C pap, manitory use

[ditchtiger]

I am looking forward to the collapse. I hate this thing. I know how a dog feels having to wear a cone of shame.

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[Alexx1401]

Feel for you. Wife has had to use on for many years. It's often like trying to sleep next to Darth Vader.
Lot of times if I really need to get some rest and she comes to bed I have to go in the guest room and lay down for a while.

 

[L84Cabo]

Check with the appropriate doctor and see if you're a candidate for a mouth guard. The Ex was and she switched from the machine to a mouthguard and it worked just as well and was silent.

 

[brucekr]

I started wearing one last year. Game changer for me. I was blissfully unaware of the severity of my sleep apnea, but after my first night of solid sleep with the machine, I felt completely different. Woke up with so much spring in my step and no sleepiness.

 

[Labradorian]

I've had a cpap for about 12 years then was upgraded to a bipap last year. Find a mask that works for you, I used the nose pillows for years but have to use a mask now.

I'll agree though; if you have apnea, you'll sleep much better with one.

 

[ditchtiger]

I've a CDL a, doctor thought I needed the CPAP at his discretion

 

[ditchtiger]

I felt better gr at before having to use the mask. Can not sleep with with with this harness on my head

 

[ditchtiger]

I think this is a problem looking for a solution.

 

[ditchtiger]

I hate this with a passion

 

[ditchtiger]

Can not sleep with a harness on my face

 

[Labradorian]

Did you have a sleep study or did the doc just toss you a box with a cpap in it?

 

[ditchtiger]

Whose to say maybe there is is a reason that we stop breathing for a moment

 

[ditchtiger]

Did the sleep study, doc thought it was his disgressiom that I use the cap

 

[ditchtiger]

Been a long hard day will get back to this

 

[ditchtiger]

Did you have a sleep study or did the doc just toss you a box with a cpap in it?

You asked will get back to you

 

[No_Regerts]

I'll tell you one thing, once you start wearing one, being woke from a deep sleep to perform spontaneous sex acts ENDS. Haven't been bothered for years!

 

[Certaindeaf]

Fava beans a chianti pair well together I heard.

 

[No_Regerts]

Fava beans a chianti pair well together I heard.

Sir Anthony Hopkins listens to Thrash Metal

Actual Sir Anthony Hopkins, age 80, losing it to some quality metal

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[ATCclears]

@ditchtiger I've had one for years. I don't enjoy it but I feel much better physically and mentally.

Some ramblings that may be helpful:

• It took me a while to be comfortable wearing the mask. I have a variable-pressure machine, and part of the initial problem was the high setting was too high. I think when I got the machine it was set at 8-20, and after a return visit with the physician it is now 8-12.
• I got used to sleeping on my side. I don't sleep on my back since that seems to induce apnea events (even when wearing the mask).
• I initially ordered supplies (e.g. extra masks) from the medical-supply place, and then realized they had terribly-high prices and started ordering from Amazon.

You'll know it is working when you awake feeling more rested and with clear thoughts.

 

[DeanfromOregon]

So sleep apnea symptoms are exactly the same as low testosterone.

When I did my sleep study there was a 100% chance that I would be getting a CPAP. When it was over? Nada. Passed with flying colors.

My test level was 204. I was trained up at the time, very strong, yet apparently had the test level of a 12 year old girl. After competition season I took a few weeks off lifting, my test level was much lower at 63.

Been on test since 2005 and feel much better. Had to stop competing, because Steroids, but overall in a happier place.

Other major changes were a 60# weight loss and I stopped drinking. Now I sleep like a baby.