Someone told me those are in the 30k range. There are so many new mask options available. I found a memory foam one that doesn’t push down in the bridge of my nose. It’s been nice.
I did one last fall, it was an at home study, super easy just put on this chest harness thing and some sensors and other than that just go about your normal sleep night.
I was prescribed a cpap, biggest advice if you get one, wear it just sitting at home watching tv a few hours each day. I was struggling a lot falling asleep with it, but it wasn’t bad wearing awake. After a few days of that I was used to it when I put it on at night and had no issue falling asleep.
No one “wants” one, but if you need one it makes a huge difference. I would toss and turn all night and have a very hard time with waking up and then trying to fall back asleep. Now that I wear one I put it on, lay on my back, don’t wake up, roll, move, at all until my alarm goes off. Your body will thank you for the better sleep.
I was prescribed a cpap, biggest advice if you get one, wear it just sitting at home watching tv a few hours each day. I was struggling a lot falling asleep with it, but it wasn’t bad wearing awake. After a few days of that I was used to it when I put it on at night and had no issue falling asleep.
No one “wants” one, but if you need one it makes a huge difference. I would toss and turn all night and have a very hard time with waking up and then trying to fall back asleep. Now that I wear one I put it on, lay on my back, don’t wake up, roll, move, at all until my alarm goes off. Your body will thank you for the better sleep.
I looked into that but this procedure freaked me out pretty good. Having an implant in my neck with a control switch just doesn't sound right.
I guess I'm different from most people. I had the do it at home study done with the sensors. When my doctor got the results back and started reading them, he said "crap". So, I guess it was bad. I got the smallest lightest machine they had at the time. I never could get used to wearing it. I didn't sleep any better or feel more rested when I got up in the morning. I gave up and quit wearing it. I'm waiting to hear from a different sleep study specialist to see what they have available today.
Like most people on here, I snore too.
In fact, I was a very loud snorer - and have been for all my life. It was 'normal' for me.
Here's some threads to review:
Here's my SNORE THREAD FROM 2013 - [LINK 1]..
Read the first page. @ratski provided ***VERY*** valuable insight.
https://www.okshooters.com/threads/...-experiences-suggestions.161369/#post-2048724
Here's another snore thread: [LINK 2]
https://www.okshooters.com/threads/sleep-apnea-who-has-it.256503/#post-3087960
And another: [LINK 3]
https://www.okshooters.com/threads/snoring-solution.253628/#post-3069194
Another: [LINK 4]
https://www.okshooters.com/threads/cpap-bipap-recall.316291/#post-3595032
And lastly: [LINK 5]
https://www.okshooters.com/threads/sleep-apnea-cpaps-and-such.274037/page-2#post-3215977
In fact, I was a very loud snorer - and have been for all my life. It was 'normal' for me.
Here's some threads to review:
Here's my SNORE THREAD FROM 2013 - [LINK 1]..
Read the first page. @ratski provided ***VERY*** valuable insight.
https://www.okshooters.com/threads/...-experiences-suggestions.161369/#post-2048724
Here's another snore thread: [LINK 2]
https://www.okshooters.com/threads/sleep-apnea-who-has-it.256503/#post-3087960
And another: [LINK 3]
https://www.okshooters.com/threads/snoring-solution.253628/#post-3069194
Another: [LINK 4]
https://www.okshooters.com/threads/cpap-bipap-recall.316291/#post-3595032
And lastly: [LINK 5]
https://www.okshooters.com/threads/sleep-apnea-cpaps-and-such.274037/page-2#post-3215977
In short,
The sleep study will have you hooked up with wires everywhere. You'll have wires on your chest, in your hair, on your back, ....everywhere.
For me, they scheduled (2) sleep studies: (1st) is the baseline - no CPAB. The (2nd) sleep study will be with a CPAB. They are measuring the difference in oxygen levels in your blood during sleep, and comparing. Note: Some doctors do both tests on the same night, with the switch-over at about midnight-1am.
After the doctor has DATA of your oxygen levels, they will determine if you have sleep APNEA. If your borderline and you want sleep help - you may need to talk to your doctor to nudge them to deem you with apnea. After a diagnosis of sleep apnea, the doctor will prescribe you with sleep aid. The doctor's knee-jerk reaction is to prescribe a CPAB.
I was solidly set against a CPAB. I didn't want it. It was not an option.
I refused the CPAB and just lived with the snoring for years after my diagnosis - because the doctor didn't have any other options.
Then ...I had a co-worker get a SomnoMed snore mouthpiece. After discussing with him further - I got mine.
IT CHANGED MY LIFE.
Seriously. Before-hand, It was a rare event if I ever dreamed at all. This was my 'normal' for all my life.
...But after my snore-mouthpiece - I DREAM EVERY NIGHT. It was incredible.
My snoring was mostly gone. The wife was amazed at how well it worked.
If you're interested, mine is a SomnoMed mouthpiece, and each one is custom made to fit your teeth.
You get it from your dentist, ...not your doctor. The process is the same - so you'll need the sleep apnea study either way.
It costs about $400/per mouthpiece (for me), and that was with little/some insurance help. That was 5(?) years ago, so prices may have changed. I've had mine for years - and it still works perfect. It's adjustable if your body changes a little (i.e. if you start snoring again, adjust the mouthpiece to fix the snoring) - so it's somewhat future proof.
When I go on trips, all I have to do is bring a mouthpiece. No machine, no tubes, no mask. A mouthpiece only.
SomnoMed Snore Mouthpiece [LINK]
https://somnomed.com/en/patients/somnodent-product-information-for-patients/
Get the Sleep apnea study done, and ask your doctor for a sleep apnea diagnosis.
Afterwards - consider if you want a CPAB or a mouthpiece.
Good luck, ...it's worth it in the end.
The sleep study will have you hooked up with wires everywhere. You'll have wires on your chest, in your hair, on your back, ....everywhere.
For me, they scheduled (2) sleep studies: (1st) is the baseline - no CPAB. The (2nd) sleep study will be with a CPAB. They are measuring the difference in oxygen levels in your blood during sleep, and comparing. Note: Some doctors do both tests on the same night, with the switch-over at about midnight-1am.
After the doctor has DATA of your oxygen levels, they will determine if you have sleep APNEA. If your borderline and you want sleep help - you may need to talk to your doctor to nudge them to deem you with apnea. After a diagnosis of sleep apnea, the doctor will prescribe you with sleep aid. The doctor's knee-jerk reaction is to prescribe a CPAB.
I was solidly set against a CPAB. I didn't want it. It was not an option.
I refused the CPAB and just lived with the snoring for years after my diagnosis - because the doctor didn't have any other options.
Then ...I had a co-worker get a SomnoMed snore mouthpiece. After discussing with him further - I got mine.
IT CHANGED MY LIFE.
Seriously. Before-hand, It was a rare event if I ever dreamed at all. This was my 'normal' for all my life.
...But after my snore-mouthpiece - I DREAM EVERY NIGHT. It was incredible.
My snoring was mostly gone. The wife was amazed at how well it worked.
If you're interested, mine is a SomnoMed mouthpiece, and each one is custom made to fit your teeth.
You get it from your dentist, ...not your doctor. The process is the same - so you'll need the sleep apnea study either way.
It costs about $400/per mouthpiece (for me), and that was with little/some insurance help. That was 5(?) years ago, so prices may have changed. I've had mine for years - and it still works perfect. It's adjustable if your body changes a little (i.e. if you start snoring again, adjust the mouthpiece to fix the snoring) - so it's somewhat future proof.
When I go on trips, all I have to do is bring a mouthpiece. No machine, no tubes, no mask. A mouthpiece only.
SomnoMed Snore Mouthpiece [LINK]
https://somnomed.com/en/patients/somnodent-product-information-for-patients/
Get the Sleep apnea study done, and ask your doctor for a sleep apnea diagnosis.
Afterwards - consider if you want a CPAB or a mouthpiece.
Good luck, ...it's worth it in the end.
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The SomnoMed mouthpiece changed my life.
It works so well - even after years of usage - I'm still telling people of the success story of this.
I wished someone had told me about this 30 years ago.
I am NOT a paid advertiser for this, but it may sound like it. Haha.
Good luck.
It works so well - even after years of usage - I'm still telling people of the success story of this.
I wished someone had told me about this 30 years ago.
I am NOT a paid advertiser for this, but it may sound like it. Haha.
Good luck.
The one thing I forgot to mention about the sleep study, is go to the bathroom before you get to the clinic. Going with all the wires in the middle of the night is a PITA.
See if your gp will give you some sleeping pills. I had studies done about 6 yrs ago. Had to go three times because I couldn't get to sleep. Insurance bastards need a min amount of sleep data. I had one done recently in OKC and it took two studies. Not enough time to get machine dialed in. Because of supply issues not sure when my new unit will be available.
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