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Any CPAP users in here?
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:15 pm
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:15 pm
Apparently that’s on deck for me. I had my sleep study last night and I stop breathing for moments throughout the night.
I’ve felt sluggish throughout the day for what seems like all of my adult life. I thought it was normal to need several cups of coffee or energy drinks. A nap for me is anywhere from 1-2 hours. I can sleep in until 2PM on a weekend without even trying.
Overall, my diet isn’t bad, but I’ve put on some pounds in my adult years. I could stand to drop a few. I’m not sure if this is a chicken or egg scenario, but I napped and slept in during my skinnier days.
I’ve heard the mask is a game changer. I’m eager to find out what it’s like to wake up in the morning feeling refreshed.
I’ve felt sluggish throughout the day for what seems like all of my adult life. I thought it was normal to need several cups of coffee or energy drinks. A nap for me is anywhere from 1-2 hours. I can sleep in until 2PM on a weekend without even trying.
Overall, my diet isn’t bad, but I’ve put on some pounds in my adult years. I could stand to drop a few. I’m not sure if this is a chicken or egg scenario, but I napped and slept in during my skinnier days.
I’ve heard the mask is a game changer. I’m eager to find out what it’s like to wake up in the morning feeling refreshed.
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Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:16 pm to TexasTiger08
Yep, it’s pretty awesome, new leash on life….
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:16 pm to TexasTiger08
Mingo bout to light you up.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:17 pm to TexasTiger08
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I can sleep in until 2PM on a weekend without even trying.
How would you not wake up before that to use the bathroom?
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:17 pm to TexasTiger08
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thought it was normal to need several cups of coffee or energy drinks.
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can sleep in until 2PM on a weekend without even trying.
Do you think you’ll be less lazy with more oxygen?
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:19 pm to TexasTiger08
Definitely a game changer. If you don’t think it makes a difference, use it for a few weeks, then skip a night or 2. You can definitely tell.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:20 pm to TexasTiger08
I’ll buy one of y’all’s if y’all die but I don’t wanna do the sleep study and all that
Is there a way to get a used one
Is there a way to get a used one
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:21 pm to TexasTiger08
I have an APAP machine but since my surgery in Decemeber I havent used it...
What was your score?
What was your score?
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:26 pm to TexasTiger08
Are CPAP machines easy to sleep with? It seems like you would lose more sleep with a mask over your face versus a couple of times holding your breath at night.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:26 pm to TexasTiger08
I pretend I’m a fighter pilot, or a scuba diver.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:29 pm to TexasTiger08
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I’ve felt sluggish throughout the day for what seems like all of my adult life
This is what I was experiencing. I could fall asleep sitting straight up. I’ve been wearing a CPAP for over 20 years and do not feel sluggish during the day. You will definitely feel better
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:30 pm to TexasTiger08
Make people call you Bane now.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:33 pm to TexasTiger08
I changed from the mask to the nasal pillow version and sleep much better. Overall the machine helped sleep quality.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:40 pm to TexasTiger08
They're hit or miss.
It hasn't been a life changing piece of equipment for me.
My sinuses close up, and Afrin is the biggest help for my breathing during sleep. I only use it a couple of times per week tho.
It hasn't been a life changing piece of equipment for me.
My sinuses close up, and Afrin is the biggest help for my breathing during sleep. I only use it a couple of times per week tho.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:42 pm to TexasTiger08
DO IT.
You will not regret it. Try out the nose pillow kind before the full fighter pilot getup. I'm telling you, my cognitive productivity went up 1000% once I got my APAP.
You will not regret it. Try out the nose pillow kind before the full fighter pilot getup. I'm telling you, my cognitive productivity went up 1000% once I got my APAP.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:44 pm to TexasTiger08
It’s the OT where everyone is 5’-7” 285 lbs with a 40 inch waste. You know there are many CPAP users in here.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:54 pm to TexasTiger08
Get the Dreamweaver. Not intrusive to nose or mouth
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:54 pm to TexasTiger08
My AHI was around 70 when I got mine.
I had been suffering the effects of my apnea for years (tired, lethargic, going into a fugue state, being ridiculously sleepy by noon even after sleeping 10-12 hours the night before, etc).
After a week, I felt almost brand new. It's been over a year now and I can still tell the difference.
The hardest part was getting used to the mask, but the progress made me stick with it. Now I feel kind of odd if I don't have it (and I feel like shite the next day if I sleep without it).
I had been suffering the effects of my apnea for years (tired, lethargic, going into a fugue state, being ridiculously sleepy by noon even after sleeping 10-12 hours the night before, etc).
After a week, I felt almost brand new. It's been over a year now and I can still tell the difference.
The hardest part was getting used to the mask, but the progress made me stick with it. Now I feel kind of odd if I don't have it (and I feel like shite the next day if I sleep without it).
Posted on 9/21/22 at 6:00 pm to TexasTiger08
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I stop breathing for moments throughout the night.
What was your number?
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I could stand to drop a few
This will help
Not a diet, a lifestyle change to keep you alive
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I’ve heard the mask is a game changer.
You have options ...
Nose pillows
Flexible facial
Hard facial
If you sleep with your mouth closed, nose pillows are least intrusive
You will probably have a follow up in 30 to 90 days. At that point a BiPAP may be needed if the CPAP is not enough.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 6:30 pm to TexasTiger08
quote:No, but you might want to try mouth taping while you sleep before getting into all of the CPAP stuff. I've seen multiple people get off of using them with simple taping.
ny CPAP users in here?
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