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by Kabuto
Tue Aug 14, 2018 4:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just Got Oral Appliance
Replies: 0
Views: 622

Just Got Oral Appliance

Anyone here have experience with them?

Trying to get used to it....feels more uncomfortable than I hoped it would...but Im hoping the discomfort of it will go away a lot.
by Kabuto
Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Dentists For Oral Device In New York City??
Replies: 5
Views: 420

Sleep Dentists For Oral Device In New York City??

Hey everyone! Does anyone know of any doctors/dentists in New York who make sleep apnea oral appliances? Trying to find someone who accepts my insurance. Thanks!!
by Kabuto
Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Having Braces As a Kid / Jaw Structure?
Replies: 12
Views: 4093

Having Braces As a Kid / Jaw Structure?

Hi everyone! Random question. I had orthodontic work/braces as a child. Shortly after that, I noticed I had sleep issues. Do you think it's possible that the orthodontic procedure might cause sleep apnea? Important consideration. You would think not, except that there IS an oral appliance that treat...
by Kabuto
Sun Jun 10, 2018 6:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just How Fatigued Is Fatigued?
Replies: 11
Views: 2651

Just How Fatigued Is Fatigued?

Greetings everyone! So, I have a big question. Can sleep apnea, on its own, left untreated or minimally treated- can it cause an extraordinarily dehabilitating fatigue? I'm not referring to a 'sort of tired' type fatigue. I mean, can it cause such a high fatigue that you can't work, cook food, see f...
by Kabuto
Tue May 08, 2018 2:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Could Untreated Mild/Moderate Sleep Apnea Leave One Totally Dehabilitated?
Replies: 10
Views: 1043

Could Untreated Mild/Moderate Sleep Apnea Leave One Totally Dehabilitated?

Hi all, I was diagnosed with Mild/Moderate Sleep Apnea For Quite Some Time Now. I try to use my CPAP as best I can, and I've had mixed results with compliance (I'm working on it) But I have to ask: would not using CPAP with Mild/Moderate Apnea really 'cripple' this much? To the point of not being ab...
by Kabuto
Mon Apr 30, 2018 12:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Imagine Pacemaker?
Replies: 3
Views: 981

Imagine Pacemaker?

Hi guys, 27 years old. Have had difficulty with CPAP compliance- have tried for 6 years. Put hair clips in my hair/mask. Do everything to try to put the mask on my face. I've tried a variety of nasal pillow masks- the full face masks have felt way too uncomfortable for me personally. So, I know that...
by Kabuto
Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Apnea and ADHD? Considering Medication?
Replies: 4
Views: 431

Sleep Apnea and ADHD? Considering Medication?

Hi all. Have often sometimes had low attention span. Heard there might be a connection to sleep apnea. I'm curious everyone's thoughts on this. Thanks a lot!!!
by Kabuto
Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Getting My Sleep Machine Evaluated Tomorrow- Recommendations?
Replies: 23
Views: 3450

Re: Getting My Sleep Machine Evaluated Tomorrow- Recommendations?

Ended up bringing the two machines, which really weren't as heavy as I thought they'd be. Though, nothing got accomplished from the meeting. I was using my BNC DreamStar model, a model the clinic doesn't work with. They do work with my older model, the Remstar Philips....except my sleep data was too...
by Kabuto
Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Getting My Sleep Machine Evaluated Tomorrow- Recommendations?
Replies: 23
Views: 3450

Re: Getting My Sleep Machine Evaluated Tomorrow- Recommendations?

So what's the conclusion then? Bring the machines? (I mean, I'd Reallllyyyyy prefer not to lug those around town unless it truly seems beneficial...)
by Kabuto
Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Getting My Sleep Machine Evaluated Tomorrow- Recommendations?
Replies: 23
Views: 3450

Re: Getting My Sleep Machine Evaluated Tomorrow- Recommendations?

I can't call, they don't open until I arrive.

I guess the big question is- what data can they get from the machines that isn't simply on the SD card? I thought the SD card had all the information??
by Kabuto
Sun Apr 22, 2018 5:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Getting My Sleep Machine Evaluated Tomorrow- Recommendations?
Replies: 23
Views: 3450

Getting My Sleep Machine Evaluated Tomorrow- Recommendations?

Hi all, I will be getting my CPAP machine evaluated for tomorrow to check my sleep data. I'm wondering- do I need to bring in the full machines or will just the SD card suffice??? I have 2 machines, but only one SD card. Please let me know- thanks! (Would prefer not to lug those machines around all ...
by Kabuto
Thu Mar 01, 2018 11:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Most Recent Sleep Study Came Back Negative
Replies: 4
Views: 623

Most Recent Sleep Study Came Back Negative

Hi all, My most recent sleep study (2017) came back negative for sleep apnea. This study was performed at a different clinic than the first two studies I had. The first two studies I had done (2011, 2014) diagnosed sleep apnea. The most recent study (2014) detected 17 Apnea–hypopnea index- which dia...
by Kabuto
Sun Feb 25, 2018 4:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone Else Have Felt 'Crippled' By This Stupid Disorder?
Replies: 32
Views: 5816

Re: Anyone Else Have Felt 'Crippled' By This Stupid Disorder?

Crippled to me is having your leg blown off be a IED, Or being born with no arms, because your mom took a bad prenatal drug, or being born blind, it's not being tired, being tired is a natural part of life for those that have to work. Jim Yes what you said is true, but I've felt like abnormally rid...
by Kabuto
Sun Feb 25, 2018 4:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone Else Have Felt 'Crippled' By This Stupid Disorder?
Replies: 32
Views: 5816

Anyone Else Have Felt 'Crippled' By This Stupid Disorder?

Hi all, So I've been diagnosed with sleep apnea since I was 21, but I was tired even in high school. As of late, I've accepted that I need to use my CPAP machine...but even after consistently using it, I still feel tired. I try to keep the mask on my face, and I'm also now going to try chin straps t...
by Kabuto
Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Chin Strap
Replies: 5
Views: 773

CPAP Chin Strap

Hi guys, I'm trying to find a chin strap for helping treat sleep apnea mouth breathing. Which ones are good? It's difficult to tell from the Internet: I see this one: https://www.amazon.com/SP-Medical-Super-Deluxe-Strap/dp/B0036F8EYA/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1519253149&sr=1-7&keywords=cpap+...