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It’s funny that you ask. I typically don’t sleep very well no matter what. If I sleep on my back, I don’t snore much, but my wife tells me that I do have apnea every now and then. I generally sleep on my side. A couple of different Doctors have suggested a sleep study. I’m pretty sure that they would suggest a CPAP machine but, because I get up two to three times during the night, I’m a bit reluctant to go that route. Thanks for your reply.
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So you get up 2-3 times a night to use restroom. That’s no reason to not treat Sleep apnea. I denied having sleep apnea because i dod not snore but in the first sleep test I had 63 apneas per minute. Because I denied it for 10 years, I have CHF. Diagnosed in 2018. I faithfully use a CPAP and that allows my heart to rest when sleeping. I stay active and have managed the CHF with 2 ablations and meds. I also get up 2-4 times a night to use restroom because I take diuretics. Be a little open minded and if you don’t get 8 perfect hours of sleep a night without getting up, di what can extend your life by using a CPAP.
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There should be no problem with rising to void at night with a CPAP. My 94 year old dad has done it for 6 years now. I don't rise...at all (at 72)...I know, lucky me...but he has had to rise two or three times since he was in his early 60's. If uncoupling the hose bothers you, sit at your beside and empty your bladder into a suitable cistern. If you fall asleep again fairly quickly typically, I don't see that a CPAP machine should hinder that process. Not once you get used to the appliance.