old dog
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Aug 27, 2011
- Messages
- 313
- Reason
- DX UMND/PLS
- Diagnosis
- 08/2011
- Country
- US
- State
- OR
- City
- Scio
I'm having a problem with elevated heart rate. It's usually okay in the morning but gets up to 95 to 99 in the evening. My PCP has increased my B/P medication, and this has helped a little.
The only times I am short of breath is when I am exerting myself--getting in and out of bed, getting up off the couch, etc.--but this shortness of breath is momentary. I don't have a problem breathing at night that I'm aware of. I do have chronic sinusitis and have started wheezing when excessively tired. I had a sleep study about four years ago and passed. The pulmonologist recommended that any future testing be done with the oximeter that clips on the finger, as I cannot make a good enough seal with my lips to blow into the spirometer. I did the overnight oximeter test about two years ago and passed.
I've looked at the stickies but couldn't find the answers I was looking for. I have an ALS Clinic appointment coming up in about three weeks and will discuss this with my neuro then.
My concerns with getting a BiPap are 1) how much maintenance the thing requires--cleaning, etc. 2) does it ruin teeth by drying out the mouth like a C-Pap 3) how does one work with sinus issues 4) cost
Any information anyone can provide will be greatly appreciated.
The only times I am short of breath is when I am exerting myself--getting in and out of bed, getting up off the couch, etc.--but this shortness of breath is momentary. I don't have a problem breathing at night that I'm aware of. I do have chronic sinusitis and have started wheezing when excessively tired. I had a sleep study about four years ago and passed. The pulmonologist recommended that any future testing be done with the oximeter that clips on the finger, as I cannot make a good enough seal with my lips to blow into the spirometer. I did the overnight oximeter test about two years ago and passed.
I've looked at the stickies but couldn't find the answers I was looking for. I have an ALS Clinic appointment coming up in about three weeks and will discuss this with my neuro then.
My concerns with getting a BiPap are 1) how much maintenance the thing requires--cleaning, etc. 2) does it ruin teeth by drying out the mouth like a C-Pap 3) how does one work with sinus issues 4) cost
Any information anyone can provide will be greatly appreciated.