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MassiveMaoMao
CPAP GANG! 24 AHI REPRESENT!
Jonnoatpeace
I was at 45/hr. Was 40 yrs old before I was introduced to real sleep. Love my cpap
GCRust
Preach it! I used to struggle through multiple alarms. Since using my CPAP, I'm always up an hour before my alarm - actually feeling rested.
GoatRodeo
I wear mine every night. Saves my life!
RelartOfGivia
I have found happiness sleeping with a CPAP. Never going back.
Arcian
Amen to that.
averagebrainfarmer
Yep, I used to snore like a chainsaw. Been using one more than 10 years and couldn’t imagine sleeping without it.
bigbeard7450
I got an 87 on the sleep test, thought I finally got my first "A"! Doctor lady was not as amused as I was... Can't sleep without the thing
gearsmith
C'mon that's a perfect funny for both the doctor and patient to laugh at!
00LimaRomeo
Hand on my heart, I wish I hadn't waited so long to get one. The mask takes a bit of getting used to but much better than the dental splint.
manderbruin
People think CPAPs are only for fat old men but I got my CPAP at 30 and am a thin healthy female.
manderbruin
My dentist said I had so many teeth removed for my orthodontia that it made my mouth too small and my tongue gets pushed back into my throat
manderbruin
Feel embarrassed using the machine but it does help!
Omphacite
Works great!
Laneskydoodlethe2nd
The woman I saw made me feel guilty for questioning my test results for a cpap machine and got really pushy about me buying the stuff...
PrincessPuffyPants
My husband's test came back he was stopping over 60 times per hour too. He was Always exhausted but he wears a cpap now & feels 100% better!
Zipbang
Ditto! I would pass out into a gasping for breath-snoring mess when I donated platelets, that was my que. Now better than ever!
Gherkincensed
*cue
froshambo
This was my experience as well. Turns out that staying hydrated and working out regularly solved my problem, but that was never suggested.
NotaCPA
Hydration was huge for me. But I've gotten fat during covid and snored like a diesel truck when I was skinny
IllegalDuckling
That reminds me of my dentist, keeping on trying to sell me their expensive "cleaning service". Flossing got rid of the problem
nicoleoftheeast
unless you lost weight and don't have apnea anymore, it didn't solve your problem. If you still have apnea, it's still stressing your heart.
OldDickSlap
I lost twenty pounds and that did the trick for me. Having a narrow back jaw mouth part thing + being slightly overweight = sleep apnea 4 me
periwinklepanda
Interesting. Every sleep doctor and airway specialist I've seen (have seen a lot of airway specialists) all say losing weight is the first/1
periwinklepanda
you should do. :/
nasukkin
I saw a sleep doctor recently. He explained to me that CPAP therapy is almost always a 2ndary solution and that weight loss is the primary.
TehBox0rz
Ok but I have a cousin who is super fit and has terrible sleep apnea sooo...
fortehlose5
That's because it doesn't work for most people, and the machine is like 99% effective. Oh and the machine works now, not in 3 months.
RebeccaRuxin
This is what I say when people tell me losing weight will help my back pain. It will take me months to lose weight and my back hurts now
sphericalworld
Straight up truth. Same shit with Covid. “How come people won’t admit unhealthy eating is the real killer”. Thanks, now do the pandemic.
froshambo
I realize that this won’t work for everyone, and some people do genuinely need the machine.
yodafromfuturepast
As a med student, I wish more people were like you and made enough lifestyle changes to lose the weight and not need the machine.
LoneOrtolan
Yeah, I wish this were the case for me. Sadly, I have 68+ incidents/hour from an "unknown" source. My brain just stops me from breathing.
LoneOrtolan
So going from that to under 5 per hour, was a lifesaver. Literally. It's not always best to push the "make changes" idea.
Laneskydoodlethe2nd
Kinda what I'm hoping. I'm 50 pounds heavier than I should be. Definitely not helping. Lol
Margleblargle
Ugh, was 120 over my goal weight got sick and now 150 over.... sadness
Laneskydoodlethe2nd
Keep your head up and focus on it a goal at a time. You'll get there!
Laneskydoodlethe2nd
Ever since (last year) I feel like it's a bit if a scam. I questioned the test because I could sleep because the chest strap kept moving and
Laneskydoodlethe2nd
Waking me up all night so how accurate could the result be. My dad said he had a index finger thing and that's it. He loves his so.... dunno
ThisGuyFawkes
It’s for sure a scam. I did the sleep test & the guy called the next day, confirmed I had good insurance & and then told me I need to 1/2
ThisGuyFawkes
Come in to get a machine. I asked if my results would be sent to my doctor & he said yes. 3 months later, still never received them 2/2
Raptor2023
You might have run into a scam. But the device, if prescribed and used on someone who needs it, is not.
Laneskydoodlethe2nd
100% agree. It's odd because this is Canada.. I didn't think they'd be so pushy.
Raptor2023
I'm sorry you had a lousy experience.
thebearislooking
I have a cpap because I suck my tongue into my throat. I was told over the phone to "lose weight to get off the machine". I'm not overweight
Obietrice
Dude fucking same I don’t know how to fix the issue. It was after I had a bad sinus infection.
itsfunnythatwordsmeanthings
Were you breathing heavy into the phone?
HotsauceIsLethal
Dreaming of French kissing? Oof
circlebreaker
Worse, dreaming of the Colombian necktie...
