I have sleep apnea and am scheduled to pick up a cpap machine this week. I found them to be uncomfortable when I spent the night at the sleep clinic but I'm going to give it a try. My sleep apnea is moderate to severe so I've got to try something to improve my condition. I've heard several people say they hadn't slept so well in years after going on the cpap. Can anyone out there give me a review? If they are bothersome at first can you eventually get used to them?
2006-10-01 15:05:00 · 10 answers · asked by wildmanmoon 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It takes about 2 weeks to get use to the machine. They are wonderful once you get use to them, I promise you! I hated mine at first! But my wife wanted me to live! I swear that it made me feel 20 years younger ( i am 61). I fought against it at first! But it is the best thing that has ever happened to me, I only wish I hadden't been such a hard headed sonofwhaterver in resisting to go to the sleep lab in the first place!
Give it time you will really feel better! Try different face pieces including the type that just fit in your nose only ... try it out and use a chin strap to keep your mouth closed. It keeps your face free!
Good luck stay with it!
APS
2006-10-03 17:15:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are annoying at first. I think that the benefits you receive from being able to breath at night will be worth it. I have had patients that have had up to fifty periods of apnea a hour. Think about it, that is someone who stops breathing for a period of time every minute. Use the CPAP it will really help you feel refreshed the next day. You will get use to it. Just hang in there.
2006-10-01 15:16:22 · answer #2 · answered by aggie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
overweight-over 40-male-most common type to need CPAP
yes they work very well
they do improve your health indirectly
uncomfortable-not really-especially, when weighed against the benefits of using one
quiet-yes
get one,persevere,start a better life-
try to lose weight ,it's the best help against apnea
if you drink alcohol stop-you'll live to NOT regret it
same with smoking, stop now
if you don't follow this advice you will get no lasting benefit from CPAP
2006-10-01 15:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cpap is definitely uncomfortable but it has the potential to improve on your sleep markedly. if it does then there are different types of cpap devices that you can try out, it does improve the sleep quality and persons functionality. It does also improve the health, improved lung function, reduced chances of right heart failure etc good luck
2006-10-01 15:08:50 · answer #4 · answered by HK3738 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know LOTS of ppl with a CPAP, all of whom say life is so much better!
Apnea is hard on your body, and was the main contributor to my Dad's death at 58 of heart failure.
I hope it helps you, and it is WORTH a try.
2006-10-01 15:13:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is bothersome, but if you persist with using them, then you will sleep better and feel much better. Over time, they can improve your health due to sleeping well and help prevent infections and even car accidents!
2006-10-01 15:10:14 · answer #6 · answered by Bibi B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, The use can eliminate all problems due to snoring and daytime sleepiness. Also I is shown to lower high blood pressure, cholesterol, stress, and many other health problems. I use one every night and wouldn't go without it!
2006-10-03 08:39:31 · answer #7 · answered by maymieann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get used to them, and they really help your overall health. Give it a try, it's worth it. You can always stop if it's too bothersome.
2006-10-01 15:07:54 · answer #8 · answered by tbo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never got used to mine. May I suggest losing weight? That's what worked the best for me. Email me for some weight loss tips.
2006-10-01 15:08:02 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know three men who use them and are doing well..however cannot get my own husband to consider it
2006-10-01 15:07:02 · answer #10 · answered by OliveRuth 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