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by nwdzsarahb
Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trying to adjust while following insurance requirements
Replies: 31
Views: 3688

Re: Trying to adjust while following insurance requirements

To the people asking further questions, thank you. To the people judging me, I'm not stupid and know that it's not helping if I'm not using it. I would return it before I would let it sit unused in a closet. I try to fall asleep with it every night. I have mild apnea and have never woke up choking o...
by nwdzsarahb
Tue Feb 02, 2016 3:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trying to adjust while following insurance requirements
Replies: 31
Views: 3688

Re: Trying to adjust while following insurance requirements

My insurance gave me 3 mos. to reach that level of compliance, but I reached it much earlier. How long does yours give you, it can't be immediate. You'll get there. Yes, it's three months, but the required compliance is evaluated each month (have to use it 4 hours, 70% of the time in 30 consecutive...
by nwdzsarahb
Tue Feb 02, 2016 3:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trying to adjust while following insurance requirements
Replies: 31
Views: 3688

Re: Trying to adjust while following insurance requirements

I just lay there awake with it on. It's not uncomfortable, but I'm distracted when I have it on. It also creates pressure in my ear that is very uncomfortable. Even if it's not recommended, I'd much rather take it off and sleep than go back to functioning on little to no sleep that I experienced the...
by nwdzsarahb
Tue Feb 02, 2016 3:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trying to adjust while following insurance requirements
Replies: 31
Views: 3688

Trying to adjust while following insurance requirements

I am about 5 days into this CPAP experience. I've recently had other sleeping issues including anxiety and insomnia that came about after a hospital stay. I felt like I was just getting back on track sleeping (with the help of medication) when I had to add the CPAP. I can't yet sleep much with it on...