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CPAP Usage
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:05 am
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:05 am
Recently diagnosed with sleep apnea. How long of wearing the mask before you actually start to feel a difference?
15
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:21 am to RoosterCogburn585
The very first time you sleep all night with it you will wonder how you have been functioning.
Tip... When I first got mine, the first 3 or 4 nights I felt short of breath when I took the mask off the next day. That went away quickly though.
Tip... When I first got mine, the first 3 or 4 nights I felt short of breath when I took the mask off the next day. That went away quickly though.
This post was edited on 6/6/17 at 7:24 am
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:23 am to RoosterCogburn585
Another option a TD poster used. LINK to TD thread
Edit: looks like the video link in linked post now directs to a different story. In summary he had a magnet inserted into his throat and wears a simple metal collar at night that the magnet is attracted to. The magnet keeps the throat open as it it pulled toward collar. The poster in the story was the first person to undergo this new procedure. Read through the thread and you'll get some info.
Edit: looks like the video link in linked post now directs to a different story. In summary he had a magnet inserted into his throat and wears a simple metal collar at night that the magnet is attracted to. The magnet keeps the throat open as it it pulled toward collar. The poster in the story was the first person to undergo this new procedure. Read through the thread and you'll get some info.
This post was edited on 6/6/17 at 7:35 am
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:24 am to RoosterCogburn585
How overweight are you?
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:28 am to Displaced
Overweight enough to have sleep apnea.... Working on that though
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:29 am to RoosterCogburn585
First week kinda sucks getting used to it.
After that, life changing, actual restful sleep is in your future.
After that, life changing, actual restful sleep is in your future.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:33 am to RoosterCogburn585
You will notice it very quickly. I would also recommend the Philips Dreamwear mask. The most comfortable one I have used.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:13 am to kywildcatfanone
Best thing that ever happened to me. Used to snore so bad and stop breathing at night--tired all the time. That first night was the best sleep. I did rip the mask off a few times the first few nights but quickly got used to it and can't sleep without it
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:15 am to RoosterCogburn585
I notice when I don't wear it more than when I started wearing it.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:24 am to RoosterCogburn585
Why do you need a prescription to buy a CPAP machine? Could you buy one and just use it safly without a sleep evaluation?
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:56 am to Farkwad
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Why do you need a prescription to buy a CPAP machine? Could you buy one and just use it safly without a sleep evaluation?
FDA requires an Rx to dispense a CPAP. It sounds stupid on the surface, but most people are not aware that if the CPAP pressure is too high, Central Sleep Apnea can be triggered, too low and it does nothing for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Also, a person may have CSA instead of OSA and in that case CPAP will not be effective.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:00 am to RoosterCogburn585
Been on it for a few years now. I definitely sleep better with it.
The problem is with CPAP is once you're on it, you ain't ever getting off in my experience. I should have been off a few years ago. I just sleep better with it. Take it FWIW.
The problem is with CPAP is once you're on it, you ain't ever getting off in my experience. I should have been off a few years ago. I just sleep better with it. Take it FWIW.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:02 am to DupontsCircle
I cant sleep without mine now. I forgot how tired I was before it until I forgot the power cord on a trip one weekend. This is definitely a life changer for me.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:21 am to RoosterCogburn585
It has been a life changer for me since I started in March. My wife can now sleep beside me, I feel refreshed every single morning and never get drowsy during the day. I used to sleep in numerous places in the house, toss and turn all night, wide awake at 2am, etc. I now fall asleep on my back and wake up on my back each morning. I can't believe it took me that long to have a study performed.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:33 am to anewguy
Have they got better with the masks? making them smaller, less constrictive?
I'm a side sleeper, does that frick with it?
Not over weight which is why my former doctor wouldn't give me a sleep study and a prescription for one. He literally believes there are better shite than sleep studies and such, but never has an answer(which is why he's a former dr), but i do snore, and wife claims i do stop breathing at times. I think she's hoping i actually stop one day.
I'm a side sleeper, does that frick with it?
Not over weight which is why my former doctor wouldn't give me a sleep study and a prescription for one. He literally believes there are better shite than sleep studies and such, but never has an answer(which is why he's a former dr), but i do snore, and wife claims i do stop breathing at times. I think she's hoping i actually stop one day.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:35 am to RoosterCogburn585
Immediately!!
You'll wonder how you didn't die without it...
You'll wonder how you didn't die without it...
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:43 am to RichJ
Question:
Does sinus issues mess with r cpap sleep.
Does sinus issues mess with r cpap sleep.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:58 am to RoosterCogburn585
as a dentist who treats this condition, i can tell you that cpap SHOULD have results nearly immediately. if not, it may need to be titrated for more air flow. just be careful...too much air flow can result in a distended stomach, and that hurts in the morning
Posted on 6/6/17 at 10:04 am to SeeeeK
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Does sinus issues mess with r cpap sleep.
That's a very complicated question. My ENT Doc is who referred me to get a sleep study BECAUSE i had so many sinus problems.
FWIW, i hate my cpap and haven't used it in a year. but im obviously in the minority here.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 10:15 am to RoosterCogburn585
It took about a month for me to feel a noticeable difference. During that time, I tried a few different masks and finally found one that stayed on, didn't leak and was comfortable. Then I was off to the races.
Just a bit of advice. The nurse at my sleep study told me this and I'm glad I listened. She said I just needed to be committed to see this process through. A lot of people give up after a week or so. But she said I would probably have to try different masks and have the doc adjust my setting until I got it right. She told me don't get discouraged if I didn't start instantly sleeping better, this wasn't an instant process (for most people). That really helped set my expectations.
Good luck
Just a bit of advice. The nurse at my sleep study told me this and I'm glad I listened. She said I just needed to be committed to see this process through. A lot of people give up after a week or so. But she said I would probably have to try different masks and have the doc adjust my setting until I got it right. She told me don't get discouraged if I didn't start instantly sleeping better, this wasn't an instant process (for most people). That really helped set my expectations.
Good luck
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