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I tried the Pure Sleep, did not help with my snoring (according to my wife), I sent it back and got a full refund. This was little over a yr ago.

I USED A C-PAP MACHINE, IT SEEMED FINE UNTIL SUMMER THEN IT MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WAS SUFFOCATING. I BOUGHT A PURE SLEEP FROM THE ADVICE FROM A FRIEND. YES IT MADE MY TEETH SORE BUT AFTER A WHILE IT QUIT DOING THAT. WITHIN TWO DAYS I STARTED WAKING UP EARLY AND FEELING GREAT, NOT TIRED AND SLEEPY. IF I DON'T WEAR IT I DON'T WANT TO GET OUT OF BED AND WHEN I DO I FEEL TIRED. SOMETIMES IN THE NIGHT I LOOSE IT BUT IF I GET TO USE IT AT LEAST 4 HOURS I STILL FEEL GOOD WHEN I AWAKE. THE C-PAP NEVER MADE ME FEEL ANY DIFFERENT ON ENERGY. WHEN I TOOK THE C-PAP TEST THE LADY WHO GAVE IT TO ME SAID I WOULD QUIT GETTING UP IN THE NIGHT FOR BATHROOM CALLS. SHE WAS RIGHT BUT SO IT IS WITH THE PURE SLEEP. I DON'T ENJOY WEARING IT BUT THE BENEFITS ARE WORTH IT SO I DO WHAT I HAVE TO DO, ITS BETTER THAN ALL THOSE BATHROOM CALLS. THE C-PAP IS ANNOYING IF YOU HAVE TO GET UP AND ANSWER THE PHONE. THE ONLY THING THAT REALLY SCARED ME WAS SLEEPING WITH MY BOYFRIEND WHO WAS A VIETNAM VET WHO WAS IN THE JUNGLE. SCARY TO WAKE UP IN THE NIGHT AND HE WOULDN'T KNOW WHO I WAS WITH THAT MASK ON MY FACE.

(From the PureSleep Company). Hi all - this is our first post to the forum. We saw this recent post and wanted to make a clarification. PureSleep is only indicated to reduce snoring. It is not indicated to treat any disease including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). If you are using PureSleep to treat OSA or any other condition, please seek the advice of your physician before continuing use.

I just wanted to share my experience, I tried this product a few years ago for about 3 days and it just did not work for me. I kept waking up because of the pain in my teeth. I may have weak gums and I may also be grinding my teeth in my sleep which may complicate things with the device.

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I have done an experiment using PureSleep in combination with CPAP, results are here:

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=62226&p=643353#p643353

Bottom line: for me the device reduces some but not all of the obstructive episodes. It is likely limited by its tendency to slip out of position once the jaw is relaxed (as occurs during REM sleep).
Also, my OSA occurs due to the base of my tongue collapsing onto my airway -- others with more "upstream" obstructions are less likely to benefit from this treatment.

Hey there! I'm just to report on everyone's posts regarding puresleep. I've recently had my own sleep study, and it was found that I do not qualify as a "sleep apnea" patient, because my oxygen deprivation doesn't dip far enough and for long enough. That being said, my internist has basically stated that I am definitely in the beginning stages. He recommends trying puresleep because it is a low cost alternative to the more expensive dental devices that are used for treating airway obstructions during sleep. He 'prescribed' it for me to see if I can tolerate a dental device- before I indulge in the more expensive, more comfortable and more reliable dental device. He definitely acknowledged that as an online product it must not state sleep apnea, simply because of law suits. However, it is what it is- and many people have found great success with deeper sleep. (btw, if you are not technically classified as a sleep apnea patient, this seems to be the best way to get into a medical device. The dental devices are not covered by insurance or dental coverage, since only a failed cpap result can get you coverage. So, if you want to see if a dental device could be your least invasive move, puresleep seems to be a nice way to get pulled in...) Says the girl who just ordered one... in desperate need of sleep...

I have also wondered about the pure sleep mouthpiece or other similar inexpensive one.

Anyone have any good experiences with these? I only have mild apnea, so I wondered if it might help.

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Axxel wrote:I have also wondered about the pure sleep mouthpiece or other similar inexpensive one.

Anyone have any good experiences with these? I only have mild apnea, so I wondered if it might help.

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I think the only way to know for sure if it works for you is to have a sleep study done while wearing one.

A few years ago I ordered puresleep, before I knew I had apnea. I snored like a lumberjack, and my husband was sick to death of it. It totally stopped my snoring.

Fast forward to my sleep study--I forgot to take it with me, but hubby brought it about halfway through the night. The next day the tech let it "slip" that while I was wearing the puresleep, my O2 level sometimes made it above 90%, but that was all the info I could wrangle out of him. I was diagnosed with severe OSA, I am assuming based on my sleep before I used the device.

Someone with mild OSA might benefit from it, but again, the only way to know for sure is to wear it during a study.

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That is a good idea. Looking at many of the posts in this thread, I suspect that the Puresleep Co. periodically posts anonymous endorsements to keep this old thread alive and generate interests in their device.

Resister wrote:

Axxel wrote:I have also wondered about the pure sleep mouthpiece or other similar inexpensive one.

Anyone have any good experiences with these? I only have mild apnea, so I wondered if it might help.

Please don't comment if you are new at cpaptalk. Don't want spam.

I think the only way to know for sure if it works for you is to have a sleep study done while wearing one.

A few years ago I ordered puresleep, before I knew I had apnea. I snored like a lumberjack, and my husband was sick to death of it. It totally stopped my snoring.

Fast forward to my sleep study--I forgot to take it with me, but hubby brought it about halfway through the night. The next day the tech let it "slip" that while I was wearing the puresleep, my O2 level sometimes made it above 90%, but that was all the info I could wrangle out of him. I was diagnosed with severe OSA, I am assuming based on my sleep before I used the device.

Someone with mild OSA might benefit from it, but again, the only way to know for sure is to wear it during a study.

Yes of course to know how it affects apnea, one would need to wear it during sleep study.

I wonder if it has helped any people feel like they are getting better quality of sleep though.

I didn't notice any difference in my quality of sleep while using it--but I didn't know I wasn't getting quality sleep in the first place. At that time I thought my only issue was snoring. Now, the few times I fall asleep WITHOUT my mask and WITH my puresleep (yes, beat me over the head, I do it sometimes!) I feel like I get better sleep, probably because I'm not fully accustomed to my Pap.

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I'm a guest and found this thread after seeing one of their TV ads. Sounded fishy to me and none of the other sites Google gave me was obviously NOT a surrogate site for them. That's why I was looking here.

I've been using this device for two years. It is the ONLY thing I have ever bought from a TV add, as I am very skeptical of TV rip offs. Bottom line for me....stops my snoring and gagging. My marriage was on the line and I had no other option. Couldn't get ANY sleep with the Bipap, nor could my wife. It feels very similar to my night guard, which costs $400. I'm not saying you should try it. I have trouble with dry mouth, and can't sleep on my back. But I was desperate and it was the only thing I've tried that was reasonably priced. My sleep Doc doesn't like it, but I have a closet full of gear that he has sold me that I can't use. I tried Bipap for a full year, even lowering the pressure down to 14, and still couldn't get used to it. I'm still frustrated, but usually manage 6 to 7 hours of interrupted sleep. My wife is much happier.

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