Arcian
It's more common in overweight people, but skinny folks also suffer from sleep apnea.
Softbuns
There are people between overweight and skinny
OhMyGodTheyKilledBrianYouBastards
There’s a good case to be made that weight gain is a symptom of sleep apnea in many patients and not the cause. Not all, but many.
flockofmoosen
Skinny guy here. I died almost every night. Much better now cause my wife doesn’t punch me in the face
Runner55
This is true. I've been both underweight and overweight, still tired AF without CPAP.
FalafelisImportant
Like my husband. Oh god
LCPLunderground
A surgeon refused to schedule me for an operation because I was morbidly obese. I was a bodybuilder. He’d never seen me was going off chart.
therealbardman
Not condoning the behavior but in the US it’s probably a safe assumption 90% of the time.
Mavgurian
If you are a statistician, yes - if you are a doctor, never.
neckingduringschindlerslist
Jesus.
nicoleoftheeast
most common cause in normal weight people is huge tonsils.
periwinklepanda
Or small airway and narrow palate.
RevolutionOnHerLips
I have huge tonsils. I have considered asking if my doctor will misdiagnose me to help me get insurance to cover removal. Fucking insurance.
Lmsmith89
Huge tonsils for me, they put me on cpap instead as they're not keen to operate on me. Annoys me as I cant sleep with that mask on either.
UncleVenoM
Elective surgery
wishwishwish111
Why aren’t they keen to operate? I’m in the same boat
nicoleoftheeast
Adults tend to have more complications after surgery. They don't bounce back from it like kids.
nicoleoftheeast
Yah it's risky in adults. We try to catch people while they're kids these days
Sutashi
I was supposed to have my tonsils removed when I was like 9. Sadly I had to change drs b4 it could be arranged & my new dr refused. He...
Sutashi
would just say that we're born w them for a reason so there's no reason to remove them. I still have them & get throat infections yearly.
buttery1
Once my brother farted into the intake fan for my dad's CPAP machine and my dad woke up choking from the noxious air forced down his throat.
Vockstar
nicetomeetyouimdad
Every time I use mine I wake up feeling like I’m suffocating and rip it off in a panic ??♂️
NomadUniverse
Is it turned on?
MooseDozer
Sounds like you need to increase the pressure, the deeper you sleep the more you need. So start out at 7 lbs and have it go up to 11.
leanestbenis
You may have it too tight. It's a minor art to get your mask fitting well.
nicetomeetyouimdad
having a beard makes it a special challenge
leanestbenis
I Know, because I too have a beard.
Dryheat
Which type is mask do you use? There are many that you can barely feel like it's on.
nicetomeetyouimdad
I’ve tried full face, over nose, under nose, and partial mouth/nose.
Dryheat
? I was going to say the pillows under nose ones are pretty discreet but you've tried that.
nicetomeetyouimdad
the pillows were definitely the most comfortable option, but i also couldn't get to sleep with them.
brutor0126
Same here but also knowing that my wife won’t smother me in my sleep because of the snoring.
chimodude
I have had (and used) a CPAP machine since 1997, saved my life, saved my marriage and became a much better dad.
Ultimicia
the real bonus (other than not dying in my sleep), is being able to fully immerse under my covers without having to breath hot, stale air
zahhibb
Ive heard that you cant die in your sleep from apnea since your body will just wake you up if that would to happen.
periwinklepanda
No, that's not true. You can die in your sleep from sleep apnea.
zahhibb
Ah ok, Id heard wrong then. Cheers
KingMagenta
I have stopped breathing in my sleep before. Thankfully my wife noticed and shook the hell out of me. Can’t afford a sleep study tho. Yay
zahhibb
Oh damn, how much does it cost for you? Mine went for ~10$ (in Sweden)
KingMagenta
Because I have a history of respiratory arrest, my doctor said the study would be more advance. Potentially around 1000.
AgamemnonsMemes
I get terrible light on my window in the morning. I always wake up completely under the covers, safe forever!
TheRealGuyFieri
Wait, how have I not thought of this yet?! Guess what I’m doing tonight!!
nertmert
Had mine for a few years now, absolutely changed my life! Hope someday I won’t need it anymore but so grateful to get a good sleep now
OkOkTryNotToSayTheWrongThing
#CPAP represent!
J0EMEGA
Any tips for cat proofing a cpap machine? My last one got destroyed despite my best efforts
flufffluffs
They sell a ‘snuggy’ for your cPap. It’s a fleece cover. Makes it quieter and may keep your cat from poking it.
puzzleno02
My cat would demolish the tubing constantly. After placing one those fleece wraps on the tubing, he never bothered with it again.
Dryheat
Omg naughty kitty. Mine is terrified of the air tube. Perhaps try that spray to keep them away from scratching furniture. Or keep a can of
Dryheat
compressed air near your bed. When he gets near it give him a spritz of air. Eventually you'll only need to grab the can and he'll bolt.
AntennaDibb
kitten mittens
J0EMEGA
OvergrownDwarf
Buy one for your cat also. Probably envious
J0EMEGA
That little bastard
BrazilianThunderPanda
Arcian
Hey! I remember your post from a couple of days ago!
BrazilianThunderPanda
CPAP Sleepers unite!
BanaCakeTaker
Serious question, but are these machines loud? My SO is a light sleeper.
