Koko78 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I've had one for about 4.5 years. I can't sleep without it anymore. I think my sleep study had me stopping breathing at about 42 times per hour. Was on a business trip last year, and the place we were staying at lost power (along with the rest of that county) due to a storm. Roughest night's sleep I've had in years. I had a sore throat all next day due to the irritation from my throat not being used to closing up anymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Marv's Neighbor said: Maybe you have a future with the BILLS. You could stay in the visiting team's hotel, WITHOUT your CPAP. A Win-Win! Might even be better than pulling the Fire Alarm? At the very least, it couldn’t hurt and I can’t get arrested for not wearing my CPAP. I might get shot if I’m with my wife in a hotel room, but I won’t be arrested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Personally, I was prescribed the CPAP by Dr. Wife as well, Augie, lol. When I am awake and SHE starts snoring, I always wake her up, suggesting she get a sleep study lol... I have been using mine for a few years, with a "nasal pillow". My old CPAP was just forced air 100% of the time, but the newer ones are APAP, and seem to be more intelligent about how much air to push and when. Has anyone ever forgotten it was on and rolled hard away from it? I had a few beers one night and really turned over hard. Sweet Jesus, the machine knocked the lamp off the end table, bounced off of my head and landed upside down in the bed, pouring water out the little vent. The dog went absolutely bat$#!t thinking that I was being attacked, and my screamed bloody murder because she thought it was a home invasion. It was kind of funny the next morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 14 hours ago, Sig1Hunter said: It’s better than dying in your sleep though, no? Although dying in your sleep beats dying awake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 30 minutes ago, Tenhigh said: Has anyone ever forgotten it was on and rolled hard away from it? I had a few beers one night and really turned over hard. Sweet Jesus, the machine knocked the lamp off the end table, bounced off of my head and landed upside down in the bed, pouring water out the little vent. The dog went absolutely bat$#!t thinking that I was being attacked, and my screamed bloody murder because she thought it was a home invasion. It was kind of funny the next morning. I built mine into a nightstand. So when I roll over, I just dislocate my neck. Side note: that overpriced SoClean CPAP cleaner you see advertised for $300+? You can build one for $40 - a plastic storage box with a good seal and an ozone generator. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 minute ago, DC Tom said: I built mine into a nightstand. So when I roll over, I just dislocate my neck. Side note: that overpriced SoClean CPAP cleaner you see advertised for $300+? You can build one for $40 - a plastic storage box with a good seal and an ozone generator. Is that really all it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I use a CPAP. Oddly enough, I rarely stop breathing at night, but the sleep study showed that my breathing becomes shallow when I'm sleeping. When I was heavier, I also needed oxygen with my CPAP, but was able to get rid of that a couple years ago. I'm glad for that as an oxygen concentrator can sound like a boiler factory. Oddly enough, the CPAP machine bothers my wife more than the oxygen concentrator and more than my snoring. The air coming out of the mask will make an annoying noise if it hits the sheets. If she can stay asleep, she's fine, but if she wakes up, On the rare nights that I don't use my CPAP, I don't even snore anymore, provided I can keep symptoms of my ever present allergies under control. I'd rather not need a CPAP machine, but it doesn't bother me terribly. I sleep pretty well with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 31 minutes ago, DC Tom said: I built mine into a nightstand. So when I roll over, I just dislocate my neck. Side note: that overpriced SoClean CPAP cleaner you see advertised for $300+? You can build one for $40 - a plastic storage box with a good seal and an ozone generator. I bought a cheap ozone generator at Amazon. I have a heated air hose, so it doesn't fit as instructed, so I figured out a way to reverse it, hooking up the machine end of the hose to the mask and the mask end of the hose to the ozone generator. Since the ozone generator uses a rechargeable battery, I can stick the whole thing in a plastic bag and close it with a twist tie. Works like a charm. The whole thing cost me about $50. I Can use it on my machine too, but I have to do that separately from the mask. I only do the machine once in while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 46 minutes ago, Tenhigh said: Is that really all it is? Well, with the Soclean you put the mask in to the machine, and rig up a hose to the CPAP inlet so it runs ozone through a closed loop. But really, $300 for that, or $50 for tupperware and an ozone generator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 19 hours ago, Augie said: Do the carp eat crap? Cue @ExiledInIllinois in 3, 2, 1............ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 16 hours ago, Augie said: Off I go....I both look forward to strapping into this contraption....and horribly dread it at the same time.....it’s so confusing! ...for PG-13 sake, do NOT go ANY further.......... 17 minutes ago, DC Tom said: Well, with the Soclean you put the mask in to the machine, and rig up a hose to the CPAP inlet so it runs ozone through a closed loop. But really, $300 for that, or $50 for tupperware and an ozone generator? thanks...you're 6 months LATE and I'm $300 bucks SHORT.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 ...as I said earlier, a friend of my son's had apnea, did nothing about it and died of a heart attack in his sleep at AGE 29......if you have it, don't mess with it....I upgraded my old machine to the new AirSep 10 with humdified water chamber...think it was about $950 and Excellus BCBS paid 80%......after six months, they will pay for new mask, water chamber, hoses etc again at 80%.....$200 bucks cost me $40......consider the pillow mack (Google CPAP pillow mask) if you have a problem with face mask which I did...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...for PG-13 sake, do NOT go ANY further.......... thanks...you're 6 months LATE and I'm $300 bucks SHORT.................... You didn't ask. My nightstand was designed for better air filtration, too. It's basically a clean box with a HEPA filter built in. The filters on CPAP devices are usually too small to do a good job - for proper high-efficiency air filtration, you want a high-volume low-pressure system. 2 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...as I said earlier, a friend of my son's had apnea, did nothing about it and died of a heart attack in his sleep at AGE 29......if you have it, don't mess with it....I upgraded my old machine to the new AirSep 10 with humdified water chamber...think it was about $950 and Excellus BCBS paid 80%......after six months, they will pay for new mask, water chamber, hoses etc again at 80%.....$200 bucks cost me $40......consider the pillow mack (Google CPAP pillow mask) if you have a problem with face mask which I did...... Pillow mask annoys the hell out of me. Really, masks are a highly individualistic decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 hour ago, DC Tom said: I built mine into a nightstand. So when I roll over, I just dislocate my neck. Side note: that overpriced SoClean CPAP cleaner you see advertised for $300+? You can build one for $40 - a plastic storage box with a good seal and an ozone generator. Rub some dirt on it! As long as the lamp isn’t knocked over and the dog’s sleep isn’t disturbed, all is well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 33 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...as I said earlier, a friend of my son's had apnea, did nothing about it and died of a heart attack in his sleep at AGE 29......if you have it, don't mess with it....I upgraded my old machine to the new AirSep 10 with humdified water chamber...think it was about $950 and Excellus BCBS paid 80%......after six months, they will pay for new mask, water chamber, hoses etc again at 80%.....$200 bucks cost me $40......consider the pillow mack (Google CPAP pillow mask) if you have a problem with face mask which I did...... Wait! What are these APAP or AirSep 10 things? I’d rather not have that leaf blower drying out my throat all night long if I don’t need it! If I put enough water in the reservoir to last all night it gets into the hose and gurgles like I’m drowning! 2 hours ago, Tenhigh said: Personally, I was prescribed the CPAP by Dr. Wife as well, Augie, lol. When I am awake and SHE starts snoring, I always wake her up, suggesting she get a sleep study lol... I have been using mine for a few years, with a "nasal pillow". My old CPAP was just forced air 100% of the time, but the newer ones are APAP, and seem to be more intelligent about how much air to push and when. Has anyone ever forgotten it was on and rolled hard away from it? I had a few beers one night and really turned over hard. Sweet Jesus, the machine knocked the lamp off the end table, bounced off of my head and landed upside down in the bed, pouring water out the little vent. The dog went absolutely bat$#!t thinking that I was being attacked, and my screamed bloody murder because she thought it was a home invasion. It was kind of funny the next morning. I’m VERY interested in knowing more about this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I don't snore. Mostly because I have a ton of extra holes in my septum from the cocaine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 58 minutes ago, DC Tom said: You didn't ask. My nightstand was designed for better air filtration, too. It's basically a clean box with a HEPA filter built in. The filters on CPAP devices are usually too small to do a good job - for proper high-efficiency air filtration, you want a high-volume low-pressure system. Pillow mask annoys the hell out of me. Really, masks are a highly individualistic decision. ....perhaps consider a hefty bag??......you are a difficult SOB...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 hour ago, GoBills808 said: I don't snore. Mostly because I have a ton of extra holes in my septum from the cocaine Why did MY doctor not suggest this course of treatment to me??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 2 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ....perhaps consider a hefty bag??......you are a difficult SOB...... No kidding...they heat my face. They force air directly in to my sinus cavities, and warm my face up to the point that I can't sleep. I know, it's ***** weird. But it is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 23 minutes ago, Augie said: Why did MY doctor not suggest this course of treatment to me??? Self diagnosed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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