Wonderful.Cheese Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I saw my sleep dr again today and agreed to try a CPAP. My insurance will cover it over a dental appliance. Those are quite costly and can be as much as $6,000 she said. She said it was mild and I'm going to start with a low pressure. I am going to try a full mask that covers mouth and nose. I slept 13 hours and was so freaking tired today. I just took a 2.5 hour nap and missed day treatment CBT group. I hope this CPAP works. How long do I have to wait until I see results? I hope it works fast. I am waiting on a call from the local CPAP store. It can take a while to see what my insurance covers, I was told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Haiku Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 My husband had results within a few days. I could literally -see- a difference. He was more alert, better rested, his posture was better, and he was in a much better mood. It was actually really cool. I'd say give it a week, and if you have to, take a sleep-aid to initially get to sleep. This is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeremonyNewOrder Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 It can take awhile to adjust to the CPAP machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender fairy Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 IT took me a while to adjust to my cpap machine at first. I had trouble finding a mask I could tolerate. I really used the warranty on my first mask, and got 3 replacements all under warranty! Once I was able to sleep with it on all night long, it seemed to help my energy level within like a week or so. I got my new CPAP yesterday, and noticed that I slept better last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderful.Cheese Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Ok thanks guys. It's good to know what to expect. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Often your body will think you have a sleep debt and you will sleep and sleep and sleep and want to sleep more. Then after a few days you will become less tired and, as others have said, more alert. The tiredness will go away over the course of a few days. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostonian Aspergian Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Depending on your sleep debt, it's going to take a while to pay it off. For me after the second night, I was all piss and vinegar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderful.Cheese Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Ok. That makes sense about the sleep debt thing. I got the CPAP and used it for the first time last night. It went just fine. I feel a little more rested. Well we will see if I need a nap today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostonian Aspergian Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Be consistent with the CPAP therapy. Fall off the wagon and you'll end up back in sleep debt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderful.Cheese Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 OK thanks thanks for the advice. I will keep up with it. I don't want to keep feeling this tired all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostonian Aspergian Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 If you're not getting benefit from the CPAP, time to call your sleep doc and have the machine adjusted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue22 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I started my cpap with the chin strap. i kept waking up, feeling like I couldn't breathe, and then i started procrastinating and not starting back. Five nights ago, i tried it without the chin strap and it was so much better. i have to do 21 nights in a row for at least four hours, and then it's mine. i'm lucky because it is covered 100% by my insurance, as long as i do that within 90 days. Does anyone else find all the cleaning and upkeep you're supposed to do a pain in the neck? I do. But it's worth it. I know it's really good for me, but when I do take a nap, which I do much less frequently, and i don't use the cpap, it feels so good!!! Oh well. I'm glad people know how serious sleep apnea is and don't think it's just snoring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender fairy Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 yes, the cleaning is a PIA. I'm not very good at keeping up with it unless it gets too gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue22 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I'm not either. And last night when I put it on it was like airplane jets blowing into my nose!! I couldn't use it. I had taken it apart and ran the parts through the dishwasher like they say to do. I wonder if I somehow changed the setting. I don't know if that is even possible, but I can't use it when it's this strong and that's the only explanation I can think of as to why it changed. So I'll call the company tomorrow and see what is going on. Frustrating!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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