BrazilianThunderPanda
Not really. A lot if days I forget to turn it off bc I can’t hear it and I forget.
periwinklepanda
They're very quiet.
Arcian
The machine itself makes no noise, you can sometimes hear the venting air from the mask if you sleep on your side. Not loudly, though.
gearsmith
When in use, you can barely hear it. A properly fitting mask is the most important thing, though. Air leaks hiss.
HeatherHobbit
My machine is super quiet!
Whoevertore
What’s that mask called. I think that would work better. I have the nose sling.
initialo
That machine is rather dated, should be able to upgrade to a newer one with better filtration and get it insurance/gov covered.
BrazilianThunderPanda
Yup my appointment is next week
starkstout07
Hell yeah, brother (or sister)! Had one for the last six years, it's changed my life.
FlamingoFeather
My Mum was at risk of strokes and was given one by our local hospital. She sleeps better than she has in years. Amazing technology
IllegalDuckling
I used to lay awake so many nights hearing my dad's earthquaking snore, this machine changed my life. To him, it just slightly improved it
GoodEarthBetweenMyToes
I have never been less sexy in my life, than when I wear a CPAP, but I get to sleep in the same bed as my partner again, so it's worth it.
ChetTheRocketStedman
I got mine less than 1 week ago and MY GOD the difference. Is this how normal people feel every day when they wake up? Holy fuck
DaPPandDaPP
is fuckin bullshit that you need prescription first
Arcian
I know, right?! I only got 3 hours of sleep the first night with mine but it felt like 9 hours. The sleep quality improvement was huge.
Tyrfingur
I’m pretty sure I have sleep apnea. Eye doctor suspects it. But... my god this office is NEVER open. I am SO goddamned tired.
Tyrfingur
Vision getting worse. Always angry. Personality changing. Ugh.
Cafie
Ask your partner if you stop breathing in bed. Or record yourself. A sleep study is best as it will show the extent of any issues
manolyk23
It’s life changing!
PickledRaisins
I've been wearing one for almost a decade and a half. It really is one of the best things that ever happened to me.
fuckitfuckitall
I’m need to get one however unsure where to start? Any advice?
ChetTheRocketStedman
I started googling “sleep doctor.” Turns out you want a pulmonologist. Found one working out of a hospital near me. My wife’s insurance 1/
ChetTheRocketStedman
Meant I didn’t need a referral or see my PCP first. Maybe see your PCP about it first?
Arcian
Getting a sleep study is always the first step, so take it up with your care provider.
biom4st3r
What if Im American with no health insurance?
KellyCrazyCatLadyinTraining
Go be Canadian I guess?
CleverAtName
Prep for a second mortgage
TheMentallyillist
I was getting blocked 18 times a minute. When I finally got mine I slept for 3 hours in the afternoon and thought it was the next 1/2
TheMentallyillist
Morning when I woke up. It was the first time I could recall dreaming in more than 5 years.
YouGonnaEatThatPickle
Same for Me I never recall having any dreams before my CPAP
smirkinchicken
I know. What the hell is 5am? When did that happen?
leanestbenis
Unfortunately for me it wasn't a night and day. It just relieved some is the worst symptoms. I'm still often really tired.
JasonThorn
I know. The first morning I woke up, I felt like I'd taken four cups of coffee without the crash or jitteriness. Good sleep is a drug.
gearsmith
The first night with my face octopus was hell. The second night, though, and the morning after was downright amazing.
nasukkin
New CPAP user here. Question. How do y'all manage to run the humidifier without flooding the mask's vents with condensation?
puzzleno02
Run mine every night on full humidity setting and have never had that issue. Would advise to ask whoever prescribed your CPAP.
gearsmith
My machine has heated lines and never really had that issue. I turned off the humidifier, though, since I do better without it.
Arcian
Running the humidifier on lower temps and keeping the CPAP on a nightstand that's lower than your mattress.
nasukkin
I need the humidifier on mine or else I get nosebleeds, but even at the lowest setting, I wake up in the middle of the night because the
nasukkin
vents are flooded/clogged with water condensation.
BlacksmithSam
Its worth it to keep trying!! Those who say it’s uncomfortable: please keep trying different masks. There are ooddles of them for a reason.
BlacksmithSam
If you can’t get the hang of breathing, ask your practitioner about BiPAP
BlacksmithSam
If it’s too noisy, there are super quite machines out there or put in on the floor under your bed, etc.
BlacksmithSam
You can sleep in any position, you may need a special cutout pillow depending on your mask.
BlacksmithSam
My BiPAP saved my life. Please, please don’t give up on it if you have sleep apnea!
jebstat59365
Stroke of genius!
saltysasquatch
Underrated comment
P00pdalla
Eaglemk4
I fucking love my cpap machine barely had it a month
badpetrock
I got one back in November but haven't used it because I'm scared of it for some reason. Mine is like 123 times an hour.
initialo
There are multiple styles of masks and ramp up types, easy to find one to suit you.
fortehlose5
107 here my dude, use the machine it rocks. You will feel better, and won't die of a heart attack.
DrZoidberg42
Wow, mine was 17 times an hour and it makes a difference for me I cant imagine how good you will feel.
Josiahkf
They cause severe depression the first year trying to adjust I hear but after that it’s heavenly. No more waking feeling zombie tired.
Dryheat
The improved sleep only helped my depression.
