Sleep apnea

[jwitten82]

Anyone here have it, and how has using a cpap machine helped you?

 

[Ranching]

Anyone here have it, and how has using a cpap machine helped you?

I don't, but it's serious stuff. A good friend of mine died in his sleep because of it, he was about 40. He didn't take it seriously and wouldn't wrar his machine. Reggie White died from it too. My brother in law has it and sleeps soundly with the machine, my mother in law also has it and has issues, probably because she tosses and turns too much. Hope you're asking for a friend and not yourself, either way, take it serious brother. Good luck

 

[SMASHMOUTH9473]

I've used one for over a year now and it has completely changed my life. I use an anti snoring strap to keep my mouth closed. Just be sure to use distilled water and if you have a nostril style, replace the pillows every 2 weeks. I even had my chiropractor readjust my nostril cavity. He inserted a balloon up my nostrils and inflated it. He also struck some points beneath my collar bones which depressed the tension in my sinus cavity. When cleaned and used properly, it'll be the best sleep you've ever had.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I have it.
I tried one of the cpap machines but for some reason it was messing with my ears...like how the are clogged and then open when traveling in a car through different elevations.
Could not stand it.

Couple of friends use it and they say it is the best thing ever.

For now I sleep in a recliner and it helps some.

However there apparently is another option but I put off the appointment until next spring or summer. The trip to the VA Hospital takes a couple of hours and some of the roads you do not want to be on if there is even a hint of snow or ice.

 

[CyberB0b]

Obesity is a huge risk factor for sleep apnea. If you’re obese, losing weight can help. There are GLP-1 medications that are extremely effective.

 

[rags747]

Significant others must love having Sex with fighter pilots I guess!

 

[Duane]

The CPAP didn't work for me so my dentist supplied me with a mouth guard that pushes my jaw forward while I sleep and it's made a big difference in my sleep quality.

 

[Plankton]

Anyone here have it, and how has using a cpap machine helped you?

Changed my life. Was not able to get anything resembling real rest prior to using one (never hit REM sleep - verified by a sleep study) - didn't matter if I slept 3 hours or 12, I felt the same - like crap. I also used to get migraines that I would wake up with multiple times per month. After getting a CPAP, I was able to feel rested and had fewer aches and pains. The migraines also were reduced significantly. Have been using one for 16+ years, and it has been a godsend for me.

 

[Ranching]

Significant others must love having Sex with fighter pilots I guess!

Get some help for that, you're supposed to be awake when you have sex, you're partner too.

 

[rags747]

Get some help for that, you're supposed to be awake when you have sex, you're partner too.

You don’t put it on while u r awake, u wait until u r sleeping? Talented…

 

[Ranching]

You don’t put it on while u r awake, u wait until u r sleeping? Talented…

Not what I was talking about, but now that you mention it, you must be pretty talented if you can put it on when you're asleep....

 

[America's Cowboy]

Anyone here have it, and how has using a cpap machine helped you?

I've had severe sleep apnea since 2010. Probably had sleep apnea many years before that. I've been using a CPAP machine since 2010. It took me several days to get used to it. Ever since I did get used to it, I don't sleep without it. Sleep like a baby. No snoring whatsoever.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Obesity is a huge risk factor for sleep apnea. If you’re obese, losing weight can help. There are GLP-1 medications that are extremely effective.

I was in tip top shape when I first started having sleep apnea. Yes, obesity contributes to it immensely, but snoring can be hereditary for some.

 

[Centex]

I was just prescribed a cpap but haven’t picked it up. For those who have it do you use a full mask or just the nasal clip?

In the sleep study the full mask was really uncomfortable.

I wonder if I’m going to have to shave my beard off to use it. It seemed to be really itchy with the beard.

 

[rambo2]

Anyone here have it, and how has using a cpap machine helped you?

It's great. I sleep well and very rarely get sick.

 

[Plankton]

I was just prescribed a cpap but haven’t picked it up. For those who have it do you use a full mask or just the nasal clip?

In the sleep study the full mask was really uncomfortable.

I wonder if I’m going to have to shave my beard off to use it. It seemed to be really itchy with the beard.

I use a full mask and have a beard, and I have no issue.