SLEEP APNEA - Page 3

gramgrandkids1 · ‎10-31-2019

@qvc chick I had the overnight test and have been using a CPAP device for a couple of years. I did snore big time (sometimes would wake up catching my breath). It does take some getting used to, but once you do there should be a big difference in the way you feel in the morning. My energy level improved and I felt like a new person. I have since developed back issues but that is another issue. I was not happy about having to wear a "contraption" every night, but it has made a big difference and I look forward to putting it on at night. It is part of my new normal.

gramgrandkids1 · ‎10-31-2019

I am also on oxygen at night and oxygen tube runs in thru the tube on the CPAP machine.

1Snickers · ‎03-19-2016

@qvc chick My husband had sleep apnea and after the first night after sleeping with the machine he slept late. He came into the kitchen smiling and said he had the best sleep in years! (I thought he would have complained).
My son has it now and the machine is much better than my husbands over 16 years ago. It gives him much information and he never sleeps without it.
I think you may sleep more than 5 or 6 hours with one!

Rockycoast · ‎03-02-2016

My husband was diagnosed with sleep apnea after testing. So insurance at first wanted to go with a CPAP machine. Worst thing for sleeping my husband said. It made him feel worse in the morning after waking up. It slipped off, was uncomfortable, this after multiple adjustments by the rep. The forced air gave him headaches. He kept a written record of all the bad sleep nights, headaches and adjustments. Not to mention the noise it makes for your sleeping partner. Cleaning it everyday, having to take it with him while traveling. The CPAP just made it worse for him. Not a good solution. He took his written record back to his doctor. The doctor contacted the insurance company and agreed to a UVPPP operation. They removed his uvula, tonsils, and adenoids. He was very sore for a week and a half. He says it is the best way to approach his sleep apnea. No more snoring and he sleeps so well now. No CPAP for my husband, the UVPPP operation did a much better job and no machine to take care of or lug around.

blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

My elderly aunt has always been a poor sleeper and snored her whole life, she is 85 and feels great. I think if you wake up tired and are falling asleep during the day, you no doubt could benefit from treatment.

conlt · ‎03-16-2010

I was diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnea 10 years ago. I love wearing my device. I sleep very well with it. I would try all types of masks. I wear nasal pillows, I put that on, it makes me relax and I go fast asleep. I tried a full face mask once and could not wear it. The nasal pillows are for me. I don't feel the forced air. My first machine just forced air, after 5 years I qualified for a new machine and that 1 is responsive to my breathing. I like it very much.

esmerelda · ‎03-10-2010

t@qvc chick wrote:
I did a sleep study a few weeks ago. I am not a great sleeper, usually average 5-6 hours a night.

So results came back, that I have a mild case of sleep apnea. They want me to wear the device. Ugh.

I am surprised that I have it. I do not snore, and never wake up short of breath.

Any suggestions?

@qvc chick If you are told you need it, wear it. If you want a second opinion/sleep study, get it. Untreated it will wreck your heart. This was told to me by a respiratory therapist who had a friend who died because he had sleep apnea and didn’t treat it.

And get that So Clean machine to keep it clean.

Good luck!

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Keepin' it real.

Big Joanie · ‎01-02-2015

You know your heart works really hard 24/7 to keep you alive ...

Do it a favor ... get a CPak Machine ....

deedledeedeedle · ‎05-27-2014

@qvc chick ,

If you have a mild case of OSA your doctor may suggest you try a custom mouth appliance (guard) from a dentist. It pulls your jaw forward, preventing your tongue from slacking and obstructing your airway when sleeping.

dee

@qvc chick wrote:
I did a sleep study a few weeks ago. I am not a great sleeper, usually average 5-6 hours a night.

So results came back, that I have a mild case of sleep apnea. They want me to wear the device. Ugh.

I am surprised that I have it. I do not snore, and never wake up short of breath.

Any suggestions?

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@qvc chick

I have had 6 Sleep Studies, but most were for things other than sleep apnea. The results however all included it in my copies of the Studies. 3 of then said yes and 3 of them said no. Decided on my own not to go the CPAP route. Doing just fine, however! I have never been a "straight through" sleeper.

Always wake up many times, and 5-6 hours have always been best for me. Just sharing my experiences and my decision. You should make your decision with your doctor that ordered this Sleep Study.

hckynut

hckynut(john)