CognosNerd
So many benefits. Lower blood pressure, better sleep, no sore arm from wife punching you because freight train snores, no getting up to pee.
ExTechOp
Better sleep, kidneys also rest, so less peeing? There is also 2-way connection between obstructive sleep apnea and chronic kidney disease.
Josiahkf
It’s the blood pressure not spiking as you almost die, so the kidneys don’t create urgency as often through the night
Arcian
There's nothing to be scared of. On the contrary, the health benefits it provides are immense.
errdog
Been using mine for 10 years. Life fudging changing
runegodoflaw0
Sooo true. Took me about 6 months to get completely comfortable with it and I no longer nod off every time I stop moving
biqsteve
I was at 99 times myself. Took some getting used to but now I swear by it.
Josiahkf
Yeah that’s pretty drastic.Think my highest was 130 but my dad ignored it for 20 years then got serious heart problems so he encouraged asap
badpetrock
I've heard that you can drop a good bit of weight. I could benefit from that. Im trying to finish my thesis right now so I need better sleep
d3jake
Dooo the thing!
Arcian
That is true, but losing weight is much, much harder if you don't get proper sleep.
RelartOfGivia
I was tired all the time before it. Ever since my CPAP I dropped a bunch of weight, feel better and I shit you not I took up Krav Maga and..
RelartOfGivia
..am currently training for black belt. CPAP changed my life dramatically.
Einherion
But...wait...if I use it will I ALSO start learning martial arts???
Musclestache
Can I ask how do you know if you'd benefit from one? I've been getting shit sleep most of my life but I'm unsure if this will help.
hoofyrider
Mine was about the same. Remember it being over twice a min. I LOVE my cpap. I feel like I'm finally getting sleep. Also, not as tired 1/2
hoofyrider
All the time and don't nap constantly. Its great once you get used to it. 2/2
MantisTobagganMD
Hooooly shit, you win. That's probably something you should get on real quick.
Perle9
Just do it. You won't regret it.
Kilsta
Bruh, I started using one last year. I am excited to go to sleep now knowing I will actually sleep and be rested.
Restlesschickens42
I feel so much better after using my cpap consistently. Try out different types of masks. Took awhile to get comfortable and right mask.
jpparkenbone
My AHI is below 1 now that I'm using it.
Arcian
I clock around 0.1-0.3 every night. Over a year of daily use and it hasn't deviated from that range even once.
neckingduringschindlerslist
What AHI?
jpparkenbone
It was 53 untreated.
neckingduringschindlerslist
Sorry, I meant what is an AHI?
jpparkenbone
Apnea–hypopnea index. Essentially the average number of times you stopped breathing for 10 seconds or more per hour.
jdarksun
It can be tough to start, but once you get used to it your life improves dramatically. I used to fall asleep any time I sat still.
Jonnoatpeace
You have to use it. It will change ur life. I quit smoking I'm so rested and balanced.
BrazilianThunderPanda
LOVE MINE
GCRust
As someone who also got a CPAP in November - USE IT. It will legitimately change your life (and your sleeping) for the better.
kittymerengue
At this point I’m too afraid of *not* using it…
Euphoria29
My machine is so quiet that sometimes I look to see if it’s on. The ramp time makes it easier to wear too.
WontSomeonePleaseThinkOfTheChildren
Changed my BF’s life. He used to fucking choke, gag, toss endlessly, nightmares. Sleeps 100x better now.
retepronnoco
Jesus H. Christ on a cracker! Do you know what that’s doing to your cardiovascular system?!!! Use it man! You won’t believe how you feel.
andyinak
I love mine. It took some getting used to, but now I panic when I think it won’t be available. You will grow to love it.
OhMyGodTheyKilledBrianYouBastards
Took me 10 years to use one. I can’t imagine how much better the last 10 years might’ve been.
azncracker
Mine was in the 300s
AntonioStark
Your brain is about 1-2% of your body weight. But it uses 25-30% of the oxygen you breathe in. You want to wear your CPAP.
PlanetForScale
Wear it for a bit before you try to sleep!
scandia
It takes a couple night to get used to it, but it has been great all these years enjoying a full night's sleep after years of not.
Dalael
Started using one a few months ago. Resisted for years. God im dumb. Use it. Life is so much better when you arent constantly tired.
errdog
I used to fall asleep at traffic lights and stop signs
Arcian
Good on you for getting started! Better late than never.
BoozeSlinger
Use it. It takes some getting used to but I HATE not using it now. I was up around 120 events per hour... Under 3 now.
DethShartBSideU
I had panic attacks the first three months. You will get used to it. Try a bit at a time till you get bored with it. It will be friends.
redamancy
I have one but struggle to wear because insomnia means my time to fall asleep is in the 60-180 minute range and it's uncomfortable for that.
redamancy
But it absolutely helps when I have it on. I highly suggest you give it a chance. It works wonders.
mydogisbetterthanyourdog
Try listening to Weightless by Macaroni Union. It’s “the most relaxing song in the world” and used by doctors before surgeries. Works for me
redamancy
I shall give it a listen, thank you for the suggestion!
8harvester6
I can't breath out when I use mine....
BlacksmithSam
I had that problem, told my NP and she set me up with a BiPAP. It’s awesome!!!
blzrdphoto
I had problems getting used to mine. Had good luck with the dreamwear since it’s unobtrusive with the hose at the top of your head.
blzrdphoto
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/product/HCNOCTN452/dreamwear-mask-with-multiple-cushion-options
LullabyJones
I have had so many patients that don’t wear their CPAP. They’re miserable all day and get snotty when you point out the connection.
