Who here has sleep apnea? What have you done to treat it?

[KB1176]

I had the surgery, tonsils, uvula removed, deviated septum and soft palette cut down. Worked until I got fat again. Went back and started cpap again 3 years ago, can’t say I love it but it’s better than not sleeping.

Fisher and Paykel Brevida nasal mask is the only one I can seem to sleep decently with. Nose pillows are soft. I have tried the resmed and Phillips nasal cushions and wished they worked, just can’t get used to them.

 

[User170512]

Anyone contemplating Life Insurance or a renewal...do yourself a favor and get the insurance BEFORE you get a sleep study. Hard truth.

 

[The Old Jaybird]

sleep apnea and CPAP for over 20 years, I must be lucky as I tolerate it pretty well and sleep soundly every night, but I recognize everyone is different. Good luck to all who have to mess with it.

I have lost some weight, 315 down to 275, obviously could lose another 100.

 

[KB1176]

Only thing I can say we have in common…

Biden has sleep apnea: What is it? | Fox News

President Biden is one of millions of Americans with sleep apnea, using a CPAP machine to improve his sleep. The health condition is believed to impact around 30 million in the U.S.

www.foxnews.com

First thing that came to mind was I wanted to hook my mask and hose to my tailpipe!

 

[Rougarou]

I’m pretty sure I have it but I don’t have insurance or a doctor that I can afford to pay to find out.

Look online I can't afford to go to the ENT but you can get a sleep study sent to your home much cheaper than the doctor and there are places that will sell you equipment without a prescription, last time I tried to go to the doctor about it I had insurance and it covered the first visit but it was going to cost more to go through insurance then I did ordering online.

 

[Rougarou]

I have been using one since sometime in the 90s and can't sleep well without it

 

[GAgunLAWbooklet]

I have been using one since sometime in the 90s and can't sleep well without it

Ditto. Face mask that covers nose & mouth. I got used to it in a day or two.

 

[basstracker89]

Good post OP. I guess it's time for me to go farther and get something done.

 

[keith089]

I have bad dreams, wake up, reminds me of a gas mask, been tossed many times

 

[Seacap]

I’ve had the mask for a couple of years, I also take ambian,not sleeping for days at a time got old..I’m glad I got the mask!