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02-24-2020, 02:47 PM | #17 |
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Before you go to a CPAP, try to find a legitimate sleep dentist. A lot of times it can be helped with different types of "nightguards" that are a lot easier to wear.
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02-24-2020, 02:47 PM | #18 |
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02-24-2020, 02:48 PM | #19 |
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Not totally. That can be the issue, but real sleep apnea is where your brain stops telling your respiratory system to keep breathing in a deep sleep. So you stop breathing and eventually your body goes, hey man, I'm not getting oxygen! You then wake up enough out of deep rem to start breathing again, but then you've interrupted your rem sleep. You may wake up gasping and realize or you may not. Lack of sleep, lack of oxygen, all takes a toll on your body. Heart rate, etc.
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I think the first time I changed, it was a freebie. After that I had to wait 6 months to get a different mask for the insurance to pay for it.
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02-24-2020, 02:49 PM | #21 |
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I kind of wondered about this. Hadn't considered the dentist route though. I may give him a call and see if he has some input. Now that you say that, I do think he has a focus on that, actually.
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During your testing they will give you options and you can test them. May take a few nights.
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02-24-2020, 03:07 PM | #24 |
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I will second the nasal pillow recommendation.
I tried a nose/mouth mask the first month and struggled staying asleep due to leaks etc.. I've been using a nasal pillow type mask for over 3 years. It is such a vast improvement. You still wake a bit when you move around, but barely.
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02-24-2020, 03:09 PM | #25 |
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From what I remember-my Oxygen level was down to 92%-or less- when I stopped breathing.
I started with the nasal pillow-then slept with my mouth open. Switched to a full mask. Never had an issue after that. My Cpap https://www.resmed.com/us/en/healthc...e-10-cpap.html Insurance pays for much of it. Always a deductible. I am on a loaner-my first one had the motor making bad noises. Have not heard about replacement yet. It was only 2.5 years old. And have to check to see if insurance pays for repairs. The three days without it was terrible. The alternative is worse.
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Changing jaw position can open airway and help a lot. Check it out, can't hurt.
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02-24-2020, 03:17 PM | #27 |
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I have SA and a CPAP. I thought I’d never be able to sleep with a mask because I’m a side sleeper, but it’s amazing. Within a week you feel better and start to be sharper. Like others have said, finding the right mask is key as it keeps the pressure constant and after the first night or 2, you won’t even feel uncomfortable putting it on to go to sleep.
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02-24-2020, 03:19 PM | #29 |
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I had tried different pillows, etc. very minimal differences, but the jaw makes sense. I'm definitely going to call my toof doc to see what he says. If I'm wrong and he doesn't have a focus on apnea, I may be shopping for one in the NEK area.
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My insurance made monthly payments on my machine for the first six months. I had to take the card in to prove I had used it 90% (iirc) of the time over that span. Then they bought it outright and it's mine.
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