GhostbusterGuy
For the life of me I'll never understand that attitude. When I started using my cpap it was like being injected with a super soldier serum.
MathiasTolerain
This always bewilders me. One’s choices are an awkward blowey boi or REM DEPRIVATION.
TheReptilianAgenda
Not just REM deprecation, sleep apnea can really screw up your heart
Arcian
And the awkward blowey boi becomes considerably less awkward when you've gotten used to it. I actually can't fall asleep without my mask on.
ThrowAwayAcct0000
My husband desperately needs it, but won't because his dad has one and says its uncomfortable.
aintnothinbutahounddog28
As a life long insomniac and just generally a horrible sleeper in so jealous of all these 'getting real sleep changed my life!' stories
aintnothinbutahounddog28
I don't have breathing issues, and as annoying as I'm sure the mask would be I'd LOVE a solution that is so complete and drastic
filben7
Its bullshit the damn things are prescription. Cost a damn arm and a leg.
silkcow
Cpap.com still not cheap but it helps
iquestionthepinappleeveryday
My insurance covers mine. But there are websites I’ve used when I didn’t have the coverage.
rockhydra
And if you don’t use it it reports back to the clinic. If you don’t pay, they literally turn it off.
rockhydra
It’s like 100$ a month too
LoneOrtolan
Whoa what? You have a "breathing subscription"?? The fuck. I got mine 3y ago, cost me nothing (Canada) and I don't pay anything monthly.
Arcian
Thankfully, in Sweden they are provided almost for free, I pay 50 bucks annually for mine.
Runner55
Same but in my region it's closer to 150 USD per year. Still cheap tho, humidifier and tubes etc is all included, plus replacements.
fuzzface73
I’m lucky I live in UK mine is completely free... something, something, socialism blah blah blah ?
randomthingsonthenet
I've never shopped for one, but knowing it's 50 for you, it's probably $5000 in the US.
FeChefImgur
They're not that much to purchase outright. You have one too many zero's on the end (ie. $500)
end100
lucky here it costs approximately $1,800 to $2,500 including a mask. sauce: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services/page5092.aspx
ThrowAwayAcct0000
Anyone know the price if you live in Canada?
HandsomePenguin
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services/page5092.aspx
bartmonto
$1000-$2000, depending where you buy a machine. However, of you have additional insurance (maybe at work as a part of your benefits), check…
bartmonto
…with them. I have Manulife and they reimbursed the full cost. My plan also covers one new mask per year.
jj999124
My friend forgot his on a trip to mexico once. He said he was miserable and tired the entire time and had a hard time enjoying anything
PendingStatistic
A part of SO's broke on the airplane once. Went without 1 night. I drove the rental car an hour to a random CPAP store. WORTH IT
Baron29
Mine's great, when I'm able to fall asleep with it on.
relsky
My next dr visit I'm asking for a sleep study. I'm tired of being tired all day. I NEED to exercise, and I'm too exhausted...
colinambulance
I've tried every full face bc I'm a mouth breather. I rip it them off on my sleep without knowing it. I needed 4hr/ night for insurance
colinambulance
to pay. I had to return it. I want to wear it so much but I can't keep it on long enough.
Lortappe
how do you find out if you need it?
periwinklepanda
Talk to your general practitioner and get a referral, or a referral from your dentist or a pulmonologist.
LullabyJones
You should talk to your doctor.
SeanG007
Sleep study or most dentist have something you go home with that test
egrac
I test people for cognitive impairments/dementia. Soooo many of my patients have obstructive sleep apnea and refuse to use their CPAPS.
IllegalDuckling
That's the worst part about bad sleep. You don't even know that your problems are likely caused by it
HailScorpius
Same here! Many give up after week 2. It’s difficult for some, but it’s the #1 solution to treating OSA/CSA we have. Gotta give it your all.
dilgar2000
I tried to, I woke up after 4 hours ready to start the day and felt miserable the rest of it.
yesiamcasey
Jokes on you! I wear mine and am still tired....wait.
SoLongSaulGood
Yo, as an RT the fact that people hate breathing soooooo much surprised me
TacoDaddy6969
Jfc what assholes. I don't understand people that don't use it
tinydog
TacoDaddy6969
NO!!!
TacoDaddy6969
But in all seriousness I couldn't stand to not have mine for more than a day or two. It's crazy that someone would need it and not want it
TasteOfNoise
I fucking love my auto pap. Its an intimate ritual now to prepare
OsmosisTheMassive
Tell them to give it to me. Im desperate enough for one.
FloodingWaters
Do they get ambien or booze or tranq darts to help? Legit curious because i'm in the "should have a study, but scared" category
egrac
Giving someone with obstructive sleep apnea sleep meds can be dangerous. It depends on the severity of the case
periwinklepanda
You can ask for sleep medication or you can try melatonin. I personally have taken trazadone and clonidine (at different times) and it /1
periwinklepanda
helps ease the anxiety around using a pap machine and helps me fall asleep.
