The Dean Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Damn. You're lucky. I can't stand the damn thing. I just can't sleep with it on. Literally I'll just lay there all night no matter how tired I am. I had the same experience. Then, when I moved to SF, i tried again and had much better luck. First of all, the technician was far superior to the one I had in Buffalo, she took her time and listened to me and had a wide variety of options. Also, it should be noted the technology got better, too. For what it's worth, i have to use a mask with nasal pillows...that makes a HUGE difference to me. Also, the machine has to have C-FLEX, the ability to ramp up to pressure and a heated humidifier. It makes a big difference in my overall health, blood pressure, etc. Still, to be fair, there are nights I can't stand the thing, and have to rip it off to sleep. But, those nights are much rarer now. (Of course, I should note that my machine broke recently, and I have no health insurance to get a new one. I'm saving up, though, as it makes a big difference, for me.) But, a CPAP isn't for everyone. There are alternative treatments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Don't rub one out to help yourself fall asleep. They have cameras in the rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I have not had one, but have long considered it. My buddy from college had one done, and was presribed the mask and my oh my what a differance from a snoring perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly McButterpants Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I had one a few years back. Turns out I had a Thyroid condition that was jsut wrecking me physically . . . I take a daily thyroid supplement and I will for the rest of my life . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 It is all designed for one solution - the mask you wear when you sleep. Doctors recommend it too much in my opinion. You only have to wear the mask if you're ugly. What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Well, we will see what the study says in a couple of weeks. I didn't sleep very well, and the plug they put in my nose kept bothering me. I think I may have pulled one of the monitoring wires out in my sleep as well. They woke me at 5:15 after only about five hours of sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I'm having one done a week from Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 am I the only one without a sleep issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 im afraid i have a deviated septum i seem to have a hard time breathing through my nose.... and i relly don't want that surgery. i've seen people afterwards and they are a mess and say how miserable the recovery is... maybe i should just do the stupid study and get it over with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Well, it turns out that I have mild obstructive sleep apnea. At this time, I need to contact my dentist to be fitted for a nocturnal airway appliance for OSA. No C-PAP machine at this point. The doctor also suggested I lose weight (I am down to 203) and maybe sew tennis balls to my bedclothes so I don't sleep on my back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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