The Dangers Are REAL - Is It Too Late For Me?

Otter wrote:"By the way, spending the night with me is a bit like trying to sleep through an argument between Darth Vader and a drunken shop vac."

Thru it all you still have your sense of humor my friend!

Your post is a BIG help. I'm not able to go into the detail you did but you certainly did your homework. I'm glad we have the forum as help because it would be so easy to miss some important details and throw money away on something that wont do the job.

I'm glad I did wait somewhat as I was very close to getting the IP. Well, getting the script would have prevented me and held me up but without some of the detailed post, like yours, that came later I would realize how important more detailed reports is when going the "self" route.

I'm sure I'm going with the s9 but not completely. I have a few extra at this point and the way I figure is.. doing a titration at a clinic would surely set me back $400, not sure but I know they're not cheap, and if I'd got the IP plus a titration study I'd be about same cost either way.

Mask, i'm not totally sure on yet. I"ve suffered sever allergies all my life. I'm a bit concerned about getting proper fit and readings as we're getting into spring. I can just see me having to pull this thing off in time to sneeze and all kinds of things. My allergies have been bad since I was 8 or 9. This year I seem to do a bit better. I'm thinking a mask might actully improve my night allergies due to breathing clean and humidified air. Only time will tell but I've gotta get thru it somehow.

Best of luck to you Otter, let's get going so we also can post some success stories and help/encourage others who are struggling.

As always..THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR HELPFUL POST AND ENCOURAGEMENT!!

desforsleep wrote:James,

Welcome to the forum. I have found a lot of support here. I too have gone undiagnosed for most likely most of my life. I am 48 now. I began to have the joint and muscle pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, headache, night terrors, waking chocked gasping for air and heart pounding in my ears. I kept telling one doc after the other. I finally got referred to a cardiologist who diagnosied me as soon as all this came out my mouth!!.. Saying that to say this. The cardiologist has informed me that my heart has been compromised and I have some minor right sided heart failure... HOWEVER he also said that my body will repair itself with proper treatment and compliance to therapy. our bodies may never be perfect , I am sure there will be some lasting effect, but there is hope. I have only began thereapy. I am in about a month and have my ups and downs.. victories and setbacks.. But I am determined for no more damage to be done to my body by osa. I also have a little more energy than before.. not everyday.. but a lot of days.

Hang in there!! It is never to late!

Thank you for sharing your story and your input. Wishing you the best in your recovery and better health!