AmandaGrace2770
I am one of those people. I just hate taking care of the damn machine. And I got a garbage one that doesn't have the adjusty airflow so 1/2
AmandaGrace2770
It just blows at that one pressure which makes it shitty. And I take on the hose. It's just shitty to sleep with unless I'm sitting up. :(
Runner55
I wear mine as much as I can, on average I miss out like once a month. Using it has improved my mood much more than I can explain!
zerozolo
My dad does the same. His snoring is so loud we have to yell at him to wake him up and get him off the couch.
AccountCreatedToUpvoteDogs
It took me a year, 3 masks, and switching to Auto Pap to make it through a full night. Higher pressures (26cm for me) make it really hard.
shadowofacrow
Based on my MIL I think the Snottyness is due to the Sleep Apnea... like just the tireness makes them permanently grumpy and snappy
Arcian
Yep. I was miserable before getting my machine.
StrossTV
How many of the ones using the CPAP get water retention in your legs? Which goes away after not using the CPAP for 2-3 days
jivekata
Possible that the positive pressure is reducing venous return to the heart causing a backup/swelling in the legs.
aintnothinbutahounddog28
Can you elaborate?
PGHero365
Pulmonary hypertension, make sure you get as tight a seal as possible as it will use the lowest pressure on an APAP
Restlesschickens42
Huh? Is this an actual thing?
StrossTV
It is for me atleast...
Runner55
Dot. I have that but it started before I got my CPAP. I'll have to research this because my feet are crazy swollen.
gampangdiingat
My father like to use an oxygen cylinder while sleeping, can this device replace that cylinder?
Arcian
Only if he stops breathing in his sleep (aka apneas). If his O2 saturation is bad even with a clear airway, a CPAP won't help.
iquestionthepinappleeveryday
I wear mine every night. And even for naps when I can get them. Still miserable.
zenabel
I’ve done 2 sleep studies, neither of them showed sleep apnea. Part of me wishes it did so I could just get the CPAP and solve the problem
OneSaltyBrownie
Please tell your patients to look into Oral Appliance Therapy. An accredited sleep dentist can fit them for OAT. It fixes CPAP intolerance.
cfbshank36
Has this just been an untreated issue throughout human history because I work in a hotel and see a lot of people using cpap machines.
Allnaturalflavor
I think with the increase of obesity and people overweight, this increases their risk factors. Also, allergies might be a cause for 1/2
Allnaturalflavor
the use of CPAP machines (look up underlying causes like sleep apnea)
periwinklepanda
Also bad orthodontic work, small palates which result in narrow airways. Currently dealing with this and need palatal expansion as an adult
Allnaturalflavor
jesus, that sounds awful! Not gonna be looking at surgery for that
SocoFox
I wake up feeling awful. Kept throwing my mask off in my sleep the other night. Two days later and I still don't feel caught up.
twabby16
One of my patients went into heart failure due to CPAP non-compliance
hotrodny
Tried CPAP but I repeatedly pulled it off in my sleep. Made myself a free wedge pillow, that fixed my year long problem with sleep apnea.
Zakn3fein
I didn't wear mine for years. Been wearing it every night for the last 2. Never going back, i sleep like a baby
katicaV
My doctor said same to me, I hate my machine but I will try again for my health, SO, and my doctor
Dryheat
I hate having to use it... But not waking up feeling like the walking dead and decreased risk of heart attack/stroke makes it all worthwhile
LullabyJones
Try a different mask. Seriously.
katicaV
I have first was the full mask and now I have the nasal one. My doctor thinks I need a new one since mines over 10 years old but I can’t
katicaV
Afford a new :(
LullabyJones
Oh man that sucks. How much is the one they’re recommending?
ErisTheMenace
Check with your insurance company too, most will just pay for a new machine after 5-7 years. If on Medicaid, ask about donation programs
ErisTheMenace
New mask: try Amazon and at least change out the "cushion" part. New machine: Secondwind CPAP I think it was called? Refurbished, but work.
AccountCreatedToUpvoteDogs
My doc finally got me to try again with "would you rather have a stroke?". Honestly, disabled is scarier than dead to me. But also, 1/
AccountCreatedToUpvoteDogs
If your pressure is on the high side you might benefit from auto Pap or a longer ramp?
katicaV
I have it i. The lowest which seems to allow me to wear it longer than before but never the full night an hour at most before I end up
katicaV
Taking it off
Shoelebubba
How? One night without the thing and it feels like my lungs are 50 years older than the rest of me.
thatiswhyyoushoulddoityourself
Saaaame!
Eaglemk4
I fucking love my cpap machine barely had it a month
Zega000
Massage therapist here, people don't like when you tell them how to live.
thebeardedwonderofky
Always felt like I was drowning in air and never could get comfortable.. would give me panic attacks
AlucardsJojoReference
My O2 levels were getting to "near death" levels before my CPAP, can't sleep without it now. Power outages are a bitch.
bovinewhisperer
Get a battery backup inverter, aka battery generator. Covers you during power outages
periwinklepanda
Before cheaper rechargeable batteries big enough for cpaps, my mom would use a car battery during power outages for hers because she /1
periwinklepanda
couldn't sleep without it either.
Bustee27
I still have trouble being tired all time but won’t sleep without it
Euphoria29
Me too. Sleep stats are better but I am still tired.
Akumabunny
I was wearing mine fine....then got hit with a bunch of bad stuff and nightmares and anxiety attacks make it so i cant wear it now....
