Quality of Sleep.

[wannabfit]

Some nights my log shows 57% and others much better.  Whenever this happens, I am exhausted and want to improve the quality of my sleep.  I do have sleep apnea.  Any suggestions??

[Odyssey13 · Accepted solution]

@wannabfitSince you know you have sleep apnea, you must have a health care professional. Ask their advice on what would best work for you in light of your diagnosis.

My sleep log often shows a low percentage but it depends on how restless I am or how often I get up to do something. It varies with each individual.

Give it some time in tracking your sleep. You may want to take notes, too. It might help to keep a journal so you know when a stressful day leads to poor sleep or a great day leads to better sleep.

Welcome to the forums.

[yorkiepoo]

I have sleep apnea.  I had corrective surgery for it.  The surgery's nickname is called UVPPP.  ENT can provide information and perform the surgery.  It helped for about 6 months, then it seemed to return some.  I see from my new fitbit I still have some issues with disturbed/restless sleep although it is not as bad as it was.  I have tried all kinds of sleep aids and prefer benadryl as it is safe and good for my allergies.

[NewDawn · Accepted solution]

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@Odyssey13 wrote:

@wannabfitSince you know you have sleep apnea, you must have a health care professional. Ask their advice on what would best work for you in light of your diagnosis.

My sleep log often shows a low percentage but it depends on how restless I am or how often I get up to do something. It varies with each individual.

Give it some time in tracking your sleep. You may want to take notes, too. It might help to keep a journal so you know when a stressful day leads to poor sleep or a great day leads to better sleep.

Welcome to the forums.

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@wannabfit I have to agree with @Odyssey13 your doctor will know the best way to proceed. My Sleep Apnea is improved with a inclined wedge used to keep my head higher as I am not able to wear the CPAP. The sleep tracker is most helpful if you note when you are restless and or awake and relate it to a pattern within a time period of one to four weeks. Then you can use the stats to help your doctor help you as well. I found that I was eating certain foods that effected my sleep and that my restlessness was most always during the same time period... the great thing about the Fitbit Flex is that I have found the why to  many scenarios thanks to the tracking. Good luck to you! 

[hofedog]

I got diagnosed with sleep apnea 2 years ago. I wear a CPAP every night and sleep very well. It was a pain to wear a mask at first but I am used to it. It's WAY better than having barely any energy, not thinking clearly and having massive headaches. I started using a fitbit a couple months ago and according to it my sleep efficiency is 98%. I know someone mentioned a UPPP to try to solve sleep apnea, not every one is a candidate (I wasn't, not enough soft tissue), and I'd advise against having unneccesary surgeries. Again, a lot of people say they cannot wear a mask, just saying it is possible to get a good nights sleep with one on, I know I do. Best of luck.

[HelenaFitbit]

The best option is to consult a doctor. Also, a properly ventilated and sterile sleeping area also helps, my partner has sleep apnea as well. 

[MaggieMack]

I agree.  My husband and I both have sleep apnea and have used CPAP machines for over ten years.  He was diagnosed first and I will never forget the dramatic change in his mood and energy level after he started using his CPAP.  When I went for my sleep test, I told my doctor that I HOPED I had sleep apnea because I wanted to treat it and feel as good as my husband did!  Today there are so many options for masks that anyone can find a comfortable setup, and machines have gotten so compact that you can take them anywhere you travel.  If your doctor recommends CPAP therapy I highly recommend that you give it a try.

[gene86]

I use a CPAP device that pushes air into your nasal or oral cavity at pressure.  Sleep apnea is caused when your autonomic nervous system stops normal breathing and you awaken due to O2 deprivation. Or it could be caused by your tongue sliding back and partially closing your throat cavity.

[Banjoman]

  I am not too happy with the way Fitbit Flex keeps track of my sleep. Most times it shows 97 % sleep quality when it took 1 hour to get to sleep and wake up or restless 14 times. Most total hours is 5 1/2. This is not a good nights sleep. Whoever made these stats needs to look up the quality of sleep. I thought 8 hours is a good nights sleep. Seems like any sleep is good acording to Fitbit. 

  Please respond and explain why they cannot give a more accurate result that will tell you that being restless 15 or 20 times a night is NOT a good nights sleep and the efficientcy should be lower and telling you to get better sleep.

Thank you 

[macsanje]

My ChargeHR has kept my sleep records up to 10/25/16. Records disappeared when I downloaded Fitbit on my Android. Android doesn't show sleep quality percentage. Dashboard says I need a tracker that records sleep. Duh! My tracker has been keeping records. Why'd they stop?  Why'd they disappear? Ready to look for another tracker. Fitbit has gotten less and less dependable over the years I so faithfully used and loved it.