Author: Kelli Kelly

  • Post-Stroke Fatigue

    Fatigue can show up in different ways in the body.  Since my stroke, I’ve experienced sleepiness, headaches, slowed reflexes and responses, poor concentration, tired/watery eyes, sensitivity to noises and lights, and dizziness. Here’s an article discussing fatigue in more depth: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/fatigue Defining my Fatigue: Physical Body and Eyes/Brain I’ve experienced…

  • Using the CPAP Machine for 20 Days

    Explanation of AHI Following several blood and heart monitoring tests, doctors confirmed that my stroke was caused by severe obstructive sleep apnea (AHI = 48.9). According to my sleep study, an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of 30 or more is considered severe, while anything below 5 is classified as normal.