I had a sleep study about 6 weeks ago and was diagnosed with sleep apnea yesterday. I must say that I had no idea how serious the condition is - I'd never heard of sleep apnea until about 2 years ago. My wife has pushed the issue and go me to go see the doctor. I was pretty resistent and didn't believe I really had a problem. Looking back I realize that for years I have been displaying symptoms (exhausted all the time, napping but always tired, depressed, etc.) - I thought I was just being lazy.
Anyway, I am setting up an appointment sleep therapy. I assume I will get a prescription for CPAP (the doctor went through the surgical procedures that might help but I would prefer to avoid surgery unless necessary). Are there any questions that I should ask or other advice your would give? I am going out today to get some of the books I read about in another thread.
Anyway I have been learning a lot reading the posts here.
Scott
newly diagnosed with sleep apnea
- MartiniLover
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Welcome Scott,
If you spend a lot time going through this forum you will learn a lot. I wish I had been more investigative when I first started. It would have saved me a lot of time and money.
Good Luck
If you spend a lot time going through this forum you will learn a lot. I wish I had been more investigative when I first started. It would have saved me a lot of time and money.
Good Luck
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Scott,
Most important lesson. Buy from cpap.com and save a ton of money.
Buy a Autotitrating cpap. You can always run it as a straight cpap if needed. I doubt you will want to though. Tell you Dr. this if he balks. You don't need a special Rx to buy an auto.
Buy the heated humidifier that goes with your cpap and use it.
If your pressure isn't too high buy the PB 420E package with software. By too high I would say anything over 14. Others may have their own idea of "too high" My self, I start tooting around 12. If you can afford c-flex and the size doesnt matter buy it ! https://www.cpap.com/productpage/1541
If it is high or you don't mind paying a bit extra buy the Respironics auto with C-CFlex.
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/1623
A safe bet for masks is the Resmed activa, Ultra mirage, Ultra mirage Full face or Swift nasal pillows. Most see to do well with these. Of course your opinion may differ.
Cheers,
Chris
Most important lesson. Buy from cpap.com and save a ton of money.
Buy a Autotitrating cpap. You can always run it as a straight cpap if needed. I doubt you will want to though. Tell you Dr. this if he balks. You don't need a special Rx to buy an auto.
Buy the heated humidifier that goes with your cpap and use it.
If your pressure isn't too high buy the PB 420E package with software. By too high I would say anything over 14. Others may have their own idea of "too high" My self, I start tooting around 12. If you can afford c-flex and the size doesnt matter buy it ! https://www.cpap.com/productpage/1541
If it is high or you don't mind paying a bit extra buy the Respironics auto with C-CFlex.
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/1623
A safe bet for masks is the Resmed activa, Ultra mirage, Ultra mirage Full face or Swift nasal pillows. Most see to do well with these. Of course your opinion may differ.
Cheers,
Chris
Last edited by chrisp on Sat Feb 12, 2005 6:49 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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What is not too high?chrisp wrote:Scott,
Most important lesson. Buy from cpap.com and save a ton of money.
Buy a Autotitrating cpap. You can always run it as a straight cpap if needed. I doubt you will want to though. Tell you Dr. this if he balks. You don't need a special Rx to buy an auto.
Buy the heated humidifier that goes with your cpap and use it.
If your pressure isn't too high buy the PB 420E package with software. https://www.cpap.com/productpage/1541
If it is high or you don't mind paying a bit extra buy the Respironics auto with C-CFlex.
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/1623
A safe bet for masks is the Resmed activa, Ultra mirage, Ultra mirage Full face or Swift nasal pillows. Most see to do well with these. Of course your opinion may differ.
Cheers,
Chris