I had Kaiser when I got my sleepstudy and it was so ridiculously easy. 3 appts, no flak, maybe $100 out of pocket INCLUDING the cpap machine.
Back on topic, sorry you're having problems. Insurance companies do not do us much favors in terms of getting people equipment that works best for them quickly, and often they are suffering pretty badly in the process. However, absolutely stick with it and jump through any hoops you have to. My experience with patients is that the large majority adjust after a few months use and often switch over to "can't live without it" due to improved sleep quality. That adjustment period is rough, and full of very anxiety provoking bodily sensations which condition us to say "NO". Realize, however, that your body did that same adjustment to lack of oxygen just over a much longer period of time. Good luck!
Gosh, that's brilliant. I was having this argument with my mom the other day. She was saying there's no way we should be giving away guns in school to minors. I said if they receive proper training on gun safety then that will mitigate the risk. Most of them will go ahead and nip that in the bud if we just recommend it to them, right? They're responsible enough. I figure by age 18 they'll have figured it out. And gun accidents are pretty rare. So, age 15 would be a good age to give them the guns right?!
It would seem like proper diet and exercise would be a better path. Not only would it alleviate this problem, it would also lessen a long list of other problems. That's hard work though. Who has time and energy for that?
I have no idea how this is even applicable to my reply. This is just rambling.
My answer to you is: potato
Curious to hear how this one turns out http://www.fundairing.com/journal/2...cordless-maskless-battery-powered-cpap-device
Anesthesiologists make a clinical diagnosis based on eyeballing and interviewing patients all the time and plan their anesthesia accordingly. Keep in mind, this is not a Dx that will transfer on to other practitioners and open up cpap use or other treatment. It's merely managing expectations during the perioperative period...Doctors don't diagnose OSA by sight. .
Anesthesiologists make a clinical diagnosis based on eyeballing and interviewing patients all the time and plan their anesthesia accordingly. Keep in mind, this is not a Dx that will transfer on to other practitioners and open up cpap use or other treatment. It's merely managing expectations during the perioperative period...
Same thing as people today who have uncontrolled or unrecognized sleep apnea - develop hypertension, cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmia, premature heart disease, heart attacks, or died prematurely.
Did you post in the wrong thread? CPAP and sleep disorders are the subject at hand. Maybe you got a poor night's sleep.Gosh, that's brilliant. I was having this argument with my mom the other day. She was saying there's no way we should be giving away guns in school to minors. I said if they receive proper training on gun safety then that will mitigate the risk. Most of them will go ahead and nip that in the bud if we just recommend it to them, right? They're responsible enough. I figure by age 18 they'll have figured it out. And gun accidents are pretty rare. So, age 15 would be a good age to give them the guns right?!
You win the Compassionate Poster of the Year Award.There's no such thing as dying prematurely.
And honestly with what, 9 billion people ruining this planet, we could stand to shed a few from natural causes. (Yes, if I'm one of them so be it)
There's no such thing as dying prematurely.
And honestly with what, 9 billion people ruining this planet, we could stand to shed a few from natural causes. (Yes, if I'm one of them so be it)
Shut down all the ERs and hospitals for that matter.Welp, let's stop the cancer research right now guys, there's no point.
Shut down all the ERs and hospitals for that matter.
And antibiotics, antifungals, surgical intervention for dangerous acute (appendicitis) or recurring infections (otitis media), most dentistry, heart valve defects, strokes, so on and so forth. Just wait long enough, it will sort itself out, one way or the other!so fuck vaccines basically.
What tips do you guys have for using these things?
I'm normally up a couple hours past midnight, sleep study starts at like 9pm or so. I absolutely can't sleep on my back with a normal pillow.
This is why (well, one of two reasons) I refuse to have a sleep study done, despite being referred for it repeatedly. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I'm not going to sleep well laying flat on my back, or if I'm in bed 4-6 hours earlier than usual, much less both at once. If you want to study me, fine, but it's going to be on my terms. And yes, if my stubbornness leads to my "premature" death, so be it.
Here is my tip: I have met two persons with family members or friends who were diagnosed with sleep apnea, did not use their machine. One died in their sleep and the other from a fatal arrhythmia at a premature age due to cardiomyopathy.What tips do you guys have for using these things?
Did you post in the wrong thread? CPAP and sleep disorders are the subject at hand. Maybe you got a poor night's sleep.
I ordered a different hose thing but it works the same way.I just had to start it a few months ago. I don't like it, but it does get easier after a few weeks.
I'm using the same machine you have, and the ResMed Airfit P10 mask, which (after a few days of getting used to it) I find comfortable. I hardly know the straps are there because it's so lightweight, so that might be one to try if you haven't already.
The mouth coming open thing happens occasionally, but not as often as it did when I started. Best thing I ever did, if you can get over how ridiculous it looks, is put a HoseBuddy at the head of your bed to get that damn hose out of my way. It made things way, way more comfortable for me: Amazon link
Good luck!