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CPAP aerophagia and diverticulitis

Digestive Health | Last Active: Nov 25, 2023 | Replies (9)
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@aviswalton123

Hi
Thanks for your reply
What is a auto iPad machine
I just have a Phillips cpac machine..
How much is an oral appliance?
I have no insurance and I think my dentist said around 8000$
Sure don’t want to end up with stomach issues
I have already had bowel surgery and hoping it had nothing to do with my cpac
I also am having adrenal rushes in the nite every 2 hrs
Don’t know how they are affecting the rest of my body but can’t seem to get the right advice
It’s been 3 yrs
I feel like I can’t handle them another nite
Sure hope I can get some advice

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nealm | @nealm | Nov 25, 2023

Hi.Auto Bipap and auto Cpap machines will adjust the pressure
according to your breathing levels.I'm sure you can find info on the
internet or this Mayo Clinic site about them. My specialists were able
to adjust my presures so I wouldn't swallow so much air.
I was using a Philips Dream Station 2 Auto CPAP Advanced for awhile
and then switched to a ResMed Air Curve (VAuto) which I think is more
like a bipap. Bipap machines have one level of pressure for when you
inhale and a different pressure for when you exhale.The newer auto
cpap machines also adjust their pressures to your breathing.
Unfortunately they are more expensive than regular cpap machines,
around $2000-$2500.Fortunately, I had insurance 20 years ago when I
got the oral device and cannot recall the amount I paid.I am on
Medicare now and they cover 80% of durable medical equipment like cpap
machines.I started back on Cpap about 3 years ago and a few months
later I had my first episode of diverticulitis. I was having episodes
every few months. Bowel surgery was discussed every ER or doctor
visit. Now I watch my diet and try to get lots of fiber. I execise
daily and stopped using my machine a few months ago and have not had
any diverticulitis episodes since. I'm not sure but I think swallowing
air is a contributing factor for my diverticulitis episodes..I hope
your machine is a Dream Station 2 Auto Cpap.Have you been on any other
Cpap discussion sites?

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