- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
3
Posted on 6/24/21 at 5:15 pm to Chucktown_Badger
I believe it’s grossly under diagnosed.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 5:21 pm to Chucktown_Badger
There are levels of sleep apnea: mild, moderate and severe.
I would assume most severe cases are the ones that traditionally come to mind from obesity. It’s only been in the past decade that we’ve improved our ability to diagnose and treat mild and moderate cases.
I would assume most severe cases are the ones that traditionally come to mind from obesity. It’s only been in the past decade that we’ve improved our ability to diagnose and treat mild and moderate cases.
This post was edited on 6/24/21 at 5:22 pm
Posted on 6/24/21 at 5:33 pm to schexyoung
FYI...sleep apnea = 50% VA disability rating if you can connect it to your service. Get that money baws
Posted on 6/24/21 at 8:09 pm to LSUBALLER
My insurance pays to replace my mask every six months so I replace my mask, hose and headgear about that often. I have been on a CPAP machine for about 15 years now and it has made a world of difference. If I have to travel and forget to bring my CPAP or if no electricity is available and I sleep without my mask I feel like shite the next day. Even one night makes a difference to me. But I was fat 6:0 255 lbs when I was diagnosed. I am now at 165 and the machine is still very important for my sleep even though I am a bit under where my oncologist wants me. He would like me to be between 180 and 200 lbs. I have been having trouble gaining weight because the chemo has killed my taste and appetite so I just eat because I need calories not for any enjoyment in fact eating has become a chore and it is easier not to eat than to get up and fix something
Posted on 6/24/21 at 8:16 pm to Tic44
quote:
Have anyone of you had this? Did you get the machine? If so, how big of a difference did it make in your sleep?
I just got diagnosed a couple of months ago. Wearing the mask sucks, but sleeping better is so much better. It really can be life changing. My workouts are better, I have more patience, I don't get a worn out doing normal everyday chores, etc. I don't feel like Superman but it definitely has improved every aspect of my life.
I can 100% tell a huge difference when I take it off at night (happens inadvertently.. sleeping and take it off, then wake up later and realize you've had it off for a long time).
Fair warning though, the sleep study sucks, I barely slept, and the first week can be brutal as you learn to sleep with the mask, and it can take a month to start feeling better.
I am not a snorer so it surprised me to find out I have it.
This post was edited on 6/24/21 at 8:19 pm
Posted on 6/24/21 at 8:38 pm to Horsemeat
So how does this work. You nail your old lady good one night. Really give her a good one
She is swooning over, thinking you are Clint Eastwood, and she rolls over to lay her head on your manly chest and she sees this
Is her moment completely ruined?
She is swooning over, thinking you are Clint Eastwood, and she rolls over to lay her head on your manly chest and she sees this
Is her moment completely ruined?
Posted on 6/24/21 at 9:32 pm to Tic44
Doing mine tonight at home.
After my Garmin's watch was alerting me my O2 was low. It was 5 points off from my workout pulse oximeter I use but it was consistent in that error.
My watch said I was hitting 82% sometimes which with the error is below 90 at least. Went to sleep doc. Said out of 4 grades of narrowing in the back of my throat mine was the worst on the scale.
Ordered a test. Well see.
I have a chest strap, nose thing, and o2 finger monitor to wear at the house.
After my Garmin's watch was alerting me my O2 was low. It was 5 points off from my workout pulse oximeter I use but it was consistent in that error.
My watch said I was hitting 82% sometimes which with the error is below 90 at least. Went to sleep doc. Said out of 4 grades of narrowing in the back of my throat mine was the worst on the scale.
Ordered a test. Well see.
I have a chest strap, nose thing, and o2 finger monitor to wear at the house.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 9:44 pm to thejudge
Good luck. That test sucks balls, I barely slept.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 10:30 pm to lsupride87
quote:
Is her moment completely ruined?
No, because I'm still breathing - something that was becoming a problem before I was diagnosed with apnea. Chances are I would have died in my sleep by now had I not gotten the sleep test done.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 10:34 pm to Horsemeat
quote:Well that’s a mood killer
No, because I'm still breathing - something that was becoming a problem before I was diagnosed with apnea. Chances are I would have died in my sleep by now had I not gotten the sleep test done.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 11:35 pm to Tic44
I am 6’2 and 220 lbs. I had two sleep studies and found to have mild sleep apnea.
Here’s a tip: if you plan on buying life insurance on yourself.... buy it BEFORE being possibly diagnosed with sleep apnea. Once you have that diagnosis your insurance premiums will be much higher.
Here’s a tip: if you plan on buying life insurance on yourself.... buy it BEFORE being possibly diagnosed with sleep apnea. Once you have that diagnosis your insurance premiums will be much higher.
Posted on 6/25/21 at 5:24 pm to TheeRealCarolina
quote:
Don’t get a DreamStation though
After reading this & researching today, what a nightmare for Phillips and goes back farther than the DreamStation.
I'm trying to remedy my situation on my new DreamStation and it's insane that no one (Philips/distributor/Doctor) knows what to do except quit using your machine immediately and will let you know what to do at some point.
I spent an additional 1.5hrs on the phone with Medicare to see how the CPAP use stoppage affects billing. No one know anything. I wish I had a ResMed right now
Posted on 6/25/21 at 6:51 pm to mingoswamp
ResMed is glorious
Posted on 6/25/21 at 7:48 pm to Tic44
I know several people with a CPAP. They rave about them, but still act the same as before (bad mood, tired, sleepy, etc.).
Posted on 6/25/21 at 7:56 pm to schexyoung
quote:
ResMed is glorious
I've had one for maybe 5 years now. Nice small machine, easy to travel with.
I use the Philips Dream wear mask. Nothing going up my nose or over my nose is so nice.
Posted on 6/25/21 at 7:58 pm to mingoswamp
You are already on Medicare. Arent going to die any sooner so keep using it.
Posted on 6/25/21 at 8:59 pm to Tic44
Hadn't slept in years until I got that machine. I hate it and love it at the same time. If you need it, GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on 6/26/21 at 1:22 am to LSUnatick
quote:
You are already on Medicare. Arent going to die any sooner so keep using it.
I'm hoping not to, but I'd sure like to teach my grandsons to put a worm on a hook before my demise.
Upon cursory research, it looks like Philips has a lot of explaining to do on a problem they've been sitting on and not passing or have a plan for their distributors.
After using an Auto CPAP for 6 weeks I was told my obstructive apnea occurrences had diminished but my central apnea occurrences had increased.
This was explained by my doctor as a common phenomenon that happens in first time CPAP users that usually self corrects itself over a short period of time. I'm skeptical of this.
Monday morning I'm reaching out to a dentist to explore a dental device. Any pros or cons to this as an alternative?
Lord knows how much gas I've siphoned thru a hose in my younger days to say it wasn't self inflicted.
This post was edited on 6/26/21 at 6:16 am
Posted on 6/26/21 at 1:24 am to Tic44
My have had it so severe she had surgery. They broke her jaw and moved it forward.
Page 10 of 11
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News