Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread

Cenookie · 05-06-2009, 10:21 PM

Hi, my name is Claude. I've had sleep apnea for a little over 5 yrs now. I don't remember the exact #'s of my last sleep study 3 yrs ago, but I remember they were bad. I started using a CPAP but could not find a mask that was comfortable enough to allow me to sleep thru the night. I would wake up fiddling with the tubes, or develop a leak. I stopped using the CPAP 2 yrs ago as a result of this. I don't think I want to go the surgery route. My problem with the different masks is that I'm a stomach sleeper and could never get comfy on my back. Funny that this post started because I'm scheduled for another sleep study on the 13th, and reading all the posts makes me remember how serious this is. I hope they've come up with new head gear that will address my problem with not being able to sleep on my back. If any one has, or had the problem with head gear, a heads up on what gear you use would appreciated.

PeteSB75 · 05-07-2009, 07:07 AM

I'm generally a side/stomach sleeper. I've been using nasal pillows with no issues for a couple of years now. This is the mask I use.

05-07-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by eber

Hello my name is Erik and I probably have sleep apnea,

I am in the process of scheduling a sleep study (getting the doctors referral and all that stuff) I already called the sleep institute and after they get the papers from the Doc. I will be in for a study next week.

Good luck Erik and keep us posted!

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Originally Posted by Cenookie

Hi, my name is Claude. I've had sleep apnea for a little over 5 yrs now. I don't remember the exact #'s of my last sleep study 3 yrs ago, but I remember they were bad. I started using a CPAP but could not find a mask that was comfortable enough to allow me to sleep thru the night. I would wake up fiddling with the tubes, or develop a leak. I stopped using the CPAP 2 yrs ago as a result of this. I don't think I want to go the surgery route. My problem with the different masks is that I'm a stomach sleeper and could never get comfy on my back. Funny that this post started because I'm scheduled for another sleep study on the 13th, and reading all the posts makes me remember how serious this is. I hope they've come up with new head gear that will address my problem with not being able to sleep on my back. If any one has, or had the problem with head gear, a heads up on what gear you use would appreciated.

So glad to read you're going to give it another shot.

Please keep us posted!

05-08-2009, 07:42 AM

So I thought I would keep a list of who needs to schedule their test. This way all of us that are treating our Apnea can hound those that aren't until they do. All confirmed apnea people please feel free to send reminder PM's on a regular bases to the following.

mediccook - Ryan
eber - Eric
beeradvocate - Travis - (Father-In-Law)
dentonparrots - Carl
kaisersozei - Gerard
tripp - Tripp
ggainey - Greg
emjaysmash - M.J.
awsmith4 - Albert
jkim05 - Jeremy - (Dad - awaiting results)
junior - (wife)

Please update the list with the date of your scheduled test.

Well? What are you waiting for? Get going!

kaisersozei · 05-08-2009, 07:56 AM

mediccook - Ryan
eber - Eric
beeradvocate - Travis - (Father-In-Law)
dentonparrots - Carl
kaisersozei - Gerard May 14
tripp - Tripp
ggainey - Greg
emjaysmash - M.J.
awsmith4 - Albert
jkim05 - Jeremy - (Dad - awaiting results)
junior - (wife)

Yo, I'm psychic--mine was scheduled before the thread started!

I was planning on posting up some pictures next weekend once it's all done, just to give folks an idea of what the test is like.

G

MedicCook · 05-08-2009, 08:24 AM

I already have the equipment I just don't use it.

05-08-2009, 08:29 AM

eber - Eric
beeradvocate - Travis - (Father-In-Law)
dentonparrots - Carl
kaisersozei - Gerard May 14
tripp - Tripp
ggainey - Greg
emjaysmash - M.J.
awsmith4 - Albert
jkim05 - Jeremy - (Dad - awaiting results)
junior - (wife)

Updated List.

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

I already have the equipment I just don't use it.

Well, I'm disappointed but it's your life.

kaisersozei · 05-14-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

kaisersozei - Gerard May 14

Tonight's the night--depending on how tired I am tomorrow

I'll post up some "educational" information & pictures for those of you who are being evaluated or considering an evaluation.

Don Fernando · 05-08-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

I already have the equipment I just don't use it.

nothing funny about that Ryan.

azherfer · 05-07-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Cenookie

If any one has, or had the problem with head gear, a heads up on what gear you use would appreciated.

This is the only mask that I could get comfortable with and honestly, after several months, I hardly noticed it anymore.

http://www.amazon.com/Puritan-Benett...1717472&sr=8-2

05-06-2009, 10:21 PM	#1
Cenookie Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Claude Location: So. Calif. Posts: 292 Trading: (1)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Hi, my name is Claude. I've had sleep apnea for a little over 5 yrs now. I don't remember the exact #'s of my last sleep study 3 yrs ago, but I remember they were bad. I started using a CPAP but could not find a mask that was comfortable enough to allow me to sleep thru the night. I would wake up fiddling with the tubes, or develop a leak. I stopped using the CPAP 2 yrs ago as a result of this. I don't think I want to go the surgery route. My problem with the different masks is that I'm a stomach sleeper and could never get comfy on my back. Funny that this post started because I'm scheduled for another sleep study on the 13th, and reading all the posts makes me remember how serious this is. I hope they've come up with new head gear that will address my problem with not being able to sleep on my back. If any one has, or had the problem with head gear, a heads up on what gear you use would appreciated.

05-07-2009, 07:07 AM	#2
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread I'm generally a side/stomach sleeper. I've been using nasal pillows with no issues for a couple of years now. This is the mask I use. __________________ Formerly Malik23

05-08-2009, 07:42 AM	#4
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread So I thought I would keep a list of who needs to schedule their test. This way all of us that are treating our Apnea can hound those that aren't until they do. All confirmed apnea people please feel free to send reminder PM's on a regular bases to the following. mediccook - Ryan eber - Eric beeradvocate - Travis - (Father-In-Law) dentonparrots - Carl kaisersozei - Gerard tripp - Tripp ggainey - Greg emjaysmash - M.J. awsmith4 - Albert jkim05 - Jeremy - (Dad - awaiting results) junior - (wife) Please update the list with the date of your scheduled test. Well? What are you waiting for? Get going! Last edited by ahc4353; 05-08-2009 at 07:53 AM.

05-08-2009, 07:56 AM	#5
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread mediccook - Ryan eber - Eric beeradvocate - Travis - (Father-In-Law) dentonparrots - Carl kaisersozei - Gerard May 14 tripp - Tripp ggainey - Greg emjaysmash - M.J. awsmith4 - Albert jkim05 - Jeremy - (Dad - awaiting results) junior - (wife) Yo, I'm psychic--mine was scheduled before the thread started! I was planning on posting up some pictures next weekend once it's all done, just to give folks an idea of what the test is like. G __________________

05-08-2009, 08:24 AM	#6
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread I already have the equipment I just don't use it. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff