I have recently been diagnosed with sleep apnea and just got a CPAP machine. It’s taking some getting used to, and I have used it only during the day so far when I’m awake. Hopefully, I’ll get used to it soon and will be able to use it when sleeping.

My question: What benefits did you users notice? I have extreme daytime fatigue and often feel like I’m functioning at only about 50% cognitively. Do you feel more alert and focused from improved quality of sleep with the CPAP?
I just got the CPAP today. I spent about half an hour with the mask, with the technician monitoring and giving me instructions and etc. When I had my last sleep test, I spent some time awake with it on, and managed to sleep a few hours with it.

I’m not accustomed to anything on or near my face when I’m sleeping, and I have to stay pretty much in one position.

I plan to try to sleep with it tomorrow night. It’s not like I’ve had it for months and am refusing to use it! It’s just new and foreign to me.

For sleep apnea. I gotta use one, keeps me from snoring. I didn’t realize that I had a severe case of sleep apnea until I took a sleep test.
Its kinda weird at first, but you get used to it after a while, it seems to help me sleep better. And that’s sticking pretty close to science fact.
(no more space aliens, I promise. Well, for a while, anyway) Although sleep apnea can cause some strange feelings and beliefs during one of those periods when breathing has stopped.

and she is snoring. About a year ago when this started, I asked my wife to wear ear-plugs, as she complained about my constant snoring keeping her up. I decided enough is enough, after not sleeping together for over a year and our sex life suffering, I went in for a sleep test and I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Now I use one of those CPAP masks. Its hard to get used to and I still have some nights where it bothers me.

Problem is since she has gained weight, after having two babies, now she snores and its loud. I wake her up and she gets soo frustruated. I think its very unfair. I’ve asked her to get it under control and she ignores me.

I cannot afford test (heard it was like 00.00 each time and you have to do it twice). I found some websites that offered CPAP machine and mask for little cost but how do I get a prescription without being tested? Someone told me they do home tests that are cheaper but how do I get one? I did find a site, 1800CPAP . com that has a doctor that answers sleep questions but I still need a prescription to buy their CPAP. Does anyone know how I can get a home sleep test?

I had a sleep test done, I stop breathing 149 times per hour. How common is that?

What usually happens at a cosulation for "sleep apnea". I have problems breathing at night, and I wake up sometimes gasping for air ! It doesn’t happen every night. Also if the doctor does order a sleep test, what if my breathing is fine that night, is there any other way they can tell I might have a sleeping problem if it doesn’t happen "Every Night" THANKS SO MUCH!

I’m getting a C-PAP for sleep apnea. I took a sleep test and they told they have never seen it so bad in someone so "young". I’m 34 yrs old. I’ve heard stories going both ways. Some say it helps, some say it doesn’t. Fortunatly there are way more stories about C-PAP being a positive thing. I was just wondering what people’s personal experiences have been. I am always tired. I feel like I am walking around asleep all day. Very hard to concentrate. The more I sleep the worse I feel. I wake up sometimes and the back of my head is sweaty. I have body twitching, restless leg syndrome. I am getting my machine in about 2 weeks. I hope it helps. I don’t what else to do.

my 9 year old was diagnosed with sleep apnea through a sleep test.. she goes on july 16th to have her tonsils removed and to make sure her adnoids haven’t grown back…. my question is does anyone else have a child around this age that has this and what have they done for your child to resolve the problem..they said that if she still stops breathing after the tonsils are out then they will probably give her a c-pap machine…does anyone have a child that has to use this?
she is not over weight she is actually right where her doctor wants her and i have asked them about the adhd and they say she has no behavior problems

A few months ago a doctor gave me a referral for a sleep test. However, at the time I was on temporary coverage since I was removed from my father’s work plan from having graduated from college. After getting the sleep test cost estimate of over ,000 my temporary wouldn’t cover, the referral has been sitting there.

Now, I finally will be getting full coverage soon with Cigna that comes with my new job. My question is, will Cigna cover the in lab polysomnography for diagnoses of sleep apnea, even though the referral was given prior to the start of their coverage?

I have found a recent policy that Cigna does cover such procedures, but I need to know if having pre-admittance referral will effect getting covered. Let me know thanks!

I dont really want to talk to a recruiter about this question because I dont want to spoil my chances… I have (had) sleep apnea, last month I had a rhino/septoplasty done to fix it. I feel ok, I am just concerned that they will look at my medical records and see "sleep apnea". I am sure the problem was fixed, but I dont really want to tell them because then I have to go get a sleep test done, and a waiver (and my sleep might still be bad). the point is I am ok, and can function like any other person. Anyway thanks ahead of time.

My 16 month old has never been a good night sleeper. He sleeps a couple of hours and then wakes up briefly. It used to be for a bottle, but now its either for a drink or he just sits up whining and then goes back to sleep. I noticed last night that he holds his breath while he is sleeping and then slowly lets it out making a moaning sound. His dad does this if he is really tired, too. Does this sound like a form of sleep apnea or just a normal kid thing? I’m wondering if he is waking up b/c of this. He has his check up at the end of July and I’m gonna mention it to the pediatrician. Do you know if they would do a sleep test on him? Just looking for mom’s or dad’s who may have experienced this. Thanks in advance!!

my boyfriend told me that he thinks he may have sleep apnea. he snores so incredibly horribly and always has. he literally sounds like a dying animal or bear. sometimes i have caught him stop breathing for like 10 to 15 seconds, maybe more. i have actually woken him up in a panic a couple times because the amount of time he stopped breathing worried me. anyways ive been sleeping with him for about 2 and a half years and just recently his snoring seems to be getting progressively worse. he does not have insurance so cannot afford to go to the doctor or get a sleep test done. is there anything we can get for him (that doesnt involve seeing a doctor at this point in time) to help the snoring go away and his breathing get better? anybody ever use those retainers? if so, how did they work for you/significant other? anything else?? any suggestions would be great. i literally cannot sleep with him at all anymore, he keeps me up and wakes me up and honestly worries me.

