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Does Anyone Use An Apnea Monitor For Sensory-based Focal Seizures?
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I live with focal aware brainstem seizures that frequently cause hypoapnea and central apnea. For five years I've been trying to get help with sensory-based central apnea because it doesn't show on sleep tests conducted in sensory-deprived environments.

I began monitoring my apneaic events using a "sleep apnea" monitor with nasal canula, and pulse oxygen saturation monitor that I purchased on Amazon. Now I have data to give my doctor for the sensory-based central apnea.

I'm hopeful that… read more

posted February 20
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