Am a Haemodialysis patient (16 months, prior to this was Peritoneal at home dialysis for 5.5 years). HD has caused abberations in my sleep patterns such as increased sleep onset time and very frequent nighttime wakings. My goal was to get an increase in the allowed dosage of Ezopiclone (Lunesta?).
Brought printouts of the apps that I’ve referenced in the title for this post to dialysis and showed the daily attending physician and also brought the same printouts to grand rounds (once every 4 weeks when Nephrologist, Pharmacist, Nurse, Social Worker and Dietitian spend more time with patients and are able to review 4 weeks worth of dialysis & blood work).
Having access to my sleep records & at home pulse and O2 data made it a no brainer and medication change approved (today).
Crappy sleep isn’t a killer b/c am on permanent disability and I can/do sleep in the afternoon when I need it, but,lst night for example I was up at 1, 3 and 5 am. Eating during the awake periods.
Just wish I would have bought an AW a few years ago. When blood pressure is integrated and satisfactorily I’m gonna hop on that version of the watch. Not diabetic, but would also purchase a version of AW that can accurately measure blood glucose and any other useful health metrics.
And considering my recent fall, will make damn sure that I have Applecare - which I am thankful for having added.
Tom
Brought printouts of the apps that I’ve referenced in the title for this post to dialysis and showed the daily attending physician and also brought the same printouts to grand rounds (once every 4 weeks when Nephrologist, Pharmacist, Nurse, Social Worker and Dietitian spend more time with patients and are able to review 4 weeks worth of dialysis & blood work).
Having access to my sleep records & at home pulse and O2 data made it a no brainer and medication change approved (today).
Crappy sleep isn’t a killer b/c am on permanent disability and I can/do sleep in the afternoon when I need it, but,lst night for example I was up at 1, 3 and 5 am. Eating during the awake periods.
Just wish I would have bought an AW a few years ago. When blood pressure is integrated and satisfactorily I’m gonna hop on that version of the watch. Not diabetic, but would also purchase a version of AW that can accurately measure blood glucose and any other useful health metrics.
And considering my recent fall, will make damn sure that I have Applecare - which I am thankful for having added.
Tom
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