Sleep Apnea
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Sleep Apnea
Anyone have this?
I was just diagnosed the other day after a sleep study. It seems like the only two options of treatment is some machine and a mask to wear or surgery. They say surgery may or may not do the trick and that the machine is far more effective. Does anyone have this? From the videos I saw on this, it looks like wearing that mask thing would be a royal pain in the rear. I hate having anything "attached" to me when I sleep.
From what I understand sleep apnea can lead to some pretty serious problems down the road so I do want to do what's necessary.
I was just diagnosed the other day after a sleep study. It seems like the only two options of treatment is some machine and a mask to wear or surgery. They say surgery may or may not do the trick and that the machine is far more effective. Does anyone have this? From the videos I saw on this, it looks like wearing that mask thing would be a royal pain in the rear. I hate having anything "attached" to me when I sleep.
From what I understand sleep apnea can lead to some pretty serious problems down the road so I do want to do what's necessary.
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Try the mask, two of my friends are doing it. They even take the mask when we rent a cabin in the mountains, or when they go over to friends houses and plan to stay over. They say it is wonderful to get a good nights sleep!
Their wives help them at night, sometimes the mask comes off, and the wife will put it back on them after the mask comes off.
I don't trust surgeons, many are good, but one mistake during any procedure is usually permanent.
I am not in your shoes, but I'll label this decision a "no-brainer"... do the mask first.
Their wives help them at night, sometimes the mask comes off, and the wife will put it back on them after the mask comes off.
I don't trust surgeons, many are good, but one mistake during any procedure is usually permanent.
I am not in your shoes, but I'll label this decision a "no-brainer"... do the mask first.
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Try the CPAP out. Try a variety of masks. Some are restrictive, and make it difficult to fall asleep, but there are others that are much better. You may want to use some Dristan before you put the mask on, or use some Breath-right strips. If you have a stuffy nose, you will find it hard to breath. It will take a while to get used to it, but give it a serious chance.
-Matt
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Last week I saw an article on the news about a new treatment. It's an out-patient / local anasthetic deal. They implant 3 small plastic strips in your soft pallet in the back of the roof of your mouth. The stripps stiffen over time and support the soft pallet, preventing snoring. More for obstructive apnea. The procedure is also fully reversible. I can't remember what it's call but I am thinking about checking into it myself.
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I've had sleep apnea for about ten years...and it's been that long since I've had a good night's sleep. Had the sleep study & tried the CPAP for about six months. I got used to it right away, even though it was a pain in the ****. I didn't sleep much better, but my wife did. I find that sleeping on my side helps me breath better, losing a little weight helped too. I can't afford the surgery with the POS insurance that I've got, so I'm just living with it. The older I get, the more tired I become during the day.
So much for me, good luck to you.
MR
So much for me, good luck to you.
MR
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I had the sleep study and was suppose to be fitted with a mask this week but had the flu.
I have been out of work for about 6 weeks because of sob and thought I was haveing another heart attack.
Now I got to go Feb. 1st to get the mask or whatever.
I have been out of work for about 6 weeks because of sob and thought I was haveing another heart attack.
Now I got to go Feb. 1st to get the mask or whatever.
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My Mother-in-Law and Brother-in-Law both had it. M-i-L used the mask and was miserable. She also had Cancer so surgery wasn't an option. B-i-L had the surgery and said it was the best thing he ever did. Says now he sleeps like a baby. But only you and your Doctor can determine the best route for you to take. Hope that helps. Carl
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Originally Posted by nightowl_52
My 46 year old cousin died in his sleep from it two years ago. I have it too, I snore like a bull moose and am always tired. He just stopped breathing in his sleep.
The last time I was at my doctors, they did say I could stand to lose about 20 pounds. That might help, but I know that I've been snoring for years and that I've been tired for a while.
I have one friend on a neighboring Fire Dept who uses the machine and has told me about his struggles with it. I'd imagine that everyone takes to it differently. I am looking forward to a full nights sleep.
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Diagnosed with apnea last year. Chose not to be cut on because of the way my body handles scar tissue. I started on a b pap in Sept of 04, using the jet fighter style face mask. It is a real struggle to get used too, to which I still end up tearing it off of my face while I am sleeping. I force myself to put it back on because the machine registers the hours it "pumps" digitially on a embossed card, to which I have to send the hours recorded to my insurance company. ..
If I dont use the machine a average of 4 hours a night, my insurance company will stop paying . The mask is 250 dollars and the machine cost 3200 dollars. I sleep better with it, I needed it because my sleep study showed I stopped breathing 25 times in a hour and half , and I was falling asleep while driving. I am now being treated for high blood pressure too, that which I never had until I started having apnea. Get treatment soon, your life depends on it, good luck to you
If I dont use the machine a average of 4 hours a night, my insurance company will stop paying . The mask is 250 dollars and the machine cost 3200 dollars. I sleep better with it, I needed it because my sleep study showed I stopped breathing 25 times in a hour and half , and I was falling asleep while driving. I am now being treated for high blood pressure too, that which I never had until I started having apnea. Get treatment soon, your life depends on it, good luck to you
Last edited by Greg 79 f150; Jan 22, 2005 at 08:57 AM.