Akumabunny
taled to my primary who tried to get me into the sleep doc, months long wait....and im moving which means resetting all my docs...
dogfromthehills
I cannot sleep with one on. I've tried for so long. I'm jealous of people that can work with one.
LoneOrtolan
Wear the mask all day. Seriously. Wear the entire head apparatus all day until your brain gets used to it being there. You won't notice.
LoneOrtolan
Do it for a weekend. You'll look dumb for a few days, but you'll sleep like a baby for the rest of your life.
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chriselric
If you have a cpap and sleep with someone else it's a bit of a major problem so I get that
aintnothinbutahounddog28
How? Extremely loud uneven snoring is a major problem. How is a cpap worse?
Potts
My wife would much rather I wear a mask to bed then snore like a bear and toss and turn all night. Using a cpap has improved my marriage.
ThrowAwayAcct0000
I wish my husband would get one. You can hear him snoring from another room.
periwinklepanda
My SO denied it for years. I finally had enough and told him if he didn't schedule the appointment I would and I would drive him to the /1
periwinklepanda
appointment. It was ruining our marriage and neither of us was getting good sleep. Keep telling him to do it. Sleep studies are done at /2
petepuma01
From the day I started using a cpap it was fucking magic.
Arcian
After seeing how much it improved my sleep the first few nights, I honestly can't imagine sleeping without it anymore.
CheeseBakedCrouton
Same. I’m logging between 8-11 hours every night. And I don’t wake up with the worst sore throat.
criticalmassdriver
I will warn you shortly after starting CPAP I got insomnia because my body wasn't used to sleep. Central sleep apnea 98% sleep interruption
emigrant22
It took me a long time to get onboard, because I had so much trouble falling asleep with it on. Now I couldn't sleep without it.
Duskz
Think the best part for me is not waking up in hypoxia episodes and not knowing anything. That's pretty damn neat.
Raptor2023
I physically cannot nap without mine now. My body won't let me. "WTF you think you're doing? You need air, dumbass!"
DoodleBitch
Do you have to sleep on your back when you wear it? I think my bf needs one but he can’t sleep on his back so he thinks it won’t help him
SirBagels
Point out that maybe avoiding sleeping on his back is a symptom of the problem not an issue of comfort
Photeus
I'm betting he can't sleep on his back because of his apnea. Depending on the mask you can occasionally sleep on side anyway.
IMayNotKnowWhatIAmTalkingAbout
I have a full face and ill wake up a couple times to adjust. Still loads better sleep than I was getting.
ElbowDeepInAHoofbun
I sleep on my side with the mask. Mine is the "cover the nose" style, not full face but not nasal pillows either.
Whoevertore
I’ve been doing it for 2 weeks, and I’m not sure it’s working.
ElbowDeepInAHoofbun
It took me around a month to "wake up", just suddenly opened my eyes, looked around, the entire year before was a hazy mess.
Whoevertore
I’ll give it more time.
gearsmith
Also, make sure the seal is tight. If the machine can't build up enough pressure it won't help.
Scotti3mcb00gerballs
I am trying to get my adenoids fixed and lost weight to see if that helps if not this is the next step.
TryingToGetDorksToKnowImportantThings
Looking for advice,my father needs one but doesn’t wear it because when he wakes up with it his throat is so dry he can’t even drink water.
gearsmith
You need one with a humidifier. If it's still a problem the humidity needs to be raised.
Goochami
I don’t think I’ve slept more than 5 nights without mine in the last 10 years.
beerandfireworks
I Literally had no idea what sleep was before my CPAP
theycallmemichael
I've worn it every night since 2005. It literally improved my life and I'm not looking back.
TwentyFifthBaam
Tell me about it. My whole life changed. I was barely even a person before. I didn't even know it was wrong until I really woke up aftercpap
ElbowDeepInAHoofbun
Developed apnea and went around a year or so sleep deprived, didn't "wake up" until about a month after getting the machine. Was amazing.
Arcian
Exactly my experience as well.
xj4low
Wait till winter or pollin season. Humidity control with filtered air. No more sore throat or clogged sinuses. Also, winter can bundle (1
drunkbs
Lol, just don't run out of distilled water or you're gonna have a bad time. Nothing like the smell of hot metal at 3am.
xj4low
2) up under the covers caccooned up and have fresh air pumped to you. Makes my wife jealous.
tupacshomie
Is there any reason to go to a sleep clinic? I snore pretty loud. Can i just go buy one?
Photeus
They ain't cheap and sleep study can help recommend a good style for you. But I don't see why you can't just buy one.
gearsmith
If your insurance wont cover one you can get one on amazon for half the price that you do from the clinics.
gearsmith
Then you bring it in with you for your sleep studies.
dontgetEpstined
I took a long weekend with the boys before covid struck and forgot it at home. By the end of the first day I committed to staying up the 1/2
dontgetEpstined
2/2 whole weekend because it was less miserable than trying to sleep.
smithysmithybangbang
Any tips on how to be comfortable sleeping with it on? My mom just got one and can’t sleep with it on
Runner55
It takes some getting used to. There's three different masks, too. Possibly more but I only ever saw three.
smithysmithybangbang
Thank you!
aintnothinbutahounddog28
Honestly just keep at it. Every single night. Your body well get used to literally anything in time. But if you get angry and only try it
aintnothinbutahounddog28
sporadically it will always seem impossible. Ask any soldier what you can get used to sleeping through. It'll come to her, and once your
aintnothinbutahounddog28
body 'learns' that it gets real true rest with it it will become much much easier. Your body wants REM. You gotta teach it how to get it
inb4zombies
if the hose is the issue try getting a slimline hose. the machine may need recalibration after! also try running the hose through her sleeve
smithysmithybangbang
Thanks I have no idea about this thing but all this info really helps
IHaveGreatKittenRecipes
Try a different style mask, there's a few. Some are nose, some are mouth, some are both. Took Mum a few styles before she found one.
gearsmith
I personally like the AirFit P30i. The hose is on the top of the head, and the nasal pillows just fit. Tried the N30's and they leaked.
smithysmithybangbang
Thanks!
