Getting better sleep

[saor]

Can you sleep on your side when wearing the CPAP?

My machine is on the side of my bed so at one point i had a mic stand over my bed with the cpap tube hanging off it so I could turn either way to lie sideways .

 

[semaphore]

Glp1 is a peptide gets broken down in the stomach and is not as effective as the injectable. Some oral formulations exists out there.

The modern insulin pen needle is ultra fine you don't feel a thing these days. Once you get used to it it's as painless as taking a tablet

Yeah, sticking yourself with steel is definitely akin to swallowing a tablet. You pharmacists are sadists.

 

[RiaX]

Yeah, sticking yourself with steel is definitely akin to swallowing a tablet. You pharmacists are sadists.

lol. You get used to it. The blood sugar finger prick is far worse. TBH im terrified of needles myself.

When im testing my own sugar it takes like 30 minutes to psych myself up to press the button on the lance

Also not all people find tablets painless. Those with poor swallowing reflexes really struggle and suffer from obstructions with dry compacted die pressed tabs like panado

 

[neoprema]

i've just given up on sleep its a lost cause. I get what i can take and fill the gaps with caffeine.

 

[Kornhub]

For the past 3 weeks I've given up alcohol and have been jogging 10km 4-5 times a week.

I've gone from going to bed at 10pm and waking up at 1/2am and tossing the rest of the night to sleeping straight through (occasionally I wake up but roll over and fall asleep again.) Also feeling more refreshed in the morning and have more energy during the day.

Dewd....alcohol,any amount before bed is a nightmare for me and sleep.

 

[Stickfigure]

Dewd....alcohol,any amount before bed is a nightmare for me and sleep.

I don't drink midweek, only weekends but yes can confirm Sunday was my worst nights sleep. Even 3 or 4 beers and I just can't sleep.

But going completely teetotal, my sleep during the week has vastly improved.

 

[saor]

i've just given up on sleep its a lost cause. I get what i can take and fill the gaps with caffeine.

Considered a sleep study? If it's apnea the mask might make a big difference. Study was fully covered by insurance.

Anyway...went mask shopping today and got a loan for a few nights. Wanted to try something else. See if it reduces air leaks.


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[neoprema]

Considered a sleep study? If it's apnea the mask might make a big difference. Study was fully covered by insurance.

Anyway...went mask shopping today and got a loan for a few nights. Wanted to try something else. See if it reduces air leaks.

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I was told to try it. But haven’t. Bit apprehensive what they gonna find lol.

 

[Kornhub]

I was told to try it. But haven’t. Bit apprehensive what they gonna find lol.

Just do it

 

[SauRoNZA]

Just gonna leave this random information here.

New clinical studies show that GLP-1 agonist like ozempic improve sleep especially in over weight individuals.

Although its not as effective as cpap nor is it curative they do have a positive effect against sleep apnea.

Just saying ....

Doesn’t that make sense because they lose weight to start with?

Most sleep apnea being related to weight in the first place.

 

[kolaval]

You are not. It is simply the weight loss. Weight loss from any other reason would result in the same.

Yup, I stopped snoring (and waking from that suffocating snoring) after losing about 12kg.

 

[RiaX]

Doesn’t that make sense because they lose weight to start with?

Most sleep apnea being related to weight in the first place.

Yip. Can be decrease in inflammatory markers as well. GLP tends to make the pancreas release more insulin resulting in a drop in blood sugar which can also induce sleep. Same reason you get tired after you spike your sugar with a large meal then need a nap.

 

[RiaX]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2024029644215689415

Must be over dosing or using large doses or increasing the frequency of usage. The drug is subject to abuse as people stupidly assume more is better and faster. You be surprise how often that happens.

"ey my sinuses were so bad i just took 4 allergex" and so on.

 

[RedViking]

My biggest challenge are the hours I work and on a computer. As I work in two time zones, South Africa and New Zealand , I usually work till 11/12 at night to catchup with the Kiwis and then I am back in office again around 7/8am to get work done and catch them on the end of their day.

But I like the idea of going to a sleep clinic. Bonus of course if I can somehow make a lifestyle change first.

 

[RedViking]

Considered a sleep study? If it's apnea the mask might make a big difference. Study was fully covered by insurance.

Anyway...went mask shopping today and got a loan for a few nights. Wanted to try something else. See if it reduces air leaks.

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She looks so happy. Wow.

 

[maumau]

Yip. Can be decrease in inflammatory markers as well. GLP tends to make the pancreas release more insulin resulting in a drop in blood sugar which can also induce sleep. Same reason you get tired after you spike your sugar with a large meal then need a nap.

What is it that decreases inflammatory markers, Ozempic?

 

[RiaX]

What is it that decreases inflammatory markers, Ozempic?

GLP1 agonists. Ozempic is just one drug in the class. There is a lot of study how fat controls hormones in your body which affectsinflammation and immunomodulation and so on. Basically it's restoring your body to peak performance in simple terms.

So simple don't quote me on that. Lol

 

[neoprema]

Just do it

How much did Nike pay you for that

So one thing the has been helping a bit. Between work and travel (I’m in EU now) I haven’t drunk a Monster in about 2 weeks. I think it might be helping. I generally have them to help my headaches and keep me productive for longer. I’m more tired now but headaches are not too bad as ok having stronger coffee.

 

[neoprema]

GLP1 agonists. Ozempic is just one drug in the class. There is a lot of study how fat controls hormones in your body which affectsinflammation and immunomodulation and so on. Basically it's restoring your body to peak performance in simple terms.

So simple don't quote me on that. Lol

What’s also good at keeping you awake is when Mounjaro has kicked in and you decided to eat something too heavy too late and your body repays you by making it feel like a supernova setup camp in your stomach…

 

[blaaislaai]

gonna park this here, found it helped me a ton with getting decent nights sleep,

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Bought these as well due to many good reviews and recommendations. Arrived today.
Will report back in a week.

My only issue is waking up every morning between 2 and 3 am for no reason. Assuming cotisol spikes; I have cut out sugar and caffeine from my lifestyle for the past month and still having the wake-ups. This is my last resort before consulting with a doctor.