This is a given…but it’s driving me nuts. I reduced my weight before going on test and got to where sleep apnea and snoring is no longer an issue. Even last round on test did not bother me but this time is terrible. My first 200mg shot ever was great, slept like a baby, plenty of energy and no snoring. I have steroid nose sprays, saline, breathe right strips. Even my cpap machine is not working right now.
Has anyone had experience with DHEA and snoring? I have read several things that point to less DHEA being available while on test but nothing credible so far. Anyways, that’s all I can get out of my head with such a crappy night’s sleep. Upside by the way, no E2 problems at all this round. Can’t wait to add hcg back in and I have an AI on hand just in case
Now, let me preface what I’m about to say that I don’t know nuthin bout no steroids. So what I’m about to say has nothing to do with test or dhea or any of that.
So… how did you know that you weren’t snoring your previous cycles? I think almost everyone snores a little bit. I know people who will swear up and down that they do not snore… but they do.
A couple of years ago, I was having a problem waking up with a sore throat and my wife told me I was snoring a lot and I just changed how I was sleeping so that I try to spend most of the night on my side instead of on my back. I still occasionally roll over on my back and snore but I don’t do it as often as I used to. And personally, I can’t use how well I slept to tell me whether I’ve been snoring or not.
So… my question is whether this is about the test or whether it’s about how you’re sleeping. Have you changed anything in your sleeping habits?
1st: Are you a back sleeper?
2nd: Does your pillow cause your head to tilt slightly forward?
If you are a back sleeper, you can try a pillow against your back to help put you slightly towards your side. This will help to cause your head to roll to side also.
If your pillow causes your head to tilt forward, there is no way to avoid snoring. I use a contoured pillow that supports under my neck and has a depression where the crown of my head goes, causing a ‘backwards’ tilt. (Think First Aid training for rescue breathing, tilt head back, raise chin. This is what this pillow does.)
BTW, I’m on 200mg Test Cyp and have no additional snoring issues.
I am a side sleeper…I am still curious if dhea levels have anything to do with this?I had no problems on my first few shots of 200mg test, slept really well actually.
I have no knowledge of dhea and snoring. I do know cpap though. I don’t know how long you’ve had your cpap or when you had your last sleep study but a physical change (good or bad) can dramatically affect cpap therapy. A new sleep study may be worthwhile. You may also want to check to see if your insurance will cover an auto-titrating cpap. The cpap will adjust the air levels to your breathing. If your titration levels get into the upper teens they’ll probably prescribe a bi-pap.
What type of interface (mask) do you use? The latest trend is a full face which covers both mouth and nose. Providers are getting lazier and want to cover both oopenings off the bat.
Again check with insurance. These are reimburseable/replenishable, so is the hose and filters as wel as the mask headgear. You are entitled to replacements on whatever schedule your insurance carrier deems OK. Unless your paying out of pocket, get in touch with your homecare provider.
My machine is actually an auto, it’s one that had been used in titration studies, it however would not be a bad idea to have another study done to check the rls\plmd’s.
I do have several mask to try as well. I see my sleep doc next week so it would be a good time to ask him.
[quote]rfish1966 wrote:
My machine is actually an auto, it’s one that had been used in titration studies, it however would not be a bad idea to have another study done to check the rls\plmd’s.
I do have several mask to try as well. I see my sleep doc next week so it would be a good time to ask him.[/quote]
excellent,too many times a cpap will end up under the bed or in a closet. compliance is key. the mask is the only part of the unit that touches the patient. check to see how often you are entitled to a replacement. some insurances allow every 90 days but medicare allows every 6 months. you should be able to get new tubing every 30 days.
what ype of mask do you currently use? nasal? full face? canula/pillow?
my neighbor had gastric bypass surgery and has dropped 60# in 60 days. his opressure needs reset. he said it damn near blows his head off. I suggested he look into an auto because he’s still got @ 100# to go. I have him going to the gym with me now. he does light dumbbell and walks on the hampster wheel.
The auto machines should be the standard of treatment…there are to many reason to list that can effect pressure…to have just one or two set pressures is stupid. As for mask’s, I get a new mask’s and tubing wether or not I need them…
I had an ENT appointment yesterday and aparently my pollups (spelling??) are bad again so the snoring from the test might not be severe at all, could be that the pollups developed again around the same time I started this round of test…it’s all so tangled, I have test but can’t sleep worth a shit…