Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread - Page 17

icehog3 · 01-03-2011, 02:05 PM

All I notice so far is a big difference in my bloated stomach.

357 · 01-03-2011, 02:27 PM

I've been prodding my BIL to get his apnea checked out. He stops breating for over a minute at times. He's probably 5-10 & 260 lbs, so weight is obviously a factor.

Anyway, I'll keep you in my prayers Tom. My step-dad is also a big benefactor of the CPAP machines. I hope you find what configuration works best for you.

icehog3 · 01-04-2011, 08:09 PM

Got a full face mask from my doc today....tried it with a CPAP in the office and it feels much better for me than the nose mask....but I will wait to see how it works at home.

kelmac07 · 01-04-2011, 08:10 PM

Not gonna tell you that you're gonna love it...easier to tolerate...but HUGE difference from the one that doesn't cover your mouth. Sweet dreams!!

icehog3 · 01-04-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Not gonna tell you that you're gonna love it...easier to tolerate...but HUGE difference from the one that doesn't cover your mouth. Sweet dreams!!

Anything that keeps my intestines from inflating and making me look 6 months pregnant will be an improvement Mac!

pnoon · 01-04-2011, 08:39 PM

Best of luck, Tom.
I started with the full face mask and it's worked fine for me.

icehog3 · 01-23-2011, 02:36 PM

With me it was definitely from inhaling air. My CPAP is set at 14, but I am a mouth breather at night and swallowed air all night long.

Switched to a full face mask and the problem got better and better, to the point where after 3 weeks I don't seem to be swallowing much air at all. Do you use the nasal mask or a full face?

FriendlyMan · 01-23-2011, 02:38 PM

Its a medium face mask

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Originally Posted by icehog3

With me it was definitely from inhaling air. My CPAP is set at 14, but I am a mouth breather at night and swallowed air all night long.

Switched to a full face mask and the problem got better and better, to the point where after 3 weeks I don't seem to be swallowing much air at all. Do you use the nasal mask or a full face?

icehog3 · 01-23-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FriendlyMan

Its a medium face mask

Ever try one of those slings to keep your mouth closed while you sleep, or do you think the machine is just too forceful?

01-23-2011, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Ever try one of those slings to keep your mouth closed while you sleep, or do you think the machine is just too forceful?

I went to a full face mask as I couldn't bring myself to wear a sling. (I'm ugly enough as it is. )

icehog3 · 01-23-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

I went to a full face mask as I couldn't bring myself to wear a sling. (I'm ugly enough as it is. )

I have seen myself in both the sling and the mask, and neither is very sexy, AL.

12stones · 01-23-2011, 05:31 PM

Welcome to the club, Tom. Hope it's getting better for you.

icehog3 · 01-24-2011, 12:02 AM

Thanks Ricky...it was hard to tell if there was any improvement until I had to sleep w/o the mask one night. I think it is starting to make a difference.

CigarNut · 01-24-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Thanks Ricky...it was hard to tell if there was any improvement until I had to sleep w/o the mask one night. I think it is starting to make a difference.

That's really good news Tom!

And, you gotta admit -- when you are wearing that mask, that's a real look, isn't it! Really attracts the ladies

icehog3 · 01-24-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

And, you gotta admit -- when you are wearing that mask, that's a real look, isn't it! Really attracts the ladies

Especially ones that have a thing for Hannibal Lector, Michael.

12stones · 01-24-2011, 04:53 AM

Takes a little while to get used to. Wait a few months and then try to sleep without it.

CigarNut · 01-24-2011, 10:51 AM

That must be it! My wife is turned on my by Hannibal Lector look! (At least she's still turned on

)

icehog3 · 01-28-2011, 10:21 AM

Sounds like relatively good news Jeff...glad you don't have the full-blown apnea.

FriendlyMan · 02-08-2011, 02:26 PM

I got a hold of a copy of my new sleep study report. I finally went for the study a week ago. It seems like I'm going to switch over from bipap to cpap. I really don't understand much of this report. Maybe some here could explain it better. Doctor's don't have time for these thing

My bipap was set for 16 Exhale 20 Inhale , Im waiting for the doc to writ the Rx but it says here 13cm H20 Cpap on the remarks.

sleep Efficiency:88 percent
Time in bed 416.5 minutes
sleep period time 397.0
Total sleep Time 365.5
Sleep onset 11.5 Minutes

Sleep disruption events Count index
Arousals 47 7.7
Awakenings 18 3.0
Arousals + Awakening 65 10.7

There is more here, if anyone can explain or has more question please ask.

Thanks

icehog3 · 02-08-2011, 03:51 PM

In simple terms, I believe it means that your normal sleep pattern is disturbed 65 times an hour, or more than once every minute. This is right about were mine was when I had my sleep studies, and it is fairly severe sleep apnea.

20 is a real high setting for inhalation, you have the BiPAP (which I do not) which differentiates between inhale and exhale pressure. Mine is a straight CPAP, set at 14. Do you know if your BiPAP will have "ramp time" (starting out at a lower pressure and slowly increasing), or will it start right at 20?

Are you getting a nasal mask or full face mask?

01-03-2011, 02:05 PM	#1
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,938 Trading: (60)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread All I notice so far is a big difference in my bloated stomach. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-03-2011, 02:27 PM	#2
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread I've been prodding my BIL to get his apnea checked out. He stops breating for over a minute at times. He's probably 5-10 & 260 lbs, so weight is obviously a factor. Anyway, I'll keep you in my prayers Tom. My step-dad is also a big benefactor of the CPAP machines. I hope you find what configuration works best for you. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

01-04-2011, 08:09 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,938 Trading: (60)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Got a full face mask from my doc today....tried it with a CPAP in the office and it feels much better for me than the nose mask....but I will wait to see how it works at home. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-04-2011, 08:10 PM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Not gonna tell you that you're gonna love it...easier to tolerate...but HUGE difference from the one that doesn't cover your mouth. Sweet dreams!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-04-2011, 08:39 PM	#6
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Best of luck, Tom. I started with the full face mask and it's worked fine for me. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

01-23-2011, 02:36 PM	#7
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,938 Trading: (60)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread With me it was definitely from inhaling air. My CPAP is set at 14, but I am a mouth breather at night and swallowed air all night long. Switched to a full face mask and the problem got better and better, to the point where after 3 weeks I don't seem to be swallowing much air at all. Do you use the nasal mask or a full face? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-23-2011, 05:31 PM	#12
12stones Yo Mama is so... Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Ricky Location: Houston, TX Posts: 184 Trading: (1)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Welcome to the club, Tom. Hope it's getting better for you.

01-24-2011, 12:02 AM	#13
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,938 Trading: (60)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Thanks Ricky...it was hard to tell if there was any improvement until I had to sleep w/o the mask one night. I think it is starting to make a difference. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-24-2011, 04:53 AM	#16
12stones Yo Mama is so... Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Ricky Location: Houston, TX Posts: 184 Trading: (1)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Takes a little while to get used to. Wait a few months and then try to sleep without it.

01-24-2011, 10:51 AM	#17
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread That must be it! My wife is turned on my by Hannibal Lector look! (At least she's still turned on ) __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

01-28-2011, 10:21 AM	#18
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,938 Trading: (60)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Sounds like relatively good news Jeff...glad you don't have the full-blown apnea. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-08-2011, 02:26 PM	#19
FriendlyMan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: JACK Location: NYC Posts: 212 Trading: (7)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread I got a hold of a copy of my new sleep study report. I finally went for the study a week ago. It seems like I'm going to switch over from bipap to cpap. I really don't understand much of this report. Maybe some here could explain it better. Doctor's don't have time for these thing My bipap was set for 16 Exhale 20 Inhale , Im waiting for the doc to writ the Rx but it says here 13cm H20 Cpap on the remarks. sleep Efficiency:88 percent Time in bed 416.5 minutes sleep period time 397.0 Total sleep Time 365.5 Sleep onset 11.5 Minutes Sleep disruption events Count index Arousals 47 7.7 Awakenings 18 3.0 Arousals + Awakening 65 10.7 There is more here, if anyone can explain or has more question please ask. Thanks

02-08-2011, 03:51 PM	#20
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,938 Trading: (60)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread In simple terms, I believe it means that your normal sleep pattern is disturbed 65 times an hour, or more than once every minute. This is right about were mine was when I had my sleep studies, and it is fairly severe sleep apnea. 20 is a real high setting for inhalation, you have the BiPAP (which I do not) which differentiates between inhale and exhale pressure. Mine is a straight CPAP, set at 14. Do you know if your BiPAP will have "ramp time" (starting out at a lower pressure and slowly increasing), or will it start right at 20? Are you getting a nasal mask or full face mask? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!