sleep apnea

[ysyg]

Good thread and some interesting comments here, but it looks like nobody can answer the question from OP. Keep it going, it's educational to all.

[JUDGE]

In that case no

Anyone try one of these. I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea recently and have to get a cpap wich i am not looking forward to using. Just curious if these work at all

[B Wilson]

Good thread and some interesting comments here, but it looks like nobody can answer the question from OP. Keep it going, it's educational to all.

I would say the answer is no to the OP question. Will it stop the snoring ? probably but snoring is not sleep apnea.

[oldbuck]

I have an appointment at Vital Air monday afternoon to get cpap. She said it would be an hour long appointment to get everything fitted etc... and i will be walking out with a new cpap. I again thank everyone with the advice, hints and encouragement!

[bowj]

Good thread and some interesting comments here, but it looks like nobody can answer the question from OP. Keep it going, it's educational to all.

I mentioned that I would not try a primary treatment that my doctor did not endorse. If my doc thought this might work I would try it, but both doctors I saw were for the CPAP and surgery route, but my condition is severe.

[contaucreek]

Late to the party again. CPAP x 1yr. Nasal mask, auto 6-14 cm. Borrowed a Devilbiss machine with a scooter battery and a Cdn Tire smart charger for the hunt. Recharged in under 2 hrs every night when the genny was on.
Its not a miracle machine. It takes some getting used to but those that said you will look forward to using it are correct. I am not nodding off in the lunchroom at work AT THE START OF MY SHIFT anymore and dream OMG you will dream like high school kid on an acid trip...
You know you are being corrected when you hit REM sleep and dream because the apnea never let you get that deep into sleep.
In hindsight I was sick and untreated for 20 years and I was an ars ehole. I am so much better to be around that that in itself makes it worth it.
Anyone can P.M. me for support/advice if they dont want to come out of the closet on the forum lol.

[terrym]

The other thing is no more getting up in the middle of the night to pee. I can't even remember the last time I have had to "go" at night. That alone used to wake up the wife.

[RHYBAK]

That's too funny because sleep apnia and pee have nothing in common.
It's all about age.
I'm 61 and getting up to pee is inevitable.
Another thing to consider for those overnight camping trips are the Canadian Tire 1000w power booster packs.
They last one night, a/c, d/c and usb outlets.

I personally bring a generator on our icefishing trip into the backwoods.

[terrym]

That's too funny because sleep apnia and pee have nothing in common.
It's all about age.
I'm 61 and getting up to pee is inevitable.

Not sure about that. Your body compensates for lack of breathing in many ways. After going on a CPap i never ever had to get up during the night to go.

[terrym]

I personally bring a generator on our icefishing trip into the backwoods.

With 3 guys on them in our group we do the same. The Genny runs all night both at deer camp and when we do tent based moose hunts out West. My 3000w Honda runs 3 machines nicely and the others rather hear a genny than 3 guys snoring.