Anyone tried SonaPillow?

kidknits · Post by **kidknits** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 9:52 am

HI

I got an email from Brookstone which described the Sona Pillow. It's apparently an FDA approved medical device for treating (?) mild OSA. Has anyone given it a try? I've been on cpap for a year and have mild apnea. I'd love for a simpler solution!!!

Here's the link: http://www.sonapillow.com/

DawnTCB · Post by **DawnTCB** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:19 am

I have no opinion on this but just an observation... why is it every over-the-counter snore/sleep remedy is so expensive???

I am pretty good at sewing, and I have been drawing out some ideas for a pillow for myself that would accommodate my mask a little better. It seems like this is a good design, but some fabric and foam and a needle and thread might be able to make something similar and cost about $5.

I don't fault these designers for wanting to make money, but it still seems like $99 to try and see if it helps is a little excessive.

My two cents, nothing more.

Dawn

roster · Post by **roster** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 6:32 pm

The one that gets good comments on this forum is PAPillow, http://www.papillow.com/.

Search this forum for "PAPillow" or wait for someone that actually uses it to chime in before you order anything.

kidknits · Post by **kidknits** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 11:51 am

thanks.... I was just wondering if it really could "cure" mild apnea! The pap pillow is for cpap users.... not supposed to hep with apnea, I don't think. Anyway, my apnea is mild, I feel a million times better on cpap, but would love to ditch the mask

skjansen · Post by **skjansen** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 1:52 pm

I do have an opinion about the Sonapillow. I bought one and it has made a world of difference in my numbers each morning. It keeps me from sleeping on my back and as a result I have gone from an AHI of around 7 to an AHI of around 1. I still have to use CPAP because I have a severe case of sleep apnea, but this is the best pillow I have found. To me the papillow looks like it will allow you to roll over on your back and if the majority of your apneas are when you are in the supine position, I do not think the papillow owuld be much help. This is just my opinion.

roster · Post by **roster** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 3:27 pm

[quote="skjansen"]I do have an opinion about the Sonapillow. I bought one and it has made a world of difference in my numbers each morning. .......

jilkurtz · Post by **jilkurtz** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 5:07 pm

regarding the cost of these specialty pillows --

Yes, they are expensive. But the demand is small in comparison to the R&D required. In addition, they require much more time to make than a simple rectangular pillow.

For example, a friend showed me the PaPpillow. Since I am extremely good at capturing data from the computer I was able to recreate the design in Adobe Illustrator and decided to make my own.

Using a good quality pillow I bought on sale for $3.50 I was able to make a Pappillow look-alike.

But with all the curves and the quilted side, aligning the top and the bottom with the box edge construction took me 3.5 hours. And I sew professionally and fast. So, at the rate I normally charge for sewing, I certainly couldn't make this pillow and sell it for the price that the companies are selling it for.

Just my 2 cents on that subject.

Regarding a pillow that makes you sleep face down? No way would I do that. It's SO BAD for your spine. You may cure the apnea only to end up with spinal surgery. Been there, done that. No thanks.

guest-newbieinohio · Post by **guest-newbieinohio** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:13 am

I've had the sonapillow for nearly a week. It took a few days for me to break it in. At first it seemed too firm and too high. But after several nights of use it has gotten more comfortable. The pillow does position your jaw so you are angled down but it doesn't make you sleep on your face. I find it keeps my mouth closed which helps avoid mouth breathing. At this point I'm still taping but I am considering trying to go without and see what happens. Unfortunately, I do not have a card reader so I don't have any hard data to confirm this but I do feel better. I hope this helps.

roster · Post by **roster** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:45 am

guest-newbieinohio wrote:I've had the sonapillow for nearly a week. It took a few days for me to break it in. At first it seemed too firm and too high. But after several nights of use it has gotten more comfortable. The pillow does position your jaw so you are angled down but it doesn't make you sleep on your face. I find it keeps my mouth closed which helps avoid mouth breathing. At this point I'm still taping but I am considering trying to go without and see what happens. Unfortunately, I do not have a card reader so I don't have any hard data to confirm this but I do feel better. I hope this helps.

Give us an update as things change. This pillow has now drawn my attention but I don't want to buy one and then end up with it taking up space in our crowded closets.

SnoreNoMore2005 · Post by **SnoreNoMore2005** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 8:49 am

I saw the sona pillow at the Brookstone store and thought I would check out the comments on this site. One point about Brookstone stores.

I bought a hair trimmer at brookstone about two weeks ago. I didn't think it worked very well so I returned it about a week later. They asked me if I used it. I said I had tried it once. They told me sorry... I can't return it because it's a personal item and has been used. They offered to give me another one of the same item. I said no thanks and drove to the mall down the street which also had a Brookstone store. This time when they asked me if I used it, I said 'no'. I hated to do that, but this store's return policy has gone from good to terrible. I predict brookstone will be out of business within the year.

I'll ask them in advance if the sona pillow is returnable if I'm not satisfied.

SnoreNoMore2005

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