Sleep Apnea

[jsaler]

I had a sleep study conducted and was diagnosed with moderate sleep apnea. I have been using a CPAP machine for over a year, but it has made absolutely no difference in the way I feel when I wake up. During both parts of the study, without the CPAP and then with CPAP, I had 0% stage 4 sleep. This is the stage that is supposed to be restorative and the most beneficial. Is there any way or any medication that could help me to get some stage 4 sleep?

[stulchinsky]

Hello, this is a forum moderator responding. Although I do not have a direct answer to your question, I would like to refer you to the following physician-developed and -monitored content for additional information:
http://www.sleepdisorderchannel.com/osa/treatment.shtml
http://www.sleepdisorderchannel.com/osa/treatment-surgical.shtml

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