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Originally Posted by BigRedChief
It's crucial. You cant set or change it at home. We are creating pressure inside your lungs that could easily be damaged. The minimum must be used to keep your airway open.
You cant just use your aunts old machine and try to save some money.  |
I've had three sleep studies since 2008.
After the first sleep study, the doctor advised that I have my tonsils, adenoids, nasal turbinates and uvula removed. Unfortunately, the surgery was not a success.
I had a second sleep study in 2015 but I was stuck in a really uncomfortable room with a bed next to a filing cabinet, so I didn't sleep well and never hit REM sleep. A few weeks later, I did my normal routine at the time, which included having a few vodka/sodas before bed to wind down, then Uber'd over to the sleep facility.
That time, I was able to hit REM sleep, so they set up my machine, which I've used every single night without exception since 2015 and I've never felt better in my life. Instead of falling asleep mid-afternoon and being groggy all day, I only need about 7 to 7.5 hours of sleep per night to feel rested and full of energy.
It's a life-saving device.