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re: Fixing Sleep Apnea with apap/cpap technology.
Posted on 10/17/21 at 7:54 pm to auyushu
Posted on 10/17/21 at 7:54 pm to auyushu
quote:
ENT told me I'd be better off with the tonsils being removed and deviated septum (as well as turbinations inside) fixed instead.
Fixing the septum and having a turbinate redux will help you breathe better during the day at a noticeable difference for sure, but it rarely helps with sleep apnea. Tonsils being taken out is good in some cases. You might want a second opinion no matter how great the ENT is. I know lots of ENT surgeons that I fully respect and they all have somewhat differing opinions on how to tackle sleep apnea and which therapy they will offer first. Can’t hurt to get educated by more than one. It’s your time, but this is something you want to get right.
And Puff is right. The Inspire device is scheduled to last 11 years and should be a relatively quick change out of a battery at that time.
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Posted on 10/17/21 at 8:01 pm to BengalBlood81
quote:Read the above. That's some damn good advice! Might want to look into the failures from surgery and the outcome. Lot of people had PPP surgery and wish they had never heard of that shite.
Fixing the septum and having a turbinate redux will help you breathe better during the day at a noticeable difference for sure, but it rarely helps with sleep apnea. Tonsils being taken out is good in some cases. You might want a second opinion no matter how great the ENT is. I know lots of ENT surgeons that I fully respect and they all have somewhat differing opinions on how to tackle sleep apnea and which therapy they will offer first. Can’t hurt to get educated by more than one. It’s your time, but this is something you want to get right.
Posted on 10/17/21 at 8:34 pm to SeaPro
I use a cpap with nasal mask, I started with face mask and it didn’t fit well, constantly whistling during the night.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 8:46 am to auyushu
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I was actually headed in to do a consult for Inspire when the ENT told me I'd be better off with the tonsils being removed and deviated septum (as well as turbinations inside) fixed instead.
I went through with the septum surgery.
Most miserable experience I've been through and I've had a dozen surgeries for one reason or another.
I haven't found a Dr willing to remove my tonsils and now that I've got my cpap, they don't bother me anymore.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 9:06 am to SeaPro
Should I get tested?
I feel fatigued all the damn time and don't feel like I sleep well at all. I have nightmares where I wake up (Or my wife wakes me up) and I feel like I just a few moments away from passing out from lack of air. These events tend to come and go, but I may have 1-2 every 2 months. Not a lot I suppose, but it's pretty damn scary.
I feel fatigued all the damn time and don't feel like I sleep well at all. I have nightmares where I wake up (Or my wife wakes me up) and I feel like I just a few moments away from passing out from lack of air. These events tend to come and go, but I may have 1-2 every 2 months. Not a lot I suppose, but it's pretty damn scary.
This post was edited on 10/18/21 at 9:07 am
Posted on 10/18/21 at 9:18 am to dhuck20
quote:yes, you'll never know the severity until you test. Fatigue alone is a big sign. I knew I had symptoms but when I tested i was blown away by how bad it was.
Should I get tested?
Get tested and fix it...you'll feel a ton better for it
Posted on 10/18/21 at 9:32 am to SeaPro
I have a machine the doc gave me a few years ago after a sleep study. I wore it for about a half hour. To hell with that BS. The day I need a machine to keep me alive while I am sleeping is the day I don't need to be here anymore. I don't know how you guys sleep with that bull
shite on your face. I lost a bunch of weight and sleep just fine now.
shite on your face. I lost a bunch of weight and sleep just fine now.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 9:34 am to dhuck20
quote:
Should I get tested?
They are going to tell you that you have it. Of course they will. They want to sell as many machines as possible.
Sleep apnea wasn't a thing 30 years ago and now every one needs a good power source to sleep.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 1:42 pm to bbarras85
quote:good for you bro , I sleep just fine also
have a machine the doc gave me a few years ago after a sleep study. I wore it for about a half hour. To hell with that BS. The day I need a machine to keep me alive while I am sleeping is the day I don't need to be here anymore. I don't know how you guys sleep with that bull
shite on your face. I lost a bunch of weight and sleep just fine now.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 1:44 pm to bbarras85
quote:your right bro , we are all a bunch of idiots.
They are going to tell you that you have it. Of course they will. They want to sell as many machines as possible.
Sleep apnea wasn't a thing 30 years ago and now every one needs a good power source to sleep.
