Anyone here suffer from sleep apnea? (serious)

SmarterChild · 05-31-2007, 07:29 PM

I had to take 2 sleep studies about a month ago and found out that i stop breathing 25 times an hr when i sleep. My dotor wants me to get some machine now that helps me breathe better when i sleep. Does anyone else have this, and if so does the machine help alot and make a big difference?

violinlifter · 05-31-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ManLaw

I had to take 2 sleep studies about a month ago and found out that i stop breathing 25 times an hr when i sleep. My dotor wants me to get some machine now that helps me breathe better when i sleep. Does anyone else have this, and if so does the machine help alot and make a big difference?

Are you overweight? If yes, losing the weight will treat sleep apnea most of the time. If not, well, sleeping on the side helps, but yes the machine does help if you have to use it. You have to wear a mask though, and it constantly blows air into your mouth so that it keeps your airway open. (no I don't use it)

05-31-2007, 08:40 PM

The machine is awesome. I am not trying to play "top that" with you but I had it even worse than you. It will help you out immensely. You will sleep better and longer. When you wake up you will feel better. I hope this helps.

Red_Dragon · 05-31-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ManLaw

I had to take 2 sleep studies about a month ago and found out that i stop breathing 25 times an hr when i sleep. My dotor wants me to get some machine now that helps me breathe better when i sleep. Does anyone else have this, and if so does the machine help alot and make a big difference?

try sleep without a pillow.

chassc · 05-31-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ManLaw

I had to take 2 sleep studies about a month ago and found out that i stop breathing 25 times an hr when i sleep. My dotor wants me to get some machine now that helps me breathe better when i sleep. Does anyone else have this, and if so does the machine help alot and make a big difference?

My machine is collecting dust in the corner. i always took it off in my sleep. I now use a custom fitted mouth piece that opens my throat. Much better.

SmarterChild · 06-01-2007, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by violinlifter

Are you overweight? If yes, losing the weight will treat sleep apnea most of the time. If not, well, sleeping on the side helps, but yes the machine does help if you have to use it. You have to wear a mask though, and it constantly blows air into your mouth so that it keeps your airway open. (no I don't use it)

the doctor claims im overweight but im 5' 11" 180 with about 13% bf. i wouldnt consider that overweight at all

Horns3 · 06-01-2007, 02:32 AM

i used to hav tha lil machine and everything when i was lil, i had sleep apnea very bad..

SmarterChild · 06-01-2007, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Horns3

i used to hav tha lil machine and everything when i was lil, i had sleep apnea very bad..

does it actually make a difference?

Kiwi_Fella · 06-01-2007, 03:13 AM

Never heard this affecting someone who's in reasonably good shape. I have a very fat mate with it

Red_Dragon · 06-01-2007, 03:18 AM

I think Sleep Apnea can either be linked to obstruction in the air passage way (in the nose or throat). If you have a severe overbite, that can cause sleep apnea. Or it can linked to psychology problems.

buyerofmtg · 06-01-2007, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimislash

The machine is awesome. I am not trying to play "top that" with you but I had it even worse than you. It will help you out immensely. You will sleep better and longer. When you wake up you will feel better. I hope this helps.

x2, my mom is a fitness freak yet still has sleep apnea, she uses this machine and loves it... it looks like a pain the ass to use but its worth it to her

ben3133 · 06-01-2007, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ManLaw

does it actually make a difference?

When I was given the opportunity to speak to patients in the sleep medicine ward of the hospital (I'm a medical student) all of them said it made a huge difference, so much so that now they can't sleep without it.

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Originally Posted by Kiwi_Fella

Never heard this affecting someone who's in reasonably good shape. I have a very fat mate with it

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Originally Posted by Red_Dragon

I think Sleep Apnea can either be linked to obstruction in the air passage way (in the nose or throat). If you have a severe overbite, that can cause sleep apnea. Or it can linked to psychology problems.

Yep you're right - that's why it affects those who sleep on their back the most. When you enter REM sleep, the muscle in the back of your throat relaxes (more than "normal" in those with sleep apnea) and either blocks off or reduces the diameter of your airway. This relaxation is usually greater under the influence of alcohol, allergens etc.

Family history of sleep apnea gives a predisposition towards acquiring it - although obesity is strongly linked with sleep apnea it isn't the sole contributor. For example, people with larger uvula's or people who have had tonsil or adenoid problems are more likely to suffer sleep apnea.