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Has anybody had one? Going to Homewood Suites in Farmington for a sleep study tonight. Any info on what to expect would be appreciated. TY
 
This isn't for the sleep study question as I've already had mine done, but I've been given an automatic CPAP machine to use at night. Suggestions on how long it takes to get used to it? I can't seem to wear it more than 4 hours and that has been best case scenario .

Thoughts?? Much appreciated .
 
Danzz said:
Has anybody had one? Going to Homewood Suites in Farmington for a sleep study tonight. Any info on what to expect would be appreciated. TY
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I assume most sleep studies are similar, for me they hooked my head up to a bunch of wires, and it was very uncomfortable. Good luck to you.
 
Minicoop69 said:
This isn't for the sleep study question as I've already had mine done, but I've been given an automatic CPAP machine to use at night. Suggestions on how long it takes to get used to it? I can't seem to wear it more than 4 hours and that has been best case scenario .

Thoughts?? Much appreciated .
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Not sure what you have, but I just recently got an apap and it does take some time to get used to (maybe 2 months?). I think a lot of it depends on what type of mask you get. I opted for "nose pillows" which seemed the least intrusive. When you first start out if feels like someone is blasting air down your throat, but now I actually find it odd to try sleeping without it. I guess all I can say is if you aren't using it for more than 4 hours than it probably isn't comfortable enough and you should try switching the mask to find one that doesn't bother you.
 
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Danzz said:
Has anybody had one? Going to Homewood Suites in Farmington for a sleep study tonight. Any info on what to expect would be appreciated. TY
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It's pretty uncomfortable, don't expect to sleep a lot as they will keep coming in to check on you, make adjustments to the wires, etc. They may even put you on a CPAP in the middle of the night. As far as the machine itself if you have to get one, god bless you. I tried every different kind of mask with no luck. So had to have two surgeries to try and help my apnea instead. Worst experience of my life.

Good luck to you, sorry to be a downer!
 
Hurleyman216 said:
Not sure what you have, but I just recently got an apap and it does take some time to get used to (maybe 2 months?). I think a lot of it depends on what type of mask you get. I opted for "nose pillows" which seemed the least intrusive. When you first start out if feels like someone is blasting air down your throat, but now I actually find it odd to try sleeping without it. I guess all I can say is if you aren't using it for more than 4 hours than it probably isn't comfortable enough and you should try switching the mask to find one that doesn't bother you.
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Me too. The nose pillows are WAY better than one of this full Hannibal Lechter looking masks. It only took me a couple of days to get used to it and definitely feels odd to try and sleep without it now. I wish it was a little smaller as I travel a lot and it’s kind of a pain to tote it around but I just don’t sleep well without it.
 
Hurleyman216 said:
Not sure what you have, but I just recently got an apap and it does take some time to get used to (maybe 2 months?). I think a lot of it depends on what type of mask you get. I opted for "nose pillows" which seemed the least intrusive. When you first start out if feels like someone is blasting air down your throat, but now I actually find it odd to try sleeping without it. I guess all I can say is if you aren't using it for more than 4 hours than it probably isn't comfortable enough and you should try switching the mask to find one that doesn't bother you.
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I have a full mask as I breath through my mouth most of the night. Usually wake up like 2 hours into sleep and then the air blowing is really hard and I wait to then go back to sleep but then I get frustrated later because I'm not sleeping and so I just take it off. I know I shouldn't do that.
 
Minicoop69 said:
I have a full mask as I breath through my mouth most of the night. Usually wake up like 2 hours into sleep and then the air blowing is really hard and I wait to then go back to sleep but then I get frustrated later because I'm not sleeping and so I just take it off. I know I shouldn't do that.
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I used to breathe through my mouth as well and my doctor tried talking me out of the nose pillows because of this. What I experienced was that I did not have any issue adjusting to breathing only through my nose. If you try breathing through your mouth you will basically choke, so even if you do it once or twice you just won't keep doing it, at least that was my experience. Try the nose pillows and see if those are better. Apparently they also sell chin straps that will keep you from opening your mouth, but I never had the need for that.
 
Danzz said:
Has anybody had one? Going to Homewood Suites in Farmington for a sleep study tonight. Any info on what to expect would be appreciated. TY
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They poke you with sharpened sticks about five minutes after you fall asleep. If you listen carefully you will hear them waiting out in the hall.
 
