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Sleep apnea and potential treatments

Posted by wgatap21 @wgatap21, Nov 5, 2019

  1. Twice I have had sleep tests in 15 years. Both resulted in moderate/severe apnea! Tried CPAP! OMG. God bless those that can sleep with them and I know a few! Not a chance for me!! I came across Inspiresleep.com and have done some research. It seems to be gaining support. Wondering if anyone has tried and are using it and their thoughts. Thanks

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wgatap21 | @wgatap21 | Nov 28, 2019
In reply to @kd1958 "I too have found it impossible to use a CPAP machine. I was diagnosed about 10yrs..." + (show)
@kd1958

I too have found it impossible to use a CPAP machine. I was diagnosed about 10yrs ago. I was successful for a couple months, and dropped a bunch of weight, but sleeping with it got harder every night till sleeping with it was impossible. I then tried again about 5 years ago with no improvement. This last year my family Dr sent me to a new sleep Dr(Choke Linton). Explained to me that he deals with people that have major problems using there CPAP machine and he has had fantastic results with patients returning to using there CPAP. I was re tested and found to have both obstructive and Central apnea. A new and different machine was ordered at the tune of 8000.00. When I went in for my consultation on use, and to pick up this new CPAP I was instructed on how to turn it on and off. No special instructions! I left without a CPAP machine. The sad fact, either you can use it or you can't, and personally I have not found anyone that can change that regardless of the smoke there blowing.

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I appreciate your reply! Very frustrating but it seems like this device
seems to make sense if you qualify. Insurance? Take a look
Inspiresleep.com. I’ll find out more next week. Happy Thanksgiving
JB

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kd1958 | @kd1958 | Nov 29, 2019
In reply to @wgatap21 "I appreciate your reply! Very frustrating but it seems like this device seems to make sense..." + (show)
@wgatap21

I appreciate your reply! Very frustrating but it seems like this device
seems to make sense if you qualify. Insurance? Take a look
Inspiresleep.com. I’ll find out more next week. Happy Thanksgiving
JB

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My original Dr told me it would be very doubtful that this would work for me. Please excuse me WGA for being Debbie Downer but I have less then zero% confidence in the medical field any more. Severe sleep apnea is only one of my health issues and have received little to no help but lot's of excuses. But, I have learned without any doubt about it, If you don't check the boxes that they have pre determine must be checked your s.#,d. However, I must still be holding out some hope since I check in to forums like this periodically to see if there is any new news. I just thought of something while writing this. Over my life I have coached at many levels. Most disappointing experiences came from administrators that instead of working with me to get kids on the right track, they just Bale on them and fight you tooth and nail for no apparent reason other then it would take a lot of time and effort. But what they miss out on, even if it were to only happen once out of every hundred times, is the satisfaction that someone that chooses that career path should dream about happening. This is the same feeling I get from most drs. I've seen. If it's an easy fix there all in, but if it takes some time and effort don't count on there help. And just like the teachers/admin I mentioned before, the people they don't give a legitimate effort to help are the people they would get the most gratification helping. Sorry for rambling. Good luck, I hope you find the answers your looking for

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starfirey2k | @starfirey2k | Nov 29, 2019

Just something to think about, untreated sleep apnea = lack of oxy to the brain = lack of oxy to the brain = atrophy = anything else that goes with it. I agree it is the biggest pain in the butt to not only find a mask, then get used to it and live happily ever after. I am in my 13th month now and have just found the mask and setup that works for me.....be patient you will reap the benefits.

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wgatap21 | @wgatap21 | Nov 29, 2019
In reply to @starfirey2k "Just something to think about, untreated sleep apnea = lack of oxy to the brain =..." + (show)
@starfirey2k

Just something to think about, untreated sleep apnea = lack of oxy to the brain = lack of oxy to the brain = atrophy = anything else that goes with it. I agree it is the biggest pain in the butt to not only find a mask, then get used to it and live happily ever after. I am in my 13th month now and have just found the mask and setup that works for me.....be patient you will reap the benefits.

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Thank you. Actually going to PFS to the inspire sleep doctor in NY soon. Only choice I have! Wish me luck. Have a good day!

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kd1958 | @kd1958 | Nov 30, 2019
In reply to @wgatap21 "Thank you. Actually going to PFS to the inspire sleep doctor in NY soon. Only choice..." + (show)
@wgatap21

Thank you. Actually going to PFS to the inspire sleep doctor in NY soon. Only choice I have! Wish me luck. Have a good day!

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Good for you. You will be in my thoughts. Im am truely rooting for success. Good luck

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wgatap21 | @wgatap21 | Nov 30, 2019
In reply to @kd1958 "Good for you. You will be in my thoughts. Im am truely rooting for success. Good..." + (show)
@kd1958

Good for you. You will be in my thoughts. Im am truely rooting for success. Good luck

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Thx God Bless

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kd1958 | @kd1958 | Dec 10, 2019
In reply to @wgatap21 "I appreciate your reply! Very frustrating but it seems like this device seems to make sense..." + (show)
@wgatap21

I appreciate your reply! Very frustrating but it seems like this device
seems to make sense if you qualify. Insurance? Take a look
Inspiresleep.com. I’ll find out more next week. Happy Thanksgiving
JB

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Have you seen your inspire sleep Dr yet. If so, how did it go.

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kd1958 | @kd1958 | Jan 17, 2020
In reply to @wgatap21 "Thank you. Actually going to PFS to the inspire sleep doctor in NY soon. Only choice..." + (show)
@wgatap21

Thank you. Actually going to PFS to the inspire sleep doctor in NY soon. Only choice I have! Wish me luck. Have a good day!

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Did you ever see the inspire Dr in NY

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wgatap21 | @wgatap21 | Jan 17, 2020
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@kd1958

Did you ever see the inspire Dr in NY

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No.. still skeptical somewhat and had no feedback on this sight!

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jan 17, 2020
In reply to @wgatap21 "No.. still skeptical somewhat and had no feedback on this sight!" + (show)
@wgatap21

No.. still skeptical somewhat and had no feedback on this sight!

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@wgatap21 I would probably be skeptical too if I wasn't able to tolerate using my CPAP. I really don't like using it and I have my challenges but have made it my mission to use it despite not liking it. I'm guessing there haven't been many members who have tried it that are following this discussion. I did find an article that was recently updated on Dec 1, 2019 that may help you decide.

Inspire Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Surgery for Sleep Apnea Treatment
-- https://www.verywellhealth.com/inspire-for-sleep-apnea-3015288

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