Sleep Apnea Causes

I am in chronic pain and my doctor said I should get a sleep study to see if I have sleep apnea. But to consult a specialist will run me $250 and then the test is probably going to cost a bunch too. I figured for $250 I could get a cpap machine and a mask and just try the therapy and see if it has a positive effect. Is this a good or a bad idea?

CPAP machines are medical devices. You can’t get one without a doctor’s prescription…. and even if you could, you can’t get it set to the right pressure setting unless you’ve had a sleep study.

My wife had oral surgery, and they added on a special procedure to eliminate sleep apnea, which was great for about a year, until her medical condition caused her to gain a great deal of weight.

She loaned her machine to her brother, although it didn’t do him any good as it was set to HER needs, and not his. We mentioned this to our doctor who smiled, but told her never to do that again. It’s illegal as it is practicing medicine without a license.

So – Bottom line is that it’s a bad idea. Sorry, wish it was cheaper and easier for you. You really need the sleep study to figure out your needs.

If you snore regularly while sleeping and especially if it is loud enough to annoy people around you, it is almost certain you have sleep apnea. If this is the case just suck it up and get the test…. it will be worth it.

I am in chronic pain and my doctor said I should get a sleep study to see if I have sleep apnea. But to consult a specialist will run me $250 and then the test is probably going to cost a bunch too. I figured for $250 I could get a cpap machine and a mask and just try the therapy and see if it has a positive effect. Is this a good or a bad idea?

CPAP machines are medical devices. You can’t get one without a doctor’s prescription…. and even if you could, you can’t get it set to the right pressure setting unless you’ve had a sleep study.

My wife had oral surgery, and they added on a special procedure to eliminate sleep apnea, which was great for about a year, until her medical condition caused her to gain a great deal of weight.

She loaned her machine to her brother, although it didn’t do him any good as it was set to HER needs, and not his. We mentioned this to our doctor who smiled, but told her never to do that again. It’s illegal as it is practicing medicine without a license.

So – Bottom line is that it’s a bad idea. Sorry, wish it was cheaper and easier for you. You really need the sleep study to figure out your needs.

If you snore regularly while sleeping and especially if it is loud enough to annoy people around you, it is almost certain you have sleep apnea. If this is the case just suck it up and get the test…. it will be worth it.

My cpap machine works fine until I turn on my back, and all this water gushes up my nose.

Water will build up in the tubing….make sure you empty it before you use it.

Take the tubing off and place it with one opening over a sink/garbage can etc and let the water out.

If you fill the chamber with too much water this can happen too. Make sure you only fill it to the line.

Good luck!

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I have a CPAP machine used for Sleep Apnea. I no longer use it, as I have found relief using a SnoreGuard. I have tried to sell it locally to my city on Craigslist. This has proven ineffective. The original cost was about $1600. I would sell it for starting price of $800. Any ideas of other better reached selling websites?
Thank You!!

http://www.secondwindcpap.com/

From what I can see they buy and sell cpap machines.

I have a CPAP machine used for Sleep Apnea. I no longer use it, as I have found relief using a SnoreGuard. I have tried to sell it locally to my city on Craigslist. This has proven ineffective. The original cost was about $1600. I would sell it for starting price of $800. Any ideas of other better reached selling websites?
Thank You!!

http://www.secondwindcpap.com/

From what I can see they buy and sell cpap machines.

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Designed for effective cleaning of all types of CPAPand BiPAPmasks, nasal pillows, nasal cannulas, oxygen masks, tubing and accessories. Use daily to remove dirt, oils and prevent the build-up of organic material. No rinsing required; just spray and wipe

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I have been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. I have tried using a CPAP machine and I found out I was allergic to the material in the mask and also the nose tubes. So I had to give up using the machine. Are there any other remedies such as like using a cool mist humidifier to help resolve the blockage in the air way.

I wouldn’t advise this, but I have heard people putting a small strip of tap over part of their mouth. Seems to work for some people.

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