pvale
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Apr 15, 2009
- Messages
- 106
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 08/2009
- Country
- US
- State
- NE
- City
- Lincoln
I had a sleep study at Barnes Jewish hospital Thursday night. The result of that was that I had over 200 15-30 second periods of not breathing when laying flat on my back over 4 hours, and 30 more when laying on my side. The result of that is they are ordering me a CPAP machine to be here sometime next week. I tried to explain to the Dr about ALS but he said I wouldn't need a BIPAP right now. My question is, knowing I already have other bulbar issues, like swallowing and speech problems, is weakening diaphragm muscles a natural progression of this? Do I need to put my foot down and insist on a BIPAP, so we don't have to buy 2 machines? Would using a BIPAP right now hurt me any if I only need CPAP?
Perry Vale
pvale at pvale dot com
Perry Vale
pvale at pvale dot com