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Join Date: Sep 2000
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I swear by my CPAP. Did the home test. Tested bad. Finding the right mask is key. I like this: the Halo. You can sleep on your side or back https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/s...Tg_EA&usqp=CAc Last edited by Holladay; 12-11-2023 at 10:23 PM.. |
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#47 |
George Brett shit his pants
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: At the Bellagio
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Join Date: Jan 2022
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I think it really depends on if they give you something to help you sleep or not. Also not to scare you but even if a test is negative that doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t have it. Home tests are more inaccurate. I will circle back to myself. Had 4 done and no Apnea….BUT…. My oxygen drops at night a bit. They have no good idea why besides medication or me needing to get in better shape. So I was prescribed oxygen I use some nights and I feel much better. My point is ask lots of questions and be your own best advocate. You know if you feel shit or not. If you do have it your improved quality of life will make the equipment seem small. |
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#49 |
Politically Incorrect
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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My pulmonologist and general practioner doctors keep pushing me to take one. I may do so this month since I can that from home now.
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#50 |
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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#52 | |
It was not a fair catch
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Correcting papers
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You dont deserve to live like that , and truthfuly, wont live like that for too long. |
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#53 |
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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#54 |
My work speaks for itself!!!
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: So Cal
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When I use it: I get better sleep and wake up more clear-headed and less tired
When I dont use it: the exact opposite You cant undervalue the importance of quality sleep. |
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#55 | |
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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Right now I can wake up and feel like I got a good sleep and then 15 minutes later feel like I haven't slept in days. Most nights is waking up every couple of hours gasping for air and then struggling to get back to sleep. |
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#56 |
It was not a fair catch
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Correcting papers
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#57 |
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Did a sleep study and they said I had moderate apnea but it didn't show up until the later part of the test so it was a study with no CPAP on. I used a CPAP machine for months and really couldn't sleep so after 4 hours with it on, it would usually come off so I could actually sleep. When they reviewed my data it showed me with zero or 1 episode per hour while using it which they said was impossible. I said it wasn't impossible because I wasn't actually sleeping most of the time. They sent me in for another study with the CPAP from the start. It showed zero apnea the whole night and I barely slept. They of course said I slept well according to their data. It was only pushing air at a 5, maybe up to 10 at max.
What really became apparent to me was the CPAP forced me to keep my mouth shut. If my mouth stayed shut I wouldn't snore or have apnea. The problem was it also forces air into your lungs so it made it harder to sleep without it because it was basically training my body to not breathe in and that it would do the breathing for me. Not a good thing in my opinion. I slept with it for a few more weeks after the second study before finally returning it. It took a few weeks for my body to get used to not having it since it had been trained to just let the machine breathe for me but after that I was fine. I keep my mouth shut while sleeping and my watch monitors my oxygen levels while sleeping and also has a snoring monitor. If I end up having it return, I'll probably do a chin strap or mouth piece to keep my mouth shut instead. I feel like training your body to not breathe on it's own is dangerous. My doctor told me before my sleep study that he had a person who went on vacation and didn't bring his with him and he never woke up because of oxygen deprivation. I blame that on the CPAP training his body not to breathe on it's own. What if your power goes out one day? I know they work well for some people but my experience was not a good one and I won't go back unless I have no other choice. |
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Kansas City, MO
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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#60 |
Time to get hit!
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Springfield, MO
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I went to the hospital for my test. The hardest part was trying to sleep in a different place, and on my back (I was a side sleeper). No experience with home tests or how they work.
While at the test, they tried the full mask and the nose mask. Nose mask was definitely a no-go. I use the full mask (covers nose and mouth). I'd say it took maybe a week to get used to. Going camping, whenever I go, we just try to find a campsite with electric outlet. If you travel, your CPAP can go on the plane with you and does not count as a carry-on. The biggest negative about the CPAP, IMO, using the full mask, is that my mouth gets dry. It doesn't do wonders for the teeth. |
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