What usually happens at a cosulation for "sleep apnea". I have problems breathing at night, and I wake up sometimes gasping for air ! It doesn’t happen every night. Also if the doctor does order a sleep test, what if my breathing is fine that night, is there any other way they can tell I might have a sleeping problem if it doesn’t happen "Every Night" THANKS SO MUCH!

I noticed when he was an infant that he stopped breathing regularly, and now they finally did a sleep test on him last night in the hospital. He had many episodes of apnea during the night.
hello.
this is a long story, but when my son was an infant he stopped breathing in my arms, and although I spoke to several Doctors nothing came of my inquiries as to what to do. My son repeatedly stops breathing every night and startles himself awake, or I, hard to describe it, I KNOW when he is having an episode, and if he is not sleeping with me, I am able to be with him and help him breathe again. 2 weeks ago after seeing a doctor I had not seen in about 2yrs (rotating doc at the clinic who set up the ENT/Pediatrician origianally after I expressed my concerns) was being thorough (thank God) and asked about the test results. I told him none were done. he immediately sent me back to the ENT who after ensuring my son was not suffering from a cold etc had my son admitted to the hospital for a sleep monitoring. Last night he had several apneas during the middle of the night (duh, I knew I was not being a hyper sensitive mother like I was made to feel when no followup was done

I’m getting a C-PAP for sleep apnea. I took a sleep test and they told they have never seen it so bad in someone so "young". I’m 34 yrs old. I’ve heard stories going both ways. Some say it helps, some say it doesn’t. Fortunatly there are way more stories about C-PAP being a positive thing. I was just wondering what people’s personal experiences have been.

my 9 year old was diagnosed with sleep apnea through a sleep test.. she goes on july 16th to have her tonsils removed and to make sure her adnoids haven’t grown back…. my question is does anyone else have a child around this age that has this and what have they done for your child to resolve the problem..they said that if she still stops breathing after the tonsils are out then they will probably give her a c-pap machine…does anyone have a child that has to use this?

she is not over weight she is actually right where her doctor wants her and i have asked them about the adhd and they say she has no behavior problems

I am a female in my late 30s, slightly overweight but not obese (5′5, 148 pounds). Recent sleep test showed NO sleep apnea but did show that I woke up 30+ times (without knowing it) (even after having taken a sleep aid). Only stay in REM for 7 minutes.
Any thoughts? Doctor suggested sleeping pills but that obviously didn’t work even during the sleep test. It’s gotten worse – I think I’m sleeping through the night but wake up exhausted.

Did you ahver to have an overnight sleep test done at the hospital-and did your dr. of neurologist have to order it. Did Insurance give you a hassel. I am newely diagnosed but am on an oxygen converter and it does not help me sleep. I understand a CPAP does and would like to hear of your experience and if possible, the brand you use for the base unit and mask.
this would be of such help to me in my old age.

thank you for taking time to share with me.

Hi there, I have been diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. I am a 27 year old male, and obese.

I was wondering if it is possible for CPAP/APAP treatment to be ineffective? My GP and specialist tell me that the machine says everything is working fine and I’m breathing normally, however I still experience most of my apnea symptoms and I notice a huge difference of quality of sleep based on which position I sleep in, just like before I started treatment. Lying on my back is the worst, side is ok, and stomach seems best. Just like the overnight sleep test indicated without the CPAP.

Is it possible that my treatment is not 100% effective, and that I still suffer apnea, despite the computer saying I breath normally? I had 115,7 breathing pauses per hour (extreme). That’s like two per minute. Is it possible my body is "cheating" the machine?

Thanks so much!

I have been diagnosed with a deviated septum, and am undergoing surgery for it at the beginning of next year. I informed my doctor about these headaches I've been having in the morning. Well they're a little different from headaches, more like pressure above my eyes. I find the longer I sleep the worse they become. Also after sleeping about six hours I find it impossible to go back to bed without waking up at least every hour. I had a sleep test done, but according to that I didn't have sleep apnea. I'm wondering if the results could be wrong seeing as I was only able to sleep for about half an hour and they must not have been able to collect enough data. Could this pressure above my eyes be a sign of sleep apnea, or could they just be due to my deviated septum? I also find I don't really get overly sleepy in the day, however if I'm lying down and watching T.V or reading I will dose off.

Have been diagnosed with osa following sleep test at bangkok pattaya hospital in Pattaya. Need now to obtain automatic machine. Hospital cannot supply and their agencies are very slow.

I am having a tonsillectomy done. But before they even do that. They must have a sleep test done on me. Is that sleep test really important or can i have it done without that sleep test? How long do you really think it really takes to heal? What can I eat?

My fiance has sleep apnea and needs a sleep test done so that he can get the machine to help make it better. He has no insurance as he is out of work. We have been trying to find free sleep tests in Ohio but have had no luck.