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re: Any CPAP users in here?
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:29 pm to TexasTiger08
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
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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 ThatMakesSense
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Sounds like you have a lesser genetic quality.
I’m always tired. Can’t help it. On the weekends, my body would stay asleep past noon. It’s not that hard to understand.
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 5:36 pm to TexasTiger08
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I’m always tired. Can’t help it. On the weekends, my body would stay asleep past noon. It’s not that hard to understand.
Weak mental fortitude.
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 5:42 pm to el Gaucho
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I’ll give you 150 for it
They start at $600 I think. Then all the special tubing and face piece.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:42 pm to TexasTiger08
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The technician didn’t have my final numbers yet. I left at 4:30 this morning. He just told me what he saw, but no score as of yet.
Wait...you didnt do the home test?
What kinda quack are you seeing?
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:44 pm to tgrbaitn08
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What kinda quack are you seeing?
My doctor sent me to a sleep study center.
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 5:44 pm to Gotabyte
Pillows are much easier to deal with…they allow you to sleep on your side
Not only will it make a big difference, it will help your overall health, untreated sleep apnea is really bad for your heart, lungs etc…
Neighbor of mine died in his sleep at 45…they said it was because of untreated sleep apnea.
Not only will it make a big difference, it will help your overall health, untreated sleep apnea is really bad for your heart, lungs etc…
Neighbor of mine died in his sleep at 45…they said it was because of untreated sleep apnea.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:46 pm to i am dan
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They start at $600 I think. Then all the special tubing and face piece.
I have no clue....I have insurance and pay like $35 a month
I have the nasal pillows and the chin strap to keep my mouth closed bc I'm a mouth breather. But ever since my surgery I tried to use it a few times and it wont re calibrate so I just quit using it. I should probably start using it again and let it re calibrate.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:49 pm to TexasTiger08
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The technician didn’t have my final numbers yet. I left at 4:30 this morning. He just told me what he saw, but no score as of yet.
Don't resign yourself to a CPAP yet. Normal people can have several apneas each night. Your fatigue could be a result of poor diet and lack of exercise.
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 5:56 pm to tterrific
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Your fatigue could be a result of poor diet and lack of exercise.
Yeah. My diet (aside from excessive caffeine intake) is much better. My wife does the cooking, and she’s very health conscious. I can’t say I’m big on exercise.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 5:57 pm to TexasTiger08
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My doctor sent me to a sleep study center.
I gotcha...I deferred to the home test the both times I took it. The first time I had 30 episodes(1 night) which was considered severe sleep apnea, after my surgery I scored a 3-5 (2 nights) but they still recommended that I wear it but I haven't worn it since January
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 6:03 pm to LSUGUMBO
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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.
Agreed. I'd refused to believe I had an issue for years but finally gave in and got a study done. Averaged 17ish episodes an hour so got prescribed a cpap. Didnt take long to start noticing a marked improvement, then somehow one night pulled the machine off my side table and fricked it up. Had to go a couple nights without it til I got a new machine and noticed a difference straight away. Back to being tired, lethargic and grumpy as hell without it.
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