I have had 2 sleep study and will have to sleep with a machine i find out tomorrow what kind but insurance only pays 75% is there some where in this world that helps people pay for the % that they can't pay for any advice or links would be helpful. Thank you so mvery much Marsha Please email me [email protected] so i am able to access by cell phone I am limited to internet right now at in laws house

Lor, I do sleep better but I hate the stupid machine. My husband is also having a problem & has been through 4 masks. Your Dr. can give you a small sleeping pill which helps. You can try different masks. I've gone through two. Even though you are a mouth breather, you can get a smaller nasal mask/pillows w/.chin strap. Just keep trying a few hours every night or even during the day. I've had mine for 2 months & still have trouble falling asleep with it. It also can wake me up when it gets to full pressure or I move. I set the ramp timer to the longest time I could -45 min. But even if you're using it for a short time, that helps. Little-by-little, I guess. You can also get your!Dr. to change your basic machine, depending on what your major complaint is. I'm with you. It's a real pain! Islander

I just had a repeat sleep study last Friday. Although I don't have the official results yet, it seems I still have some apnea. I am sleeping better and better every day however.

I experienced a lot of problems with the mask as well...would get panic attacks and decided not to use it. I'm 26 and the diagnose wasn't a fun one for me either. I'm about 6 weeks out from surgery and can already tell a huge difference in my quality of sleep....hang in there!!!

Hello I am fairly new to the board and I just discovered this section. I have been diagnosed with moderate (quit breathing 26 times per hour) sleep apnea. The doctor suggested I rent a Cpap machine because chances are after gastric bypass surgery I will not need it. How long does it normally take to get use to the darn thing? Everynite I put it on, with only good intentions, and about 3 hours later I take it off gasping for air. I have allergies and asthma, and I normally breath through my mouth. Has anyone have any suggestions....I really am having trouble with this.