CPAP

[orezok]

I just got back from my follow-up to my home sleep test. Yup, moderate to severe sleep apnea. CPAP machine on the way!

 

[kf4uda]

I am sorry. I have been wearing one for around 20 years. I learned to live with but still hate it however, I would probably have died in my sleep several years ago if I hadn’t got it. Good luck with yours!

 

[not2old]

I hate mine but can't function properly if I don't use it. I quit breathing for 30 seconds or more, more than 50 times an hour during a sleep study. I no longer fall asleep within seconds after sitting quietly. Good luck with yours.

 

[Racer4]

Went through this in June of 2024. The home sleep study machine with all of its wires, made me have the absolute worst night of sleep. 95 episodes where I stopped breathing per hour.

The severe sleep apnea caused heart issues, plus I was tired all the time. Had no idea other than that I snored. All of this came to light as I was referred to a cardiologist before getting hernia surgery.

A year and a half later my heart is much better (normal ejection fraction of 50%+). It was 35% before starting cpap. I sleep great at night, no waking up tossing and turning. Most importantly, I’m not tired all the time.

 

[John0829]

I hate mine but can't function properly if I don't use it. I quit breathing for 30 seconds or more, more than 50 times an hour during a sleep study. I no longer fall asleep within seconds after sitting quietly. Good luck with yours.

My sleep study had me doing the same thing only I was over 60 times in an hour, basically once a minute. Still do not have a CPAP machine, when I went to be "fitted" for it the thing it was suffocating, no way I was ever gong to wear that thing. I will just have to die in my sleep because there is no way I will ever have that thing on.

I read afterwards that a very high percentage of people that get a CPAP stop using them after about 6 months so I figure I am in good company.

 

[etpm]

I have been using a CPAP for about 30 years. It has made a huge difference in my life. I can actually get a good night's sleep. My heart works better as does my brain. Every time I talk to someone who says they can't handle a CPAP and are just going to do without and so are not going to use one I think that they need to re-think their decision. Especially if they have a spouse or children or if they drive. I have a very good friend who needed but would not use a CPAP. I drove with him from Nebraska to Washington. His lack of good sleep was obvious in his bad decisions as he drove his truck. The trip was terrible, it was like driving with a 12 year old at the wheel. Where to eat, what motel to stay at, etc. I convinced him to start using his CPAP and his cognition has improved greatly. His wife has thanked me more than once. If you have sleep apnea and don't use a CPAP you are being foolish and stubborn.
Eric

 

[Alan W.]

After my sleep study I was fitted with a Bipap. Since Ive been using it I no longer have to get up at night to take a leak and I no longer have the terrible acid reflux that I would experience.
The nose pillows were my choice since a mask would not seal around my beard. I feel so much better using it.

 

[orezok]

WOW! I feel lucky as mine was ONLY 26 times per hour

 

[WM75Guy]

I have used one very night for 10 years. Just received a new CPAP machine after 10 years of using one of the Phillips that was recalled. New one works better than the old one. It automatically connects to the cell network for data uploads. I downloaded an app showing statistics such as mask fit quality and number of apnea episodes per hour. No more having to take into the doctor's office for my annual visits to be interrogated. She just downloads the data from a network server.

 

[1 Old Man]

If you have sleep apnea and don't use a CPAP you are being foolish and stubborn.
Eric

Cardiologist and Pulmonologist's are finding that sleep apnea affects your heart and can
also play a significant role in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.......besides falling asleep
when driving, and being drowsy all day ..... see /\ /\ /\ above quote.


Edit: Dream Machine II & Nuance user here.
Edit #2: Nope, that was a old Philips Machine. Currently use ResMed. Much better machine.
Philips still owes me $50 in class action settlement.