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Minicoop69 said:
This isn't for the sleep study question as I've already had mine done, but I've been given an automatic CPAP machine to use at night. Suggestions on how long it takes to get used to it? I can't seem to wear it more than 4 hours and that has been best case scenario .

Thoughts?? Much appreciated .
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Sign me up with team nasal pillow. They are much more comfortable. I had to go with the chin strap. That's not bad at all.

Wrap your mind around the concept that you need the CPAP and are going to use it. No sugar coating... they suck and if I could get away without one, I would in a heart beat. That said, they are manageable and once you stop thinking about it you sleep without many problems. It does take time though.
 
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Just try to relax. I thought I would never fall asleep but eventually did. Just resign yourself to the fact that that it's going to be a boring night.
 
Why is it at Homewood Suites and why hasn’t anyone asked? Is this normal?

We have sleep study rooms in medical buildings in my area.
 
Hoophound said:
Why is it at Homewood Suites and why hasn’t anyone asked? Is this normal?

We have sleep study rooms in medical buildings in my area.
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This is through Uconn and they use Homewood Suites instead of hospital space. Don't really know why. A good friend had a sleep study done at Uconn at the hospital and I'm glad I'm going to a hotel.
Most of the sleep studies in the area including mine are run by a private contractor and you could end up anywhere.
 
Hotel will generally be more comfortable but trying to sleep with all those wires is the most unnatural thing in the world. I thought I hardly slept but they got more than enough data.

Getting used to a CPAP might be the 2nd most unnatural thing in the world. It took a lot of concerted effort over a month to get used to it - I wanted to throw the damn thing out the window at first. At first I’d have it on 20 minutes... then 30... hour, 2 hours... etc until I not only got used to it, but I can’t sleep without it. The difference is VAST. I honestly think it’s life saving.

I’ve used a full face mask for 5 years and recently tried out a kind of nasal pillow/mouth contraption with a low profile... couldn’t get it to seal right and was fighting it all night, so I went back to the full face. I think if I got the next size up it would have some promise though...
 
Running 5 miles, lifting weights, and a shot of scotch before bed may yield better results - for less $$.
 
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Minicoop69 said:
This isn't for the sleep study question as I've already had mine done, but I've been given an automatic CPAP machine to use at night. Suggestions on how long it takes to get used to it? I can't seem to wear it more than 4 hours and that has been best case scenario .

Thoughts?? Much appreciated .
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I gave up and mine is collecting dust now. Some of my worst nights of sleep were spent trying to wear that piece of junk.
 
Danzz said:
This is through Uconn and they use Homewood Suites instead of hospital space. Don't really know why. A good friend had a sleep study done at Uconn at the hospital and I'm glad I'm going to a hotel.
Most of the sleep studies in the area including mine are run by a private contractor and you could end up anywhere.
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Watch out for the sleep studies on the Berlin Turnpike
 
huskymedic said:
Be sure to check that you still have two kidneys when you leave...
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Or, for Dewie Crow, four kidneys. (Only Justified fans will get this, but it was a great line)
 
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I have never met anyone who went to one of these and came away with a normal prognosis. It seems everyone need a machine to aide them in sleeping.
My wife went to one of these, she is 5"6" tall and 135 lbs (if anyone tells her I told, I'll kill ya:) and is not a snorer; but she is a restless sleeper. They told her she needed one. Turns out, a little less stress did the trick and her machine is in the closet, collecting dust.
 
Uconnrick said:
I have never met anyone who went to one of these and came away with a normal prognosis. It seems everyone need a machine to aide them in sleeping.
My wife went to one of these, she is 5"6" tall and 135 lbs (if anyone tells her I told, I'll kill ya:) and is not a snorer; but she is a restless sleeper. They told her she needed one. Turns out, a little less stress did the trick and her machine is in the closet, collecting dust.
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I have used a CPAP since my heart attack in 2004. I used to wake up 3 to 5 times a night. I started using it almost immediately. What you will find is when you sleep, you will go into a deeper sleep than you are used to. Get used to it, it's worth it. I used a full face mask because I am a mouth breather.
 
Madmannsucks said:
I have used a CPAP since my heart attack in 2004. I used to wake up 3 to 5 times a night. I started using it almost immediately. What you will find is when you sleep, you will go into a deeper sleep than you are used to. Get used to it, it's worth it. I used a full face mask because I am a mouth breather.
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Depending how sleep deprived you are, you may also have more vivid dreams for a while as you brain catches up on REM sleep.
 
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