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Posted 10/31/2017 9:33 PM (GMT 0)
I have suffered with mild sleep apnea for years and controlled it with a mouth splint but the apnea is worse now after weight gain (due to meds and menopause) and I guess just muscles losing tone, so I've been given a CPAP maching.

Only just started with it but it is giving me terrible wind, reading around forums a lot of people seem to suffer digestive problems on it due to gulping excess air.

Guess I'm just hoping that some people have used it without provoking a flare. The fatigue of UC added to the fatigue of SA is hell but I'd rather be very tired and in remission than risk a flare.....
Posted 11/1/2017 3:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hello!

I started on CPAP/APAP about 9 months ago.

I have not had any issues with the CPAP affecting my UC. There are things you can do to minimize the "terrible wind" you are experiencing.

I would strongly suggest you visit the Apnea board forums over at http://www.apneaboard.com/

There are some great people there who can help you manage and maximize your CPAP therapy.
Posted 11/1/2017 11:16 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you KCFLY. I will check out that forum. Glad to hear that your UC has not been affected. Do you feel you are benefiting from CPAP? Are you any less fatigued?
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