This post was edited on 10/18/21 at 2:15 pm
Posted on 10/18/21 at 1:55 pm to SeaPro
Results in: AASM AHI: 59.9 | Minimum SPO2 Desaturation: 59%.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 2:13 pm to AlxTgr
quote:yep you got apnea pretty bad. The great thing is now you can fix it. I've done for 2 weeks now. The first night altho I struggled some with the mask, I noticed complete turn around in energy for the first time in years, no more constant fatigue, constant hunger and to know that stroke and heart issues won't follow me cause of this problem is piece of mind. I'm down 6lbs also. Congrats man, let me know what they prescribed you.
Results in: AASM AHI: 59.9 | Minimum SPO2 Desaturation: 59%.
This post was edited on 10/18/21 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 10/18/21 at 7:02 pm to SeaPro
quote:I was falling asleep at my desk while dictating today.
yep you got apnea pretty bad. The great thing is now you can fix it.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 9:41 pm to AlxTgr
quote:thats like narcolepsy episodes, same would happen to me. I guarantee you after first night of apap therapy, you won't get sleepy the next day....I was in shock how I didn't feel tired the whole day after and even on the weekend I didn't take any naps, was tired or sleepy cause normally id be tired af lol. Ive been straight everyday since starting therapy!
was falling asleep at my desk while dictating today.
This post was edited on 10/18/21 at 9:48 pm
Posted on 10/18/21 at 9:56 pm to fr33manator
Do they have quiet CPAP machines Nowadays? The last time I used one (5 years ago) it sounded like a goddamn jackhammer and my wife had to sleep upstairs
Posted on 10/18/21 at 9:56 pm to SeaPro
Went to sleep doc today for annual. Compliant. 2.9 AHI. I’m 6’1” 250lbs. Even down at 220, my neck only went from 18.5” to 18”. Anatomical issue for me. I’m set at 11, and appear to be dialed in, as I haven’t had any adjustments in a few years.
I use a travel PAP Z1 for biz trips so I don’t have to haul the big daddy around. Use the nose mask with the ramp up.
I’m in BR. I never use humidifier. If I have allergies or congestion, I’ll put eucalyptus and/or peppermint essential oil in the water chamber. Opens it right up.
Last note, I have a SoClean, but the recent recalls seem to be correlating the ozone sanitizer with the foam breakdown in the machine. There’s an in-line filter for sale. I haven’t stopped using the SoClean cause I think it does a great job and better than hand washing gear daily or every other day.
I use a travel PAP Z1 for biz trips so I don’t have to haul the big daddy around. Use the nose mask with the ramp up.
I’m in BR. I never use humidifier. If I have allergies or congestion, I’ll put eucalyptus and/or peppermint essential oil in the water chamber. Opens it right up.
Last note, I have a SoClean, but the recent recalls seem to be correlating the ozone sanitizer with the foam breakdown in the machine. There’s an in-line filter for sale. I haven’t stopped using the SoClean cause I think it does a great job and better than hand washing gear daily or every other day.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 10:01 pm to captainpodnuh
As a side note, long haul truckers in Australia have to be tested for Cpap use and if required must have it in possession when driving. Justified by reducing incidents of drivers going to sleep while driving
Posted on 10/18/21 at 10:05 pm to SeaPro
Guess this is as good a place as any to ask... how do you get diagnosed with sleep apnea? What are signs you may have sleep apnea? I feel like my wife and I have slept badly for years. I try to get at least seven hours a night and I always feel tired in the morning even if I sleep in.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 10:09 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
quote:yes ,technology has prevailed. Mine is so quiet, you can't hear it...
Do they have quiet CPAP machines Nowadays?
Posted on 10/18/21 at 10:10 pm to Angry Bruce Pearl
quote:
Guess this is as good a place as any to ask... how do you get diagnosed with sleep apnea? What are signs you may have sleep apnea? I feel like my wife and I have slept badly for years. I try to get at least seven hours a night and I always feel tired in the morning even if I sleep in.
General symptoms are heavy snoring and feeling tired throughout the day, with tendency to doze easily. Especially while driving or after lunch.
Google the Epworth Sleepiness Scale
There are doctors that are specialists in sleep medicine. They can diagnose. The overnight testing is significantly less invasive now and can usually be done in your own home whereas it used to be done in a sleep lab.
This post was edited on 10/18/21 at 10:12 pm
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