central sleep apnea

[littlebit69]

I have been diagnosed with central sleep apnea. I am also experiencing forgetfulness, clumsiness, severe nerve pain at different places throughout my body, loss of ability to concentrate and multitask, and I have a high ANA titer. I am currently taking Plaquenil and am being fitted for Bipap. I have a hx of schwanoma of the lumbar spine with resection some 10 yrs ago. I also have developed fibromyalgia. Any ideas as to what may be causing these sx and what specialist do I need to seek out to manage my care?

[bigdog19]

I went in for a sleep study and was diagnosed with moderate to severe sleep apnea. Mainly all obstructive apneas, but also a few central apneas.  Since then I have started using a CPAP machine, with a nasal mask on a setting of 9.  I have allergies, so many nights I find it very hard to breathe, to the point of noticing when I wake up in the morning I have taken the mask off.  I have used some nasal sprays on occasion to see if it will help me wear the mask all night, and if I will feel better as a result. I haven't seen an significant differences.  I am having some weird sensations that almost feel like nerve impulses in my chest area,sometimes in my esophigal area, they scared me and I thought it was my heart, so I when to cardiologist and they did echocardio test, and barium stress test, as well as ECG, Dr says everything is normal. But I do experience some occasional pains that feel like chest pains. I have also had a chest x ray, blood tests measuring all enzymes, urinanalis, etc.  All came back fine.  Now I feel like I am experiencing brain fog, with some dizziness and headaches and have severe nighttime anxiety, and panic attacks. I even had a night where I experienced cold chills and shaking.  I am desperate to find a way to go from here.  Do you have any idea what might be causing this?I am a 31 yr old male, prior history of alcohol use, but have not had a drink in 4-5 years. P.S I read your postings on sleep apnea, and I find them very informative, I am just very confused right now.

[Steven Y Park, MD]

I would follow-up with you CPAP fitting and measuring for your optimal pressures for your condition. I assume that the sleep doctors will address you central apnea condition appropriately. Get that treated first and see what happens.