughout the day. Patients who regularly use a CPAP machine also had much more energy.

Is CPAP hard to sleep with?

But sleeping with CPAP is a struggle for most sleep apnea patients. So don’t be too hard on yourself. Fortunately, there are ways to help improve your sleep. The key is learning some secrets to falling asleep faster with your new machine. Continue reading below as we discuss five valuable tips that will get you sleeping faster with your CPAP beside you. 5 Valuable Tips for Sleeping with CPAP

Does CPAP improve your sleep quality?

Sleep apnea results in trouble getting oxygen to your lungs, which leads to extremely poor quality of sleep. However, you can treat sleep apnea with CPAP therapy. Using a CPAP machine can improve the quality of your sleep, and help you feel better.

Will you feel better after using CPAP?

CPAP may be good for blood pressure and diabetes. It may lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes as well. Many people feel much better after they start using CPAP. They wake up feeling more refreshed in the morning and are less sleepy during the day.