Mini update on sleep apnea: I need CPAP but that takes up to 4 weeks to get set up and delivered. So, they brought the O2 concentrator for me today and I need to wear it when I’m sleeping. It’s set very low, just to 2 liters per minute. We had been planning to move my dresser around and this was just the push we needed to get it done. It will be interesting to see how it works, if the tubing gets tangled, and if I will sleep better because of it. I will update tomorrow.
I went to urgent care today because my cough was getting worse. The provider still believes it is an exacerbation of my asthma. I got a nebulizer treatment and a prescription for steroids. Should feel better in a couple of days. The frustrating thing is the cough, it sounds terrible, like I’ve got some horribly contagious disease when it’s really just my asthma.
I got a little cough yesterday worsening as the day progressed. About 3 am today, I woke up and couldn’t get back to sleep. Around 5 am I was having a lot of pain with the cough so I decided to go to urgent care when they opened at 8 am. Results?
Flu A just like last February. Two days at home so I don’t give it to my clients, and then wearing a mask for an additional day.
I wonder if this correlates with me not getting the flu shot last fall? Hmmmm…then Kenn reminded me I had a lot going in this past fall, lol.
Had a sleep study last night, in case you haven’t seen that post, here’s the am update…
Well, the sleep study is done. I’ll probably get the the results in about a week. Luckily, the results will post to my app so I don’t have to wait for the doctor to be available.
I had to wear the mask for the entire night. When I first put it on, it was kinda weird but I got used to it. When the O2 started flowing, it felt great. Terrible dry mouth this morning though.
I sincerely hope this gives us some answers.