Gamble669
I love my nasal pillows. Took me 2 weeks to not wake up all the time with it in. I'm so happy I stuck to it
smithysmithybangbang
I’ll have to check that out. Thanks!
DoseOfScience
As someone who tried, man I TRIED, but it's like having straws jammed up your nose.
delilya
Have you tried a full face mask?
JackieTreehornProductions
I tried 3 types and then 3 size combos of frame and nasal pillows before finding a setup that I could fall asleep and stay asleep well.
Baron29
I hated all the nose ones. Only ones I can stand are full face
BearToof
Orthognathic advancement if you’re feeling ballsy
periwinklepanda
There are other options, MAD (mandibular advancement device), Inspire implant device, palatal expansion.
puzzleno02
As someone who has an inspire implant, it provides no where near the amount of relief my CPAP provides
periwinklepanda
Well poop. That's disheartening. :/
ErisTheMenace
Yeah, unfortunately none of the other alternatives have been able to come close to the efficacy of CPAPs yet :(
jayknight9011
This, and straps on your face and a fan pointing at you
Jlh19
Yes, I tried my hardest to use it, but between the noise and the tubes getting in the way I just couldn't fall alseep
manolyk23
For the hose, there are holders similar to hospital IV bag holders. Makes dealing with the hose infinitely easier.
badabingdingdong
Dreamwear nasal wisp works wonders for me
SqueezitTheClown
What dat?
badabingdingdong
Google is your friend
tinydog
The air, the noise, the tubes, the straps, it's all quite distracting when you're trying to drift off to sleep.
notanotherburneraccount2000
True, but it is something you grow accustomed to quite quickly given how well you sleep.
occlusion
It took me about 6 weeks to adjust. The first week, I only slept about an hour a night. It was awful. Now, I sleep better if it's on.
occlusion
Just as important, my wife sleeps better without me making weird ass throat and sinus noises.
BornToDoStuff
Dont use that style then? My dad had to try quite a few styles before getting one that works for him but its just a face covering. No straws
DoseOfScience
'Felt like'. It didn't actually put anything up my nose, but the increased air pressure/flow felt like something had been jammed up there.
HarryHighpantss
Yeah - that's been my experience so far as well.
BornToDoStuff
I know that I am just a person on the internet and I dont know everything you have tried, but that seems like something a doc can solve
ErisTheMenace
Have you asked your sleep specialist about increasing your ramp time? They can also make other, small comfort adjustments that can help
OneSaltyBrownie
Please look into Oral Appliance Therapy. My mom is one of many accredited sleep dentists that provide this alternative to CPAP.
Kiares
It's what I use.
TerribleBaconMistake
Your mom can give my appliance oral therapy. Yeah I know, I couldn't resist saying it.
manolyk23
I’ve gone through around 11 masks before finding one that’s comfortable. There is a reason there are so many. Everyone’s face is different.
foodandbooty
Now what if you roll like an crocodile at night how do you avoid wrapping the hose around your neck?
anonnymoosecommenter
Get one of the hose holders that suspends of above your head. The hose rotates where it connects to your mask.
delciotto
Weighted blanket.
HereForTheSurpriseMeat
I sleep like that. I’ve learned the adjust the hose around my head in my sleep as I turn. Took time to get used to but quality of life 100%
bangbangbangbangbangbangbangban
Look into hose holders
gearsmith
I use an AirFit P30i. the hose comes off the top of the head. I love it.
TheUnBearableLightnessofBees
That was the trouble I had with mine, I move around a lot at night and kept popping the seal on there mask.
OhNoDontTouch
I thought tossing at night was one of the many symptoms of sleep apnea
manolyk23
I’m a side sleeper and used to turn all night long. Now I only seem to turn once during the night once I’m asleep. It seems to be at the 1/2
MyDadSaysButanesABastardGas
For me it’s the getting to sleep part that Im worried about for tossing and turning.
bangbangbangbangbangbangbangban
Survival of the fittest
AlphaVirus2g
News headline: Man strangled by CPAP mask. CPAP: Fuck around and find out.
manolyk23
I have an overhead arm similar to an IV bag holder that holds the hose above you. It keeps the hose out of my way really well.
manolyk23
Though I don’t crocodile roll. I’m a side sleeper but I always roll onto my back when I change sides.
SocoFox
What worked for you?
manolyk23
It’s an odd one but it never moves out of place! And I side sleep. Best part is no straps. It anchors to your teeth with a mouthpiece. 1/2
BeckyLookAtHerButt
. No strap CPAP mask for a side sleeper
manolyk23
It took a little time getting used to sleeping with a mouthpiece but it works so well. My cpap stats from the machine are perfect 1/?