09-28-2023, 01:49 AM
RE: Low daytime SPO2 and fatigue
Hello
Just a quick update and question:
I'm using APAP with supplemental O2 every night for 6-7 hrs since June, pressure min 9.4 max 13.
AHI is still high, between 5 and 10. Sleep disrupted, awakenings every couple of hours or so, almost no sleep after 4am.
CPAP data shows mainly Unclassified/Central apnea, there are very few obstructive apnea events.
Respiratory rate is high, around 20-30 breath per minute. In fact even during the day my breathing also is rapid and shallow.
Recent bloods show suppressed haemoglobin (12.5, below min norm = 13) and red blood cells count (4.2, min norm 4.5). Also hematocrit = 0.37 is slightly below norm (min 0.4).
This might be linked to low O2 saturation - my finger oximeter readings are 91-92 percent during the day, at night oxygen drops to 88-90 despite use of CPAP with supplemental oxygen every night for 6-7 hours.
Suppressed O2 might be the reason for low energy, tiredness after brief basic activity. Even routine tasks which require concentration like writing email became more difficult.
Any ideas why daytime oxygen and haemoglobin are suppressed? Nutrition is fine, taking iron supplements.
Every day spending at least 2 hours outdoors walking.
My appointment with apnea doctor this Friday, it would be good to know what medication/tests to suggest
Thanks
Just a quick update and question:
I'm using APAP with supplemental O2 every night for 6-7 hrs since June, pressure min 9.4 max 13.
AHI is still high, between 5 and 10. Sleep disrupted, awakenings every couple of hours or so, almost no sleep after 4am.
CPAP data shows mainly Unclassified/Central apnea, there are very few obstructive apnea events.
Respiratory rate is high, around 20-30 breath per minute. In fact even during the day my breathing also is rapid and shallow.
Recent bloods show suppressed haemoglobin (12.5, below min norm = 13) and red blood cells count (4.2, min norm 4.5). Also hematocrit = 0.37 is slightly below norm (min 0.4).
This might be linked to low O2 saturation - my finger oximeter readings are 91-92 percent during the day, at night oxygen drops to 88-90 despite use of CPAP with supplemental oxygen every night for 6-7 hours.
Suppressed O2 might be the reason for low energy, tiredness after brief basic activity. Even routine tasks which require concentration like writing email became more difficult.
Any ideas why daytime oxygen and haemoglobin are suppressed? Nutrition is fine, taking iron supplements.
Every day spending at least 2 hours outdoors walking.
My appointment with apnea doctor this Friday, it would be good to know what medication/tests to suggest
Thanks
