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So.... Long about late December2020/early January 2021 I started loosing stamina for everyday function. Now in August I've declined to the point that I can't move 20-30 feet without needing to sit down for 5+ minutes to recover and go through it all over again. Chronic Fatigue now controls my life. The V.A. tossed me in the hospital for 7 days after going to E.R. with 203/125 blood pressure. Well into stroke territory. They finally got my BP down a bit and it's still being controlled with meds. It's now in a safe number though they have diagnosed me as having congestive heart failure but said it wasn't the cause of my chronic fatigue.
Chronic Fatigue was my biggest issue and that hasn't changed even after a complete meal of pills that the V.A. have prescribed for me.
As suggested I had a sleep study done by the V.A. and my results were 100+ apnea events per hour.
I guess I'm lucky to still be alive with that number!
The V.A. gave me a BIPAP machine 8/12/21 and I have been sleeping SO much better! Still no improvement in the fatigue department though. I have read that BIPAP can take 60-90 days to affect fatigue symptoms.
Anyone used BIPAP to improve fatigue? If so how long did it take to see marked improvement?
Many, many thanks for any helpful responses.
Joe
Chronic Fatigue was my biggest issue and that hasn't changed even after a complete meal of pills that the V.A. have prescribed for me.
As suggested I had a sleep study done by the V.A. and my results were 100+ apnea events per hour.
The V.A. gave me a BIPAP machine 8/12/21 and I have been sleeping SO much better! Still no improvement in the fatigue department though. I have read that BIPAP can take 60-90 days to affect fatigue symptoms.
Anyone used BIPAP to improve fatigue? If so how long did it take to see marked improvement?
Many, many thanks for any helpful responses.
Joe