Still Tired After Treatment?
Starting treatment for sleep apnea is a major step toward better rest, better health, and better quality of life. But what happens when you’ve followed the plan and used your appliance consistently but still wake up feeling tired? It can be discouraging and confusing. Many patients expect to feel better right away, so when that doesn’t happen, it’s easy to wonder if something’s wrong.
Keep reading to find out what might be getting in the way of deeper rest and what we can do to help.
Treatment Helps, But It’s Not the Whole Picture
Oral appliances and CPAP machines address the root cause of sleep apnea by keeping your airway open while you sleep. Restful sleep doesn’t just depend on breathing clearly, though. There are other factors that can affect how rested you feel, even when treatment is working properly.
How’s Your Bedtime Routine?
Sleep hygiene is a major factor in getting restful sleep.. Scrolling your phone before bed, falling asleep with the television on, or keeping an inconsistent sleep schedule can prevent your brain from entering the deeper stages of sleep. Even things like stress, noise, or alcohol close to bedtime can disrupt your natural sleep cycles.
How Does Your Appliance Feel?
In some cases, your appliance may need to be adjusted. If your jaw position has shifted or your symptoms have changed, a small tweak could make a big difference in how effective the treatment is.
How Are You Feeling?
It’s also worth looking at other health factors. Certain medications, underlying conditions, and even nutrient deficiencies can cause lingering fatigue, no matter how many hours you sleep.
Let’s Make Sure You’re Getting the Results You Deserve
You’ve done the hard part by starting treatment. Now let’s make sure it’s giving you the benefits you’re looking for. If you’ve been feeling unusually tired, it’s a good time to check in. We can reassess your appliance, talk through your sleep routine, and look at the full picture together.
You deserve to wake up feeling rested and ready for the day.
Better sleep is possible. If you’re not feeling the difference yet, let’s work together to change that. Contact us to schedule an appointment in Silverdale, Federal Way, or Bellevue, WA.
