Sleep Apnea and adjusting to a CPAP machine: Tips?

Posted by vickiw @vickiw, Sep 24, 2016

I'm confused on what to do on CPAP. I hate it and am trying to find a dentist that will take my insurance for a dental device. What would happen if I stop using my CPAP while I'm waiting for one?

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beatricefay | @beatricefay | Sep 26, 2016

In reply to @vickiw "I'm going to try an get a dental device to wear I have been on the..." + (show)

Hi Vicki, can you let us know how the dental device works out.

flor | @flor | Sep 26, 2016

In reply to @beatricefay "I'm getting fitted for a CPAP device on Monday. Sorry to read you hate it. How..." + (show)

I HAVE BEEN USING MY CPAP FOR 13 YEARS AND IS THE BEST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN TO ME. I USE A SWIFT FX for HER NASSAL PILLOWS SYSTEM AND IS VERY COMFORTABLE, MAYBE YOU SHOULD TRY IT. MUCH LUCK, FLOR

flor | @flor | Sep 26, 2016

In reply to @mollyb1968 "I have used a CPAP for over three years and I love it. It may take..." + (show)

HI I USE SWIFT FX NASAL PILLOWS SYSTEM AND IT IS VERY CONFORTABLE IS FROM RESMED

flor | @flor | Sep 26, 2016

In reply to @vickiw "I'm going to try an get a dental device to wear I have been on the..." + (show)

I ALSO USE A DENTAL DEVICE IN MY UPPER TEETH AND THE SWIFT FX NASAL PILLOWS SYSTEM BY RESMED

vickiw | @vickiw | Sep 26, 2016

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I will still working insurance issues out I have stop using my cpap as I can not handle it

patreats5674 | @patreats5674 | Sep 26, 2016

In reply to @vickiw "I'm going to try an get a dental device to wear I have been on the..." + (show)

Hello,
So the dental device does not eliminate the Cpap therapy or are you choosing to use both?
Thank you in advance for your answer.

flor | @flor | Sep 28, 2016

In reply to @vickiw "I'm going to try an get a dental device to wear I have been on the..." + (show)

YES I USE BOTH AND SLEEP LIKE A BABAY FOR 8 HOURS. I REALIZED THAT I NEED TO USE MY CPAP IF NOT I COULD DIE. SO I MADE MYSELF CONCIOUS OF THAT AND USE IT.

flor | @flor | Sep 28, 2016

In reply to @vickiw "I'm going to try an get a dental device to wear I have been on the..." + (show)

I THINK THAT YOU NEED TO TELL YOURSELF THAT IT IS THE ONLY WAY YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE A GOOD SLEEP AND FEEL RESTED DURING THE DAY. MY HUSBAND WANTS ONE BECAUSE HE SAYS THAT AS SOON I PUT MY MASK I GO TO SLEEP. I RELLY WOULD LIKE TO HELP YOU USE IT .

flor | @flor | Sep 28, 2016

SORRY REALY

Plaid | @bob270 | Sep 28, 2016

I was introduced to C-PAP 10 years ago. I got the best sleep in years. I knew little of sleep apnea, but experienced severe symptoms. I couldn't drive more than an hour before being forced to pull over and get some rest. I wouldn't just catch 20 winks...I'd sleep an hour or more and then drive for a little and repeat. C-PAP gave me back that deep sleep you need to get through the day.

When I lost a great deal of weight I found I didn't need C-PAP. Sadly I gained back some of that weight and am back on C-PAP. I bring it on road trips. I hope to get my weight down again and end my dependence on C-PAP. In the mean time I'm glad to have the help.