Insomnia
11-13-2018, 12:07 PM
#101
Thread Starter
Dave, I appreciate your concern. I think I posted in Vintage five years ago when I had my prostate removed. I wanted all the males here to think about it and make sure they get tested regularly. After my surgery my PSA went to zero, then started going back up. It is still less than 1.0 and I have it tested quarterly. My doc is one of the top in the state and tells me I have a very slow growing type cancer that almost never spreads. So we are just watching it right now. In 2019 I may undergo a new type of MRI that will purportedly show exactly where the cancer cells are, and will determine for sure whether it is staying put. The cells are in the tissue surrounding where the prostate was. It's always a crap shoot whether the cancer cells are contained in the prostate, or have spread outside it, and then how much tissue should be removed. That tissue has nerves within that determine other functions like E.D. and bladder control. Too much, you lose in these areas, too little, you risk leaving bad cells behind. Before surgery, lots of discussion takes place (or should) with your doctor to determine the level of risk the patient wants to take. Right now I don't lose any sleep over knowing I have cancer. Chances are good I'll kick the bucket from something else.
ps- I may have some terminology, or pathology above mixed up. Please pardon.
ps- I may have some terminology, or pathology above mixed up. Please pardon.
11-13-2018, 05:03 PM
#102
11-20-2018, 05:54 PM
#103
Thread Starter
So I'm all hooked up to the sleep study equipment. It is all uncomfortable. A tight chest strap with a sensor that measures my chest movement, a finger cuff, probably for heart rate and a cannula in my nose, I guess to measure my breathing through my nose. The cannula lines are taped to my face and the wire for the finger cuff is taped to my hand and arm. Should be a great night's sleep!
And yes, this thread will remain worthless without pics.
And yes, this thread will remain worthless without pics.
11-21-2018, 12:17 AM
#105
Thread Starter
Well, I made it till 3:00 am. Tried to get back to sleep and then gave up at 4:00. I have to keep this gear on until 5:00.
11-21-2018, 12:37 AM
#106
^ I hope it helps you. 
11-21-2018, 01:32 AM
#107
Thread Starter
Thanks Deb. My guess is I will receive a diagnosis followed by a prescription for equipment that will keep me awake as much as the insomnia. What I really need to do is lose weight. I think 1/2 of all prescriptions are the result of being overweight.
11-21-2018, 12:12 PM
#108
I think I did better with the sleep test gear than I have with the CPAP.
I really have to follow up or dump the gear.
I really have to follow up or dump the gear.
11-22-2018, 06:49 PM
#109
Thread Starter
11-23-2018, 05:15 AM
#110
resmed 10
https://www.resmed.com/us/en/consume...e-10-cpap.html
it's not so much the machine as the mask right now I think.
I have an appt next week to go meet with them again and figure it out.
https://www.resmed.com/us/en/consume...e-10-cpap.html
it's not so much the machine as the mask right now I think.
I have an appt next week to go meet with them again and figure it out.