Sleep Apnea

[Wacka]

My sister had the at home test and they told her that her 02 was in the 80s! When I was in for my transplant, they kept me in ICU for a week because I caught the flu and thats where mine was. She is going for the sleep test next week.

[Process]

On 3/6/2025 at 9:12 AM, Simon said:

 

4 spinal surgeries here and chronic pain for decades.

What helped me the most has been cutting weight; it takes a lot of pressure off and lessens the pain.

What might help your wife (and as a result, you) is trying a CBD/CBN combo as a sleep aid. It's not some pie in the sky BS, it actually works. It won't knock you out but once you're asleep it has a sedative effect that will legitimately keep you asleep. The CBN is the important part, but I feel like the CBD combined with it helps activate it and make it more effective.

Bump @Simon

 

Just curious, does what you take include THC? Or just CBD/CBN?

 

Trying to fix my sleep and I recall seeing you're post above a while back. I had heard of CBD but not CBN, so you're mention of it inspired me to look more into it. 

[Simon]

17 minutes ago, Process said:

Bump @Simon

 

Just curious, does what you take include THC? Or just CBD/CBN?

 

Trying to fix my sleep and I recall seeing you're post above a while back. I had heard of CBD but not CBN, so you're mention of it inspired me to look more into it. 

 

My understanding that in order for CBD/CBN to activate properly, it needs to contain a tiny bit of THC just to sort of "activate" the cannabinoid receptors found throughout your body. There's not enough THC in it to make you high, just enough to sort of prime your body to fully take up the CBD/CBN.

CBD supposedly even dampens the psychoactive effects of THC (people that have gotten themselves too high can take CBD to bring them down) so when you're taking something with a high ratio of CBD/CBN and a miniscule amount of THC, catching a buzz is a non-factor if that's your concern.

If your concern is the THC showing up in any sort of drug test you might be obligated to take, I would seriously doubt there is enough in there for it to register but I'm not confident enough to say with certainty that's the case. It would likely depend on the sensitivity of the test and I'd imagine the vast majority of tests are nowhere near sensitive enough to pick up such a miniscule amount.

[BuffaloBill]

On 3/5/2025 at 3:42 PM, Sweats said:

My wife tells me that i usually die in my sleep about 5-6 times a night.........i just stop breathing but eventually come back.

 

No mention if there's a pillow involved with these so-called deaths.

 

Hmmmmmmm

 

 

Can’t blame a girl for trying to do the right thing….

[Process]

6 minutes ago, Simon said:

 

My understanding that in order for CBD/CBN to activate properly, it needs to contain a tiny bit of THC just to sort of "activate" the cannabinoid receptors found throughout your body. There's not enough THC in it to make you high, just enough to sort of prime your body to fully take up the CBD/CBN.

CBD supposedly even dampens the psychoactive effects of THC (people that have gotten themselves too high can take CBD to bring them down) so when you're taking something with a high ratio of CBD/CBN and a miniscule amount of THC, catching a buzz is a non-factor. if that's your concern.

If your concern is the THC showing up in any sort of drug test you might be obligated to take, I would seriously doubt there is enough in there for it to register but I'm not confident enough to say with certainty that's the case. It would likely depend on the sensitivity of the test and I'd imagine the vast majority of tests are nowhere near sensitive enough to pick up such a miniscule amount.

Thanks Simon, appreciate this. 

 

No concerns with drug tests, just effectiveness as a sleep aid. Was curious if what you take also includes significant levels of THC and if that has an impact on how well it works. 

 

The dispensary next to my house has gummies I was looking at with 1:1:1 CBD/CBN/THC, which is way more THC then what you are describing. I prefer to not take something with high levels of THC if not needed for sleep. I am going to go back and see what they have that only includes CBN/CBD (with tiny amounts of THC okay, as you described) and see how well that works. 

Edited July 25 by Process

[VW82]

I was diagnosed three years ago after having heart issues in the year following covid shots and immediately bought a cpap. It didn't work then and still doesn't work. I also have insomnia, so can't get to sleep and can't stay asleep unless I'm extremely careful.

 

Even though I don't snore much and have never been overweight, I don't doubt the diagnosis but have always found the one-size-fits-all cpap solution to be somewhat lacking. In my case, lifestyle decisions make all the difference. Mediterranean diet. Portion control. I repeat: diet and portion control! Limit caffeine and alcohol. Exercise every day even if it's just 30 min walk on the treadmill. Lots of time outside in the sun and green areas, preferrably in the morning or afternoon. I even bought a UV-B lamp for psoriasis to use on days/weeks where it's too cold or rainy to be outside. Those things can help with vitamin d production and mitochondrial repair, or so I've read - I think it works. Magnesium biglycinate also helps. I think a lot of us are deficient in those two areas. 

 

Basically, if cpap isn't working for you, live like a nun and supplement and the symptoms will be greatly reduced.   

 

 

Edited July 25 by VW82

[Simon]

17 minutes ago, Process said:

Thanks Simon, appreciate this. 

 

No concerns with drug tests, just effectiveness as a sleep aid. Was curious if what you take also includes significant levels of THC and if that has an impact on how well it works. 

 

The dispensary next to my house has gummies I was looking at with 1:1:1 CBD/CBN/THC, which is way more THC then what you are describing. I prefer to not take something with high levels of THC if not needed for sleep. I am going to go back and see what they have that only includes CBN/CBD (with tiny amounts of THC okay, as you described) and see how well that works. 

 

 

What I use is listed as 1:1 CBD/CBN. Any THC is so minimal that it might not even have to be listed.

Here's a pic of the bottle:

 

 

I wouldn't mess with THC as a sleep aid; it would just make me want to go kayaking or throw a party 

[K-9]

7 minutes ago, VW82 said:

I was diagnosed three years ago after having heart issues in the year following covid shots and immediately bought a cpap. It didn't work then and still doesn't work. I also have insomnia, so can't get to sleep and can't stay asleep. 

 

Even though I don't snore much and have never been overweight, I don't doubt the diagnosis but have always found the one-size-fits-all cpap solution to be somewhat lacking. In my case, lifestyle decisions make all the difference. Mediterranean diet. Portion control. I repeat: diet and portion control! Limit caffeine and alcohol. Exercise every day even if it's just 30 min walk on the treadmill. Lots of time outside in the sun and green areas, preferrably in the morning or afternoon. I even bought a UV-B lamp for psoriasis to use on days/weeks where it's too cold or rainy to be outside.

 

Basically, if cpap isn't working for you, live like a nun and the symptoms will be greatly reduced.   

 

 

Depending on the severity of your sleep apnea, you may qualify for the Inspire device. And you’d certainly qualify for a mandibular advancement device or a MAD as it’s often referred to. I tried that CPAP route years ago and like 50% of the population, I am CPAP intolerant. 

 

Great advice on the diet and exercise component. My APNEA is now considered moderate as a result and I’ll be getting fitted for a MAD in the near future. Figured I have nothing lose, but I’m skeptical. 

Edited July 25 by K-9