Welcome to the Sleepguide Community! - SleepGuide2024-03-28T22:17:42Zhttps://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/welcome-to-the-sleepguide?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks! I did get the old mac…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-04-04:2549090:Comment:2142722012-04-04T00:12:18.681ZPam Rostermanhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/PamRosterman
Thanks! I did get the old machine out. It al makes sense now. Goodness I am glad I changed medical providers <br></br>
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<cite>Terry Vella said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/welcome-to-the-sleepguide?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A214269&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2549090Comment214269"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Pam, welcome, you probably now know that losing weight won't necessarily cure sleep apnea, in fact the chances of curing it are remote. Your…</div>
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Thanks! I did get the old machine out. It al makes sense now. Goodness I am glad I changed medical providers <br/>
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<cite>Terry Vella said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/welcome-to-the-sleepguide?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A214269&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2549090Comment214269"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Pam, welcome, you probably now know that losing weight won't necessarily cure sleep apnea, in fact the chances of curing it are remote. Your Dr should have probably done the sleep study when you decided to go off it. Hopefully you can get a sleep study done as quickly as possible and get some results. Do you still have your CPAP? You could satrt using it again, it won't hurt. You probably just don't know what pressure you need. Keep us posted. I think you will find that thing have changed in the last few years and you can get support here if you do have to go back on CPAP permanently.</div>
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</blockquote> Pam, welcome, you probably no…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-04-03:2549090:Comment:2142692012-04-03T23:54:59.050ZTerry Vellahttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/TerryVella
Pam, welcome, you probably now know that losing weight won't necessarily cure sleep apnea, in fact the chances of curing it are remote. Your Dr should have probably done the sleep study when you decided to go off it. Hopefully you can get a sleep study done as quickly as possible and get some results. Do you still have your CPAP? You could satrt using it again, it won't hurt. You probably just don't know what pressure you need. Keep us posted. I think you will find that thing have changed in…
Pam, welcome, you probably now know that losing weight won't necessarily cure sleep apnea, in fact the chances of curing it are remote. Your Dr should have probably done the sleep study when you decided to go off it. Hopefully you can get a sleep study done as quickly as possible and get some results. Do you still have your CPAP? You could satrt using it again, it won't hurt. You probably just don't know what pressure you need. Keep us posted. I think you will find that thing have changed in the last few years and you can get support here if you do have to go back on CPAP permanently. Hi - I am Pam
I was diagnosed…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-04-03:2549090:Comment:2143622012-04-03T20:45:54.003ZPam Rostermanhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/PamRosterman
<p>Hi - I am Pam</p>
<p>I was diagnosed in 2008 and used a cpap for a year. Actually I was so dumb and poor that I used a used machine and just replaced the tubes and mask. I didn't understand how serious it was or what it could do for me.</p>
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<p>I lost 75 lbs while I used the machine and then I stopped using it. I told my Doc I didn't need it and he didn't argue.</p>
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<p>Since then I've switched medical providers, had a radical right nuphrectomy, appendectomy and bowel…</p>
<p>Hi - I am Pam</p>
<p>I was diagnosed in 2008 and used a cpap for a year. Actually I was so dumb and poor that I used a used machine and just replaced the tubes and mask. I didn't understand how serious it was or what it could do for me.</p>
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<p>I lost 75 lbs while I used the machine and then I stopped using it. I told my Doc I didn't need it and he didn't argue.</p>
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<p>Since then I've switched medical providers, had a radical right nuphrectomy, appendectomy and bowel re-section. It has been six months since that surgery and today i saw my NP to complain that I've gained 30 lbs, I am tired all the time, foggy, on and on. She said "we need to do a sleep study"</p>
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<p>My first study showed I had 60 apenas an hour.</p>
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<p>I wish someone had helped me understand the importance of taking this seriously. I am now reaching out here while I wait for my study and results.</p> Carolyn, take something comfo…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-03-31:2549090:Comment:2138952012-03-31T12:31:33.247ZMary Zhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/MaryZimlich
<p>Carolyn, take something comfortable and loose to sleep in. If you have a special pillow that you like take that. Take a list of all your meds. If you think you'll have any trouble sleeping with all the wires and gear ask your doctor for a sleeping pill. It should not affect the results of the test. Take your evening/night meds with you or take them before you go.</p>
<p>Good luck and keep us posted on the results.</p>
<p>Carolyn, take something comfortable and loose to sleep in. If you have a special pillow that you like take that. Take a list of all your meds. If you think you'll have any trouble sleeping with all the wires and gear ask your doctor for a sleeping pill. It should not affect the results of the test. Take your evening/night meds with you or take them before you go.</p>
<p>Good luck and keep us posted on the results.</p> Geez, I haven't been here in…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-03-30:2549090:Comment:2139922012-03-30T22:58:10.539ZLalahttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/Lala
Geez, I haven't been here in like....forever! Good to see this site is still pumping with lots of info and knowledgeable contributors! I see some folks on here that I know. Just thought I'd check in and see what's happening with the community! Hi y'all!
Geez, I haven't been here in like....forever! Good to see this site is still pumping with lots of info and knowledgeable contributors! I see some folks on here that I know. Just thought I'd check in and see what's happening with the community! Hi y'all! you may have circulation prob…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-03-30:2549090:Comment:2142062012-03-30T21:56:56.938Z99https://www.sleepguide.com/profile/99
<p>you may have circulation problems try the oxymeter on the ear</p>
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<p>you may have circulation problems try the oxymeter on the ear</p>
<p></p> My husband has had sleep apne…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-03-30:2549090:Comment:2142412012-03-30T21:22:32.860ZCarolyn Lucashttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/CarolynLucas
<p>My husband has had sleep apnea for a number of years. I have had an oximeter test which was abnormal. This is supposed to be 85% accurate in predicting whether a person has sleep apnea. My sleep study is scheduled for next weekend. Any tips or insights? I also have Afib and am on coumadin. I have been so sleepy, taking long naps and still sleeping at night.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>susan finn said:…</cite></p>
<p>My husband has had sleep apnea for a number of years. I have had an oximeter test which was abnormal. This is supposed to be 85% accurate in predicting whether a person has sleep apnea. My sleep study is scheduled for next weekend. Any tips or insights? I also have Afib and am on coumadin. I have been so sleepy, taking long naps and still sleeping at night.<br/> <br/> <cite>susan finn said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/welcome-to-the-sleepguide#2549090Comment20804"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Hi, I'm Susan, from NC...I was diagnosed w/ OSA 3 years ago...went on my honeymoon for my 2nd marriage & my husband said, "Baby, you snore!"....well my ex had told me that, but his mouth was open which usually meant he was lying...actually, this time he was telling me the truth! Got back home from the honeymoon & when my hubby started threatening to sleep in the other room, I went to the E.N.T. b/c I thought it was sinus related, it wasn't & you all know what happened from there...I used to be very diligent about wearing my CPAP, but I've gotten slack lately, for one thing, hubby started truck driving over a year ago & now I don't have to worry about disturbing him w/ my snoring...I can most definitely tell a difference when I don't wear it, on a really bad night I wake up feeling like I've been run over by a train! A lot of days though I can't tell a big difference, until I get REAL sleepy at work or worse, driving!<br/> <br/> I'm glad to have found this forum...sorry I'm such a bad example for consistent use!!!</div>
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</blockquote> We have so many new members…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-03-10:2549090:Comment:2124262012-03-10T14:35:11.121ZMary Zhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/MaryZimlich
<p>We have so many new members I thought I would bump this discussion up a notch- there is so much information in these 13 pages- be prepared for some reading!</p>
<p>We have so many new members I thought I would bump this discussion up a notch- there is so much information in these 13 pages- be prepared for some reading!</p> Hi,
My name is Steve Sklar,…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-02-16:2549090:Comment:2071502012-02-16T23:04:11.781ZSteve Sklarhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/SteveSklar
<p>Hi, </p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">My name is Steve Sklar, and I’m a Minneapolis-based musician and sound-healer. Recently, I founded the Worldwide Sleep Apnea-Didgeridoo Network. Just launched in January, 2012, we already have 23 teacher members in nine countries! I invite you to visit us online at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://sleepapneadidgeridoo.com/" target="_blank">http://sleepapneadidgeridoo.com</a></span></p>
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<p class="p2">Thanks,<br/><br/>Steve</p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">My name is Steve Sklar, and I’m a Minneapolis-based musician and sound-healer. Recently, I founded the Worldwide Sleep Apnea-Didgeridoo Network. Just launched in January, 2012, we already have 23 teacher members in nine countries! I invite you to visit us online at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://sleepapneadidgeridoo.com/" target="_blank">http://sleepapneadidgeridoo.com</a></span></p>
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<p class="p2">Thanks,<br/><br/>Steve</p> ok i will do thanks x
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<p>ok i will do thanks x</p>
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<p>ok i will do thanks x</p>
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