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RSHERMVIKES said:
Was tested for sleep apnea many years ago at a hotel where L&M hospital rented 2 rooms see through mirror, etc.
The test showed I had 145 episodes, any one could kill you!
I was worried about wearing a mask as I'm a hyper/finicky sleeper! At 77 I now sleep through the night! I have the below nose small mask!
I now use a Bi-pap (same idea more advanced) and I just saw my sleep Doctor last week and she said my machine says I average 4.5 episodes a night! Excellent under 5.0!
I used to snore I don't think I snore now but I live alone so even if I did I don't disturb anyone!
Please check for sleep apnea! Insurance paid for the testing for me!
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Hold up.

You're 77!?!?

:cool::cool:
 
Personal update. My doctor set me up for a sleep study. Apparently, 30-35 episodes an hour (not sure what qualifies as an episode) is mild to moderate apnea, over 55 is severe. I was having 83 an hour. Got the nasal pillow CPAP a couple months ago.

Changed my life. I had no idea what a horrible night's sleep I was having, even with that mouthpiece. It was easy to get use to. It's not the full face mask. I now go to bed at 10:00-10:30 and sleep straight through to 6:30 without getting up once.

More than that? I have a ton more energy, been going to the gym more, working out harder. And it definitely has cleared any brain fog. My thinking is clear as a bell and almost surprises me at some of the ideas or thoughts I say now at work. I don't nod off on the couch or nap at ALL in the middle of any days. If anyone is sitting there saying "No way am I getting one of those things", stop being an idiot. I said the same thing and I wish I got this year's ago.
 
Deepster said:
Personal update. My doctor set me up for a sleep study. Apparently, 30-35 episodes an hour (not sure what qualifies as an episode) is mild to moderate apnea, over 55 is severe. I was having 83 an hour. Got the nasal pillow CPAP a couple months ago.

Changed my life. I had no idea what a horrible night's sleep I was having, even with that mouthpiece. It was easy to get use to. It's not the full face mask. I now go to bed at 10:00-10:30 and sleep straight through to 6:30 without getting up once.

More than that? I have a ton more energy, been going to the gym more, working out harder. And it definitely has cleared any brain fog. My thinking is clear as a bell and almost surprises me at some of the ideas or thoughts I say now at work. I don't nod off on the couch or nap at ALL in the middle of any days. If anyone is sitting there saying "No way am I getting one of those things", stop being an idiot. I said the same thing and I wish I got this year's ago.
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Damn that’s great and actually inspired me to reach out to my doctor to set up a sleep study. I’ve been tired/lethargic for years and brain fog started a few years ago. Thought it was just getting old and keeping up with life having two active kids but maybe it’s more than that.
 
Deepster said:
Personal update. My doctor set me up for a sleep study. Apparently, 30-35 episodes an hour (not sure what qualifies as an episode) is mild to moderate apnea, over 55 is severe. I was having 83 an hour. Got the nasal pillow CPAP a couple months ago.

Changed my life. I had no idea what a horrible night's sleep I was having, even with that mouthpiece. It was easy to get use to. It's not the full face mask. I now go to bed at 10:00-10:30 and sleep straight through to 6:30 without getting up once.

More than that? I have a ton more energy, been going to the gym more, working out harder. And it definitely has cleared any brain fog. My thinking is clear as a bell and almost surprises me at some of the ideas or thoughts I say now at work. I don't nod off on the couch or nap at ALL in the middle of any days. If anyone is sitting there saying "No way am I getting one of those things", stop being an idiot. I said the same thing and I wish I got this year's ago.
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That is great news. It really makes a huge difference in the quality of sleep, which affects everything else. It's a dangerous condition and the CPAP not only helps mitigate those risks, but you feel better too. I really can't sleep without mine. No dental tool is solving it, your airway literally closes from the vacuum effect.

I tried probably a dozen masks before settling on the Aifit P10 Nasal Pillows. Don't be shy about trying new ones. I also found that supplies/masks are cheaper on Amazon than via the homecare provider, even with insurance (they seem to inflate the price dramatically). Final tip, wash the hose regularly. I find two weeks is sufficient. Wash the humidifier chamber too if you use it. I have given myself more than one upper respiratory infection by being lax about that.
 
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StllH8L8ner said:
Damn that’s great and actually inspired me to reach out to my doctor to set up a sleep study. I’ve been tired/lethargic for years and brain fog started a few years ago. Thought it was just getting old and keeping up with life having two active kids but maybe it’s more than that.
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Message me in the inbox if you have any questions you don’t want to put here. Good luck and glad I could help.
 
I had my annual checkup with the sleep Dr. this morning. All good. Saw this little gizmo (Resmed AirMini) while I was there and mentioned it, because my machine is big and a real pain for travel. She wrote me a prescription and I just ordered one. The place I ordered from had 25% off for Memorial Day (Apria direct).

 
HuskyHawk said:
I had my annual checkup with the sleep Dr. this morning. All good. Saw this little gizmo (Resmed AirMini) while I was there and mentioned it, because my machine is big and a real pain for travel. She wrote me a prescription and I just ordered one. The place I ordered from had 25% off for Memorial Day (Apria direct).

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I bought one of these for travel and I liked it so much I use it every night now. There's a couple of cons with it, but overall it's a good experience. The negatives include the fact that it won't use standard gear so you have to get special AirMini gear, or a converter to use your regular hose and face mask, etc.. The second one is a little counterintuitive. The unit is so small and light that it is easy to pull off a nightstand if you straight too far from the side of the bed. They have a separate hanger that would allow you to hang your mattress on the side bar of the bed. I may get that eventually.

I don't know how old your existing machine is, but there's been a big technology jump since I last bought mine, including stats on well, you sleep with the new AirMini. It was interesting at first, but now I don't pay attention to it. Based on the stats, I've come to wonder if I still need a CPAP. At some point this year I'd like to go in and do a new sleep study just to double check that. Most nights, the pressure the machine utilizes to maintain my airway is very low.

Good luck with the AirMini. As I said, I like it.
 
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CL82 said:
I bought one of these for travel and I liked it so much I use it every night now. There's a couple of cons with it, but overall it's a good experience. The negatives include the fact that it won't use standard gear so you have to get special AirMini gear, or a converter to use your regular hose and face mask, etc.. The second one is a little counterintuitive. The unit is so small and light that it is easy to pull off a nightstand if you straight too far from the side of the bed. They have a separate hanger that would allow you to hang your mattress on the side bar of the bed. I may get that eventually.

I don't know how old your existing machine is, but there's been a big technology jump since I last bought mine, including stats on well, you sleep with the new AirMini. It was interesting at first, but now I don't pay attention to it. Based on the stats, I've come to wonder if I still need a CPAP. At some point this year I'd like to go in and do a new sleep study just to double check that. Most nights, the pressure the machine utilizes to maintain my airway is very low.

Good luck with the AirMini. As I said, I like it.
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I love it for travel. Packing the big one up was a huge pain. I just bought the $10 plastic adaptor so can use existing hoses. I keep a separate hose, mask etc. for travel with the device. I don't really check my stats on the app since my use is infrequent.

I'm on my 3rd main CPAP device because one was replaced and then the other was recalled. At the very least the mini is a reliable backup if needed. My original system was better designed than the last two, they seem to be getting worse. I assume my next one may be better, with app support etc. Will need a new Sleep Dr. if I move anyway.
 
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