Deen
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My third CPAP went for 15 years, the Dr. had never seen one with that many hours. It was so old that no one on the sales team from the place I got it from had ever seen one. Hope my new one lasts that long!
OP, actually you don't sleep well without the CPAP, that's why you needed it! I've tested well into the danger zone for oxygen level on every sleep test I've taken and it does make a difference.
I should add: I had the surgery first some 20 years ago, didn't help and I wish I had never had it done. I choke very easily and a trip to the dentist is a real problem. They have to be very careful to keep the suction going or I choke.
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Bumpyroad
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Deen wrote:snip
I should add: I had the surgery first some 20 years ago, didn't help and I wish I had never had it done. I choke very easily and a trip to the dentist is a real problem. They have to be very careful to keep the suction going or I choke.
my friend who also uses CPAP at first looked into the surgery, but after checking it out decided against it.
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I just finished the second night of a sleep study. First night showed mild apnea, 13.5 on the scale and some leg movements. The second night incorporated the CPAP machine. Don't yet know if they are going to recommend a CPAP but would bet they will.
The second night, first using a nose pillow and then later a mask, was awful! Whenever I yawned or coughed or opened my mouth the air would rush from the nostrils through the throat and out the mouth and I felt as if I was drowning. In my case I think it would be very difficult adjusting to a CPAP and getting a good nights sleep.
I'm exceedingly tired and sleepy all the time, but cannot understand how only mild apnea would cause so much fatigue.
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paulin wrote:I just finished the second night of a sleep study. First night showed mild apnea, 13.5 on the scale and some leg movements. The second night incorporated the CPAP machine. Don't yet know if they are going to recommend a CPAP but would bet they will.
The second night, first using a nose pillow and then later a mask, was awful! Whenever I yawned or coughed or opened my mouth the air would rush from the nostrils through the throat and out the mouth and I felt as if I was drowning. In my case I think it would be very difficult adjusting to a CPAP and getting a good nights sleep.
I'm exceedingly tired and sleepy all the time, but cannot understand how only mild apnea would cause so much fatigue.
Paul
yep, that initial feeling that you are a hot air hair dryer with the air rushing out of your mouth is unusual. occasionally now I open mymouth just to check on whether the thing is pumping out air or not. 
My friend who uses a mask said he tried a nasal pillows one and felt like he was being suffocated. I prefer the freedom of them.
Did your machine have a ramp feature? I was told I wanted that, but only tried using the ramp once, I guess the theory is that you will be asleep by the time it ramps up to full power. I laid awake just waiting for it to do so.
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paulin wrote:I just finished the second night of a sleep study. First night showed mild apnea, 13.5 on the scale and some leg movements. The second night incorporated the CPAP machine. Don't yet know if they are going to recommend a CPAP but would bet they will.
The second night, first using a nose pillow and then later a mask, was awful! Whenever I yawned or coughed or opened my mouth the air would rush from the nostrils through the throat and out the mouth and I felt as if I was drowning. In my case I think it would be very difficult adjusting to a CPAP and getting a good nights sleep.
I'm exceedingly tired and sleepy all the time, but cannot understand how only mild apnea would cause so much fatigue.
Paul
Paul,
What you experienced was normal. It may take you 6 months to find a mask which works for you. It's not an easy road but once you get CPAP to work it will change your whole life. The alternative is that you will continue to be exceedingly tired and sleepy all the time and your organs will slowly deteriorate because they are not getting enough oxygen.
Join CPAPTALK.COM and read, read, read.
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rvten
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As an update yo my OP.
My doctor was a little upset with me. She made an appointment with the sleep doctor for me. I go see him Nov 12th. Will see what we can work out.
Someone mantioned the ramp. My unit had it. I turned it off and went right for the full flow. Ramp took to long for me.
My unit also had a humidifier. That I also felt was not needed. With it on and cold air coming into the bed room caused too much moister to build up in the hose.
Was told I realy only need that feature in real dry weather.
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My biggest fear in life now is a power failure. I could not survive without my cpap. My father sounded like rvten but is now compliant and wearing his machine every night. His stubborness cost him the health of his heart. It took the heart damage and COPD and 3 strokes to wake him up. Even if the cost was six thousand dollars that is cheap compaired to what is to come. I sure don't want to end up incontinent in my bed at the Belair Nursing Home.
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tvfrfireman wrote:My biggest fear in life now is a power failure. I could not survive without my cpap. My father sounded like rvten but is now compliant and wearing his machine every night. His stubborness cost him the health of his heart. It took the heart damage and COPD and 3 strokes to wake him up. Even if the cost was six thousand dollars that is cheap compaired to what is to come. I sure don't want to end up incontinent in my bed at the Belair Nursing Home.
Been there done that (power failure) I have a battery pack. I also used to snore so loud my neighbors complained. No Joke!!!
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rvten, you have my sympathy.
I used a darn CPAP machine for six months. Hated every second of it. I tried it with ramp and without. With humidifier and without. Every style of mask and nasal pillow they had. Even tried it with a chin strap to keep my mouth closed. The big problem is that I have trouble breathing through my nose -- I always felt like I was suffocating.
After six months I had enough. I had surgery to remove my tonsils, which was the real cause of my problems. They were normally so large that they would close off my throat at night when my muscles relaxed. After getting them out I haven't snored or stopped breathing since.
It was a tough surgery, and I pretty much had to relearn how to eat and swallow again since my throat geometry was so different, but I don't regret going through that at all.
I'm glad they work for so many, but I can certainly relate to and sympathize with those that just can't get comfortable with those infernal machines.
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tvfrfireman wrote:My biggest fear in life now is a power failure. I could not survive without my cpap. My father sounded like rvten but is now compliant and wearing his machine every night. His stubborness cost him the health of his heart. It took the heart damage and COPD and 3 strokes to wake him up. Even if the cost was six thousand dollars that is cheap compaired to what is to come. I sure don't want to end up incontinent in my bed at the Belair Nursing Home.
Check this out
For $120 you won't have to worry about a power failure any more.
I just got one and will use it at home and in the 5er. Now I can stay overnight at Flying J, etc. It has a lot of features.
Ed
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