Sleep Apnea

[Nicole K 352]

I got results of sleep study and have sleep apnea. Need to pick up a machine! I guess it's going to help but apprehensive to say the least!!!

[Big Lou 42]

I also have it too ,it's not that bad getting used to sleeping with a face peice . You'll feel alot better when you use your machine !!

[Nicole K 352]

Thanks! I know I need it. Wake up too many times in the night. Looking forward to a full nights rest!!!

[LovinIt 42]

before long you won't even know you're wearing it. You will definately get a better nights sleep.< /p>

Good Luck

[punk.rock.mama 101]

I got results of sleep study and have sleep apnea. Need to pick up a machine! I guess it's going to help but apprehensive to say the least!!!

I am addicted to mine! It was hard to get used to but as long a you make sure to at least put it on EVERY night (even if you take it off in your sleep) it soon becomes second nature! I feel the difference everyday and it is so soothing now it actually helps me fall asleep!!

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[berniec 166]

I have sleep apnea too. It might take several masks before you find the right one. After that you will be fine. I had my surgery in April 2012. I have had to have my pressure on my machine reduced twice. My doctor told me I will be off of it soon. So look at it this way after you lose some weight eventually you might come off of it. Good luck.

[tbaby 27]

You will love having the machine. You will feel so much better. I went thru several masks to find one comfortable enough for me. Now I wear it every night. I travel with it. Even if I'm not in bed but feeling like I'm gonna fall asleep, I go to bed just so I can wear it. Good luck to you.

[kimpossible67 608]

Mine no matter how hard I tried, ended on the floor. It made me itch!

[tbaby 27]

How did you know that u needed to have the pressure lowered?

[cooksie 124]

I am addicted to mine also!! You're dr can order an auto titration study from the company you got your machine from!! What the docs here do is order one with a pressure of 5-15 and what happens is it will start at 5 and go as high as 15 and what ever pressure you stay at in that range for a majority of the night will be your new pressure setting! We don't charge our patients for the study either, we do it as a loaner machine and the doc usually orders it for 7 nights! Hope that helps!

[berniec 166]

How did you know that u needed to have the pressure lowered?

I kept feeling lightheaded. I told my primary doctor and he couldn't find anything. I told my ENT and he couldn't find anything. So when I went to my sleep doctor I told her and she said my pressure might be too high. My pressure was set at 10. She adjusted to 8. Like magic I haven't been lightheaded. I never thought it could've been my cpap.

[Nicole K 352]

Thanks! Can't wait to try it out!! Let you know how I do!

[jeremysmoma 7]

before long you won't even know you're wearing it. You will definately get a better nights sleep.

Good Luck

I have had mine for years. At first it was hard getting used to and now I can't sleep without it. It actually has become as important to sleep with as my pillow or covers. My concern is after I have the surgery and don't need it anymore. Will I be able to sleep without it? I mean I do want to be able to eliminate it but I worry that I have just depended on it too long. I do hate the lines it leaves on your face. Everybody know when you have been napping in the middle of day because of the tell-tale lines. Lol.

[berniec 166]

I have had mine for years. At first it was hard getting used to and now I can't sleep without it. It actually has become as important to sleep with as my pillow or covers. My concern is after I have the surgery and don't need it anymore. Will I be able to sleep without it? I mean I do want to be able to eliminate it but I worry that I have just depended on it too long. I do hate the lines it leaves on your face. Everybody know when you have been napping in the middle of day because of the tell-tale lines. Lol.

My doctor hasn't taken me off of mines yet but he has me using it very other night. On the nights I don't use it I have no problem going to sleep.

[jerz 251]

Had my sleep study last night and omg I hated it. I thought I had no problems previously with sleep apnea but lo and behold, was told I stopped breathing 49 times for 15+ seconds! And the pressure had to be on 14! I'm shocked but thankful that I'm aware of it now. Could this be the reason that when I wake up everyday that I'm exhausted as if I never even slept? And does this effect potential surgery? I have about 4 more weeks til I can submit ins approval.