Who has CPAP?

[MadJack]

I get mine today.

Did anything change for you after using it and how long did it take for you to notice the change? My doctor said most people don?t use it once they get it so something monitors how much you use it and if you don?t, insurance will not pay for it. All this is new to me. Any advice?


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[Dog lover]

CPAP changed my life. I've had several over seventeen years, but now I have a Dreamstation by Philips. Mine has a chip that allows my Dr. , the insurance company , and the DME to read the nightly facts. My Dr. likes it better than the others on the market. I wear a head set called Dreamwear. The air flow uses a piece that fits under both nostrils and above your top lip. It's the most pleasing and least restrictive I've used. With a CPAP you'll get a good night's sleep and feel refreshed the next day. I used to feel tired all afternoon before using the CPAP, now good all day. I couldn't miss a night without it. It may take a couple of days getting used to it, but stick with it, you won't regret it. You'll have questions, I'll try to answer them.
Good luck. Dog Lover

 

[MadJack]

CPAP changed my life. I've had several over seventeen years, but now I have a Dreamstation by Philips. Mine has a chip that allows my Dr. , the insurance company , and the DME to read the nightly facts. My Dr. likes it better than the others on the market. I wear a head set called Dreamwear. The air flow uses a piece that fits under both nostrils and above your top lip. It's the most pleasing and least restrictive I've used. With a CPAP you'll get a good night's sleep and feel refreshed the next day. I used to feel tired all afternoon before using the CPAP, now good all day. I couldn't miss a night without it. It may take a couple of days getting used to it, but stick with it, you won't regret it. You'll have questions, I'll try to answer them.
Good luck. Dog Lover

Thanks for the feedback. That's the exact machine I have. Tonight will be my first night using it. I always am fatigued during the day and have been for like the last 15 years. I'm really hoping this solves that.

I'm going to Vegas on Monday. When you travel do you check it packed in your luggage or do you carry on? I hate carry on and like checking my bags, do you think it's safe to pack in my suitcase or should I carry it on with me?

 

[JOSHNAUDI]

I have a buddy who started using one about 6 weeks ago who couldn't get through the day without a nap. He said he couldn't believe how dramatic the difference was in how he felt. No more naps. He said it took a little while to get use to the air being forced in to his lungs. He said it's like you're full of air and more is blowing and it made exhaling difficult but he is a true convert and talks about how much better he feels in the morning. He actually cut back on coffee because he said he didn't need it anymore.

Good luck on Cpap & Vegas

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[MadJack]

I have a buddy who started using one about 6 weeks ago who couldn't get through the day without a nap. He said he couldn't believe how dramatic the difference was in how he felt. No more naps. He said it took a little while to get use to the air being forced in to his lungs. He said it's like you're full of air and more is blowing and it made exhaling difficult but he is a true convert and talks about how much better he feels in the morning. He actually cut back on coffee because he said he didn't need it anymore.

Good luck on Cpap & Vegas

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Sounds like me and everybody else I've talked to or heard about that uses those things. If it gives me more energy during the day it's well worth the small inconvenience.

 

[Old School]

Thanks for the feedback. That's the exact machine I have. Tonight will be my first night using it. I always am fatigued during the day and have been for like the last 15 years. I'm really hoping this solves that.

I'm going to Vegas on Monday. When you travel do you check it packed in your luggage or do you carry on? I hate carry on and like checking my bags, do you think it's safe to pack in my suitcase or should I carry it on with me?

hope it works for you my friend...

 

[MadJack]

hope it works for you my friend...

Me too. I really think that will solve my problem with fatigue.

 

[Dog lover]

Jack, I carry mine on, only because when I get to my destination I want to have it and not be dependent on some questionable baggage handlers.

 

[MadJack]

Jack, I carry mine on, only because when I get to my destination I want to have it and not be dependent on some questionable baggage handlers.

That's what another CPAP user told me. I'm not dependent on the thing yet so I think I'll take my chances on the baggage handlers for this trip. I just hate carrying things around the airports and I'm already carrying a laptop so that's enough for now.

First night was a little restless at times but I got 8 hours of sleep in and I'm sure more quality sleep than I usually get. Getting 8 hours is a lot too, I usually get around 6.

 

[zoomer]

I have a buddy who started using one about 6 weeks ago who couldn't get through the day without a nap. He said he couldn't believe how dramatic the difference was in how he felt. No more naps. He said it took a little while to get use to the air being forced in to his lungs. He said it's like you're full of air and more is blowing and it made exhaling difficult but he is a true convert and talks about how much better he feels in the morning. He actually cut back on coffee because he said he didn't need it anymore.

Good luck on Cpap & Vegas

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maybe all that coffee was keeping him awake at night.:SIB

 

[StevieD]

I have had one for years. I noticed the change immediately.

 

[Betone]

I have a friend that has been using for over 10 years and swears by this. Hope this is working out for you?
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[patlives]

I have a friend that has been using for over 10 years and swears by this. Hope this is working out for you?
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Most importantly, it will extend your life! If you have sleep apnea then you literally stop breathing for short periods at night. Doctors told my father that using a cpap extended his life by over 6 years!

 

[Wineguy]

That's what another CPAP user told me. I'm not dependent on the thing yet so I think I'll take my chances on the baggage handlers for this trip. I just hate carrying things around the airports and I'm already carrying a laptop so that's enough for now.

First night was a little restless at times but I got 8 hours of sleep in and I'm sure more quality sleep than I usually get. Getting 8 hours is a lot too, I usually get around 6.

Two friends use them and each one carries them on. They love sleeping at night now. Good luck Jack.