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Sleep study encouraged snoring / sleep apnea?
I tried a bunch of home remedies and couldn't get the snoring and sleep apnea taken care of.. my wife scheduled me some Dr. appts and I did eventually get referred to a sleep clinic where they diagnosed me with moderate sleep apnea. I really kinda got a bad feeling from the whole thing as I was forced to sleep on my back for the study which I never do at home. Is this what typically happens to everyone?
I made a blog about the whole experience as I felt "steered down the path" a little and it didn't seem necessarily right to me. They wanted to reschedule me for another sleep study to fit me with a CPAP mask device. I can't afford to do it again until I can build up my finances as it cost me a bit more than I expected for the first study. Anyway for fun I got one of those anti-snore mouth appliances that you heat up in boiling water and form to your teeth. No more snoring! I assume the apnea is gone as well as I don't have interrupted breathing now at night according to my wife.
I appreciate any feedback you may have.
S
I made a blog about the whole experience as I felt "steered down the path" a little and it didn't seem necessarily right to me. They wanted to reschedule me for another sleep study to fit me with a CPAP mask device. I can't afford to do it again until I can build up my finances as it cost me a bit more than I expected for the first study. Anyway for fun I got one of those anti-snore mouth appliances that you heat up in boiling water and form to your teeth. No more snoring! I assume the apnea is gone as well as I don't have interrupted breathing now at night according to my wife.
I appreciate any feedback you may have.
S
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Permalink Reply by Mary Z on
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Sleeping on your back part of the night simulates the worst case scenario- apnea is apt to be worse when you're on your back. Glad your boil and bite fixed the snoring, but don't bet your health on that solution. If you take awhile to build up your finances try and do that and go for the titration when you're able. Perhaps the director of the sleep center would be amendable to pay part now and the rest later. I read your blog and can certainly understand why you felt steered toward CPAP. You were. It's the easiest and fastest solution. I think the general concensus on the forum is that CPAP is the goal standard for treating sleep apