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OT: Sleep study question

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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Must get heated hose. Way easier to sleep with.
 
It baffles me how in order to evaluate how one sleeps, they make it in the most uncomfortable environment ever.
"You had a wake event 134 times in 90 minutes."

"Well, I don't traditionally wear a head gear and ECG pads to bed either."

I snore when I'm on my back and I most likely have apnea when I do. Luckily I rather enjoy sleeping on my side and stomach. In fact, sleeping on my back is pretty uncomfortable for me as it is.
 
Let me see, I go to a used car salesman and ask him if he thinks I need a car. To a hammer everything looks like a nail. Let me know of anyone who went to one of these and "did not" need a device.
 
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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It took me 6 months to get a full night sleep. For me it was incremental - started with which mask to go with- I tried nose pillows, full face and then settled on nose mask. Then humidifier or not. Then, it took time to get used to it and then get more and more sleep. Now, years later, can't sleep without it.
 
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August_West said:
How many Migs do you guys shoot down per night, on average?
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1, maybe 2 on a good night?

iu
 
Husky68 said:
Let me see, I go to a used car salesman and ask him if he thinks I need a car. To a hammer everything looks like a nail. Let me know of anyone who went to one of these and "did not" need a device.
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the doctors must be getting a big kickback from these machines, mine actually got very angry when I said I wanted to return mine because it was doing no good.
 
People with mild to moderate sleep apnea can often be treated with an oral appliance but not by any dentist, only ones who have certification and special training. The sleep doctor and sleep lab know who they are.
 
Husky25 said:
"You had a wake event 134 times in 90 minutes."

"Well, I don't traditionally wear a head gear and ECG pads to bed either."
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I'm pretty sure they are talking about apnea events. Translation: your throat closed choking you until you woke awoke up 134 times in 90 minutes.

Man up and get a CPAP, you will, eventually, be glad you did.
 
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Danzz said:
I showed up last night and it turns out they didn't have a clue who I was so the office rescheduled me for tonight.
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That's where you should have said "I'm Fishy"

Man, this works for me every time I need it.
 
Danzz said:
I showed up last night and it turns out they didn't have a clue who I was so the office rescheduled me for tonight.
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That was part of the test.
 
They see who is dumb enough to show up on the “first” visit. That way they can plan to have enough scalpels and evil looking Eastern European people there to harvest the kidneys on night two.
 
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’ll hook you up to sensors to monitor your breathing, O2 levels, etc. If they’re looking for sleep apnea, they want to know how many times you stop breathing at night. Its serious. It can kill you. I’ve been using a CPAP machine for 20 years. With oxygen added for the last 10.
 
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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Don’t use the auto version. It basically lets you stop breathing before it starts.
 
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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 was used to it after a few days. A week at most. Make sure the fit is right and you are using the most comfortable mask you can. I went through at least ten masks before finding one I really like.
 
HuskyHawk said:
I was used to it after a few days. A week at most. Make sure the fit is right and you are using the most comfortable mask you can. I went through at least ten masks before finding one I really like.
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I’ve been using the same stuff (type of mask, etc) for almost 20 years. Of course it isn’t made anymore. Down to my last spare. Where do you get new masks? Any help appreciated.
 
CL82 said:
I'm pretty sure they are talking about apnea events. Translation: your throat closed choking you until you woke awoke up 134 times in 90 minutes.

Man up and get a CPAP, you will, eventually, be glad you did.
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Because if I am in any position other than my back, which is least comfortable to begin with, I don't snore or stop breathing.
 
Minicoop69 said:
I have the heated hose and I don't think I like it. I like cool air when breathing at night. Should I turn it off or keep it heated?
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Do you get condensation when its off? I get waterboarded nightly.
 
Minicoop69 said:
I have the heated hose and I don't think I like it. I like cool air when breathing at night. Should I turn it off or keep it heated?
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Try heated hose but limit the water to lowest level. For some reason pure cold air blowing into my nose drys it out and irritates my nasal passage more than warm air. I do use the mist/water with it, but at lowest level which is #1. That way, the condensation is nominal, yet at a warm/moist air lubricates a bit making more comfortable for me. But I guess everyone has their preference. For me, I suffered more with the cold air until I got the heated hose and it made world of difference for me. I guess trying various setups is best remedy to find what works for each person
 
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Dove said:
That's where you should have said "I'm Fishy"

Man, this works for me every time I need it.
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Nah they would have made him go home and bathe.
 
Husky25 said:
Because if I am in any position other than my back, which is least comfortable to begin with, I don't snore or stop breathing.
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Are you sure about that? Then why even go? Just side sleep and be done.
 
CL82 said:
Are you sure about that? Then why even go? Just side sleep and be done.
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Pretty sure. At least that's what my wife says. I only snore (in any position) when I've had too much to drink. So I haven't gone yet, but I'm pretty sure I will at some point.

My FP was an exaggeration, of sorts, and that's my point. If the wires and monitors force me into an uncomfortable position in an uncomfortable environment where apnea is, more or less, a given, I'm going to have apnea.

I stomach sleep mostly so gravity take care of my tongue and airway. I don't know why it is most comfortable for me. but it has been for well over two decades. The worst was when I blew out my knee a forced to sleep on my back.

I realize am not exactly the rule and do not look down upon sleep devices in any way. It's far more a commentary on the process.
 
The tech never put me on the damn machine because i didn't fit the protocall so i signed myself out at 4 AM.
 
uconnfan68 said:
They’ll hook you up to sensors to monitor your breathing, O2 levels, etc. If they’re looking for sleep apnea, they want to know how many times you stop breathing at night. Its serious. It can kill you. I’ve been using a CPAP machine for 20 years. With oxygen added for the last 10.
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My oxygen was in low 80's. Not good.
 
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