I know at least 5 off the top of my head who didn't need one after a study. I think you must have a script. Why? I don't know other than setting the pressure, I dont know what else the medical profession does afyrt you take it home. I would be lost without mine, I mean real anxious about sleeping.
Sleep Apnea - sleep studies
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A sleep study next month is the final step on "why do I go into afib" while I sleep? I've done the doppler, stress, echo and wore the dang heart monitor for a week. This started in July when my fit bit indicated I was having multiple afib episodes while I sleep. The heart monitor indicated I was, but all the tests were "unremarkable". Everything is starting to appear that my year of chemo is still the gift that keeps on giving. Thanks for the reminder about broken noses; mine has been broken 3x. I'm on 2 pricey rx and haven't had an episode since, but at $200 @ month, I hope this isn't the permanent solution.
Mine comes out of the top of my head and pivots. I roll around a lot. If you lay on one side the other feeds air. I bought pads on amazon if there are any marks on my face in the morning usually gone in an hour.
The sleep study is important for determining the type of CPAP, type of mask, and the appropriate settings for your best results. It may seem like a lot of steps, but it's worth it to get the best fit for your needs.
I have an airsense P10. and I use the nasal pillow style of mask. I sleep on my side, so not having big ol' hoses on either side of my face was important to me. You need to maintain your CPAP. If you insurance covers it you can purchase the replacement supplies online. Some of the companies will file for you, others send you receipts and you file your own claim. Remember that if you're trying to get one without an Rx, you will be paying out of pocket for not just the CPAP but also all of the supplies (and there are a LOT of supplies if you want to use your CPAP safely).
I slept on my side for the study. I talked them into letting me come in later in the evening (10p instead of 8p) as I am a night owl and knew I would struggle to fall asleep that early. There was about an hour of setup, then the lights went out. I also requested and received a fan...I need the white noise and the air movement.
I did one about a year ago and my life has never been better. I was having about 115 events/hours (basically I was dead). Got a full face msk CPAP and loveit. Sure it sucks, but I feel so much better.
Ok ill share.
For most of my life ive snored. About 2018 my wife told me that my snoring had gotten louder and that it seemed like i was holding my breathe too long. There were some nights where it was so bad she would move to the couch (facepalm) to be able to sleep. At that time, i brushed it off and told her id figure it out. I didnt.
I began to have problems with severe acid reflux, night sweats, and i would wake myself up throughout the night gasping for air.
Then, I began to have problems with daytime drowsiness, feeling like crap, and weight gain. It got so bad i began to fall asleep at work, and my work performance started to decline.
At this time i did my research and sought out my doctor for a referral for a sleep study.
Took a couple weeks to get my sleep study set up, but i able to do the ‘at home’ study. Sleep dr told me they’d have my results in about a week and call me. Sleep dr called me back 2 days after my study to tell me i had SEVERE (70-90 events/hr) obstructive sleep apnea, and that he wanted me to get set up for a cpap machine. Few days later i visited the medical equipment people and got my cpap.
First night i was only able to use it for about 6 hours, but i felt immensely better.
i have been ‘compliant‘ with my cpap since the day ive gotten it, and almost immediately following things started to get better. While im not excited about the recurring monthly monitoring charges, i will accept them if it means i can live my life to the fullest.
My biggest regret in life thus far, is that i didnt ask for help earlier.
For most of my life ive snored. About 2018 my wife told me that my snoring had gotten louder and that it seemed like i was holding my breathe too long. There were some nights where it was so bad she would move to the couch (facepalm) to be able to sleep. At that time, i brushed it off and told her id figure it out. I didnt.
I began to have problems with severe acid reflux, night sweats, and i would wake myself up throughout the night gasping for air.
Then, I began to have problems with daytime drowsiness, feeling like crap, and weight gain. It got so bad i began to fall asleep at work, and my work performance started to decline.
At this time i did my research and sought out my doctor for a referral for a sleep study.
Took a couple weeks to get my sleep study set up, but i able to do the ‘at home’ study. Sleep dr told me they’d have my results in about a week and call me. Sleep dr called me back 2 days after my study to tell me i had SEVERE (70-90 events/hr) obstructive sleep apnea, and that he wanted me to get set up for a cpap machine. Few days later i visited the medical equipment people and got my cpap.
First night i was only able to use it for about 6 hours, but i felt immensely better.
i have been ‘compliant‘ with my cpap since the day ive gotten it, and almost immediately following things started to get better. While im not excited about the recurring monthly monitoring charges, i will accept them if it means i can live my life to the fullest.
My biggest regret in life thus far, is that i didnt ask for help earlier.
