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Topic: RE: Please help me adjust to the Cpap machine
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1. Set maybe 30 minutes in front of TV or read a book with the mask prior to going to sleep, trust me it will help.
2. You have to remember this is therapy. All therapy takes time to get adjusted to, this one sometimes longer than expected.
3. Nasal pillows can be difficult depending on the pressure you are on, the higher the pressure the more uncomfortable it may be, if this is the case then maybe try using a nasal mask(the one that looks like a triangle and goes over your nose).
4. Being claustrophobic is normal for a lot new CPAP users. If this is you, just keep reminding yourself each time you wear it that this is therapy and in the long run it's going to be so much worth it cause you are getting such a better nights worth of sleep.
Good luck, from a concerned sleep tech!
2. You have to remember this is therapy. All therapy takes time to get adjusted to, this one sometimes longer than expected.
3. Nasal pillows can be difficult depending on the pressure you are on, the higher the pressure the more uncomfortable it may be, if this is the case then maybe try using a nasal mask(the one that looks like a triangle and goes over your nose).
4. Being claustrophobic is normal for a lot new CPAP users. If this is you, just keep reminding yourself each time you wear it that this is therapy and in the long run it's going to be so much worth it cause you are getting such a better nights worth of sleep.
Good luck, from a concerned sleep tech!
*C*A*N*D*Y* Topic: RE: apnea without snoring??
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I'm a sleep tech, heh. I am actually at work right now and I do have a patient sleeping without snoring and has REM related sleep apnea. You don't have to snore to have sleep apnea, but yes snoring IS a sign of sleep apnea, two completely different things here. Anyhow, REM is the dream stage you sleep in, most the time your body seems to be paralyzed in this stage, it's normal. Sometimes people act out swinging their arms and screaming cause they think they are in a fight in this stage(that is called REM behaviour disorder, it can actually harm you or your bed partner so if you have that, then go get a study). Anyhow back to the point of this topic. If you are in the military and you don't have to pay for any of the study, go get it done. You'd be suprised of the results. Also, sleep apnea is genetic, too. So anyhow, yes you can have sleep apnea without snoring :) I hope I helped!
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Topic: insurance woes
My fiance is paying 190.00 per month and they would only pay 50.00 for the sleep study and now he needs a machine that they wont help pay for. The man is a cab driver he's lucky to bring home 500.00 every two weeks thats only 250.00 a week and has me and our two teenage girls to support. Does anyone know how we could get one of these cpap machines cheap or free?
Topic: RE: Please help me adjust to the Cpap machine
hey Jules...how are you? I was just wondering how you are doing on your cpap...I still fight with mine....but the nasal mask is way better than what they first gave me....I still wake up 10x a nite...but so far I managed 88 hours...I have to get those hours logged before surgery....I am confident I can do it. Hope you are adjusting as well....
keep in touch!
big hugs,
Betty
keep in touch!
big hugs,
Betty
Topic: RE: Sleep Study
My husband recently lost his job, and since I had some flex plan money, I purchased a Auto-pap machine at cpap.com. Their prices are extremely reasonable. You do need a prescription. I purchased the newest machine out there with humidifier, an extra mask, extra filters, and a battery pack (in case of camping or power outage) for about $1,300.00.
The DME place was charging about $270.00 a month to rent the machine (a good one, but not the best) and I would have had to rent for 10 months to own the machine.
The DME place was charging about $270.00 a month to rent the machine (a good one, but not the best) and I would have had to rent for 10 months to own the machine.
Edie
Approved 8-1-11, Surgery 8-22-11 SW 231, Goal 140, CW 165
Topic: RE: Please help me adjust to the Cpap machine
I hear you! I was just determined that I NEEDED this machine and I tried very hard not to think about it. I like to read before I go to sleep and I put the mask on while I read. I find the first many minutes the most difficult - sometimes I have to open my mouth and let the breath out because I feel like I can't breathe out! Reading takes my mind off of it. Eventually, it seems the breaths are easier, and I get sleepy and go to sleep.
I also have a fan blowing in my face all night, this helps me not feel so claustrophobic.
I also have a fan blowing in my face all night, this helps me not feel so claustrophobic.
Edie
Approved 8-1-11, Surgery 8-22-11 SW 231, Goal 140, CW 165
Topic: RE: apnea without snoring??
My PCM has me trying a few things to see if it helps me sleep. I have back pain at night as well and this may be what is waking me up. If the muscle relaxers and ambien doesn't work she will send me for the study. Why would you recommend I not pay for the study if there is a copay?
Topic: RE: apnea without snoring??
Amy, if you are at Ft Rucker, I assume you are in the military and there would be no cost for the study. Then go for it to be 100% sure.
I have been on my c-pap for 10 years, my son for 4 years and my brother for 6 years and we all snored. I have never heard of anyone with sleep apnea that didn't snore.
If it cost one penny for the study, I would save my penny.
Also, I may be a rocket scientist, but I am no doctor.
I have been on my c-pap for 10 years, my son for 4 years and my brother for 6 years and we all snored. I have never heard of anyone with sleep apnea that didn't snore.
If it cost one penny for the study, I would save my penny.
Also, I may be a rocket scientist, but I am no doctor.
Don't blame me. I voted for Sarah......
Topic: RE: help
Or you could pinch his nose when he snores and when he keeps waking when you keep pinching him, you keep telling him he needs his c-pap to stop the snoring so you may sleep.
That's what my wife( if I had one) would do.
That's what my wife( if I had one) would do.
Don't blame me. I voted for Sarah......
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