Just found my CPAP "family" here. I've not been religiously using my bipap machine and sleep 3-4 hrs a night. Bad! Tired during day, 74, woman, walk 5xs a week listening to audio books for company, chubby, gardening, Bible study, married and caregiving bling, hard of hearing 77 yo hubs, 5 grandkids, son is getting married in June. Joined to learn from you all. Arteries and body drying and punying up. Wrinkling all over. Bay area Asian senior citizen.

Hey CyndiStroudBass well I didn't know that I had sleep apnea until I went to get it checked out and come to fine out I did it is so severe that I did a sleep study I stop breathing 129 time's in 1 hour they rushed into my room and put a sleep apnea machine on me I slept very good now I use a bi pap machine and it helps me a lot no more problems with me not breathing at night do you use a sleep machine sweetie it really helps thanks for your feedback enjoy your day sweetheart 🤗

Were you aware that you had sleep apnea? I never thought about it till my cardiologist said, after tests, I had it. It was a complete surprise.

I have sleep apnea and use my CPAP every night. I want to keep myself free from a stroke if I can.

Oh, Cyndi, I am not sure what is going on. Contact your doctor so you can get some help. If you have sleep apnea you will be waking up several times a night and probably you are getting up to pee several times a night as well. If this sounds like you it could be sleep apnea. That said, call and make an appointment to see the doctor because you sure don't want to wake up like that for very long. Try elevating your head tonight when you sleep and see if that will help some. Good luck and keep us posted on what you find out. Hugs🤗