Is an oxygen concentrator normal treatment for sleep apnea, and can oxygen cause headaches?
I’ve had several test where overnight I wore the thing on my finger to test my oxygen saturation levels, and apparently the levels went down because now the Dr. has ordered an oxygen concentrator to wear at night. We’re doing another oxygen level test in a few weeks, to see if the concentrator helps. I’m just wondering if this is a normal first step, because I see a lot of people on here use other things. I’ve also noticed that I’m waking up with horrible headeaches after sleeping with the oxygen, is that normal?
It’s just a normal concentrator with a humidifier bottle and nasal canula. I don’t think the headaches are from it being too tight, because it only goes over my ears and is just tight enough that it doesn’t fall off.
Usually when you get headaches it’s from lack of oxygen, I used to get those heaps but once i went on oxygen they cleared up straight away. If you think the prongs are too tight just hook them up underneath your nose and tighten at the back of your head, I do that because it feels like my ears are being pushed out the other way lol. As for the headaches, talk to your doctor and see what can be done, you may not be getting enough oxygen at night and might have to put it up higher.
October 23rd, 2009 at 1:30 am
There is a great dental device for sleep apnea that you wear like a mouthguard. It makes your lower jaw jut forward therefore keeping your airway open. Much simpler than the oxygen concentrator and cheaper too. The only problem is that you have to find a dentist that makes them. Call around and ask for referrals.
Also you might be getting the headaches if the concentrator is strapped on too tight, just a thought…
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October 23rd, 2009 at 2:18 am
are you on a cpap machine if you have sleep apnea and dont use your machine you will wake up with a headache,I have sleep apnea and i use a machine and on oxygen also and it works great.not getting enough oxygen will give you a headache.
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October 23rd, 2009 at 2:51 am
Usually when you get headaches it’s from lack of oxygen, I used to get those heaps but once i went on oxygen they cleared up straight away. If you think the prongs are too tight just hook them up underneath your nose and tighten at the back of your head, I do that because it feels like my ears are being pushed out the other way lol. As for the headaches, talk to your doctor and see what can be done, you may not be getting enough oxygen at night and might have to put it up higher.
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