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I insisted and got a nasal pillow. It just fits across under my nose with two pods that fit across each nostril to seal. I love it and have actually been able to keep it on for most of the night unlike any full face mask I've tried. The only issues are that I sometimes wake up with my nose a little sore and it will sometimes still leak when at full pressure and I'm on my side. I can usually resolve the leakage pretty quickly and I've been using a little lanolin on my nose to battle the soreness so neither are a big issue. The headgear is much lighter than previous masks, too, so it's more comfortable. Also, it turns out I don't sleep with my mouth open so I didn't need a chinstrap. |
All good comments. Very much hoping for more energy. I have thought it old age.
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This is the next procedures/process as I understand. I talked with a Respiratory Therapist and will make an appointment with the local hospital for the Cpap sleep study to determine which mask/pillows/pressure that works for me.
Do I purchase the machine or rent? Which one is recommended? What is the on-going cost? Insurance will not pay until the $1,500 deductable, which I think we will not reach. What are the other costs? Is it curable? With weight loss? Better diet/excersice? Thanks for the on-going help and comments. |
I'm thinking I need to do this too.
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I still have my first machine. Need an upgrade. What kinda mask do you have? Mine is a nasal mask but a friend told me he loves the face mask. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
I wasn't given a choice - I own it. Granted, I had to pay for it over time, after the insurance companies paid their "share." Supplies run about $80 a quarter. I have the full face mask, so the quarterly supplies includes a face cushion per month, hose, water reservoir, and mask change per quarter. Twice a year I get a new headband.
Note- if one uses a full face mask, be aware facial hair can be a problem. I was warned to bring a set of PJs for my sleep study. Not only do they hook you up with a dozen or so wires, but you are on a video monitor as well. |
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When doubt, check it out (Ima poet:)) Why do you think you need too? My wife has told me for years that I stop breathing and tired all the time which I thought was due to age etc. You can do a in HOME sleep test that costed me ~$200 for two nights, easy. If I tested good/bad/ok that is all good info. If you research what the NIGHTMARE sleep apnea really is, that forced my hand to find a solution...have Hi BP/chol/and close to Diabetis...none of these are in my family. Something is messed up. Thus the investigation of Sleep Apnea. I will report back after I am treated. Many prior post suggest a new man. Night and day difference, which I am looking forward too. In theory, cheap to get my man card back!! Quote:
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I hit my deductible on the hospital sleep study. That thing cost $4000. :eek: If you do have to pay some out of pocket, check out cpap.com. Their prices are considerably lower than what my medical supply place charges for both masks and machines. You do have to have a prescription to buy from there, though. |
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Well, I finally got the unit 5/5/17, a month ago. Insurance was a bitch. I had 74.9 episodes per night and O2 levels down to 88% for an hour and 1/2 per night...based upon the sleep study. After a months use, it is 3 per night. I haven't taken a nap at the office in weeks. I have quite a bit more energy. Not as much as I was hoping for, but better. I had a nose mask for 3 weeks which was OK, but it is hard to wear glasses to read or watch TV. Last week I upgraded to a DreamWear Nasal mask without the nostril pegs. WOW, it is awesome. The hose placement and nose piece make it very comfortable. If you are a user, make sure you give it a look. Quote:
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