This: “This is the essence of what it means to be Midlife Strong: knowledgeable, confident, and making informed decisions that work for you.” Noone is going to do the work for us.
Sounds like Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome? Hopefully you got some guidance if it is. If you're interested I know of a breathing coach and also mouth devices have been shown to be helpful.
The title of this piece resonated so strongly with me, so, of course I had to subscribe. I’m a big advocate for listening to our bodies and our inner dialogue, then acting accordingly. As a woman in midlife, writer and caregiver I’ve had plenty of practice, unfortunately. Looking forward to reading more.
Thanks for sharing all your research and experiences, Maryann.. I especially appreciated what you write about sleep issues, breathing exercises and ferritin levels. My doctor suggested I use oxygen at night because my O2 level dipped to 89 and sometimes lower during 2 sleep tests. I am working on breathing by expanding my ribs during waking hours and by doing other exercises recommended by Patrick McKeown. If I can avoid being hooked up to an oxygen tank, I will do whatever it takes.
Thanks for sharing all your research and experiences, Maryann.. I especially appreciated what you write about sleep issues, breathing exercises and ferritin levels. My doctor suggested I use oxygen at night because my O2 level dipped to 89 and sometimes lower during 2 sleep tests. I am working on breathing by expanding my ribs during waking hours and by doing other exercises recommended by Patrick McKeown. If I can avoid being hooked up to an oxygen tank, I will do whatever it takes.
I had an experience like you described in one of your posts. I was reading a different doctor's notes about my risk for breast cancer being higher because I mentioned that years earlier I had used an estriol ring vaginally. I remember you tried to explain to the nurse that that form wasn't systemic, but she couldn't hear you.
This: “This is the essence of what it means to be Midlife Strong: knowledgeable, confident, and making informed decisions that work for you.” Noone is going to do the work for us.
Yep!
Sounds like Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome? Hopefully you got some guidance if it is. If you're interested I know of a breathing coach and also mouth devices have been shown to be helpful.
Thanks for the offer of more help. I will be seeing my doctor soon and will get a referral to a pulmonary specialist. I'll see what they say.
The title of this piece resonated so strongly with me, so, of course I had to subscribe. I’m a big advocate for listening to our bodies and our inner dialogue, then acting accordingly. As a woman in midlife, writer and caregiver I’ve had plenty of practice, unfortunately. Looking forward to reading more.
Thanks Jane and welcome! We have a lot in common : )
Thanks for sharing all your research and experiences, Maryann.. I especially appreciated what you write about sleep issues, breathing exercises and ferritin levels. My doctor suggested I use oxygen at night because my O2 level dipped to 89 and sometimes lower during 2 sleep tests. I am working on breathing by expanding my ribs during waking hours and by doing other exercises recommended by Patrick McKeown. If I can avoid being hooked up to an oxygen tank, I will do whatever it takes.
Thanks for sharing Terry! If you don’t mind me asking, have you been diagnosed with sleep apnea?
No. I had 2 overnight sleep tests. The only concern was low O2.
Thanks for sharing all your research and experiences, Maryann.. I especially appreciated what you write about sleep issues, breathing exercises and ferritin levels. My doctor suggested I use oxygen at night because my O2 level dipped to 89 and sometimes lower during 2 sleep tests. I am working on breathing by expanding my ribs during waking hours and by doing other exercises recommended by Patrick McKeown. If I can avoid being hooked up to an oxygen tank, I will do whatever it takes.
I had an experience like you described in one of your posts. I was reading a different doctor's notes about my risk for breast cancer being higher because I mentioned that years earlier I had used an estriol ring vaginally. I remember you tried to explain to the nurse that that form wasn't systemic, but she couldn't hear you.
Thanks again for all your research and sharing!
Crazy isn’t it? So many gaps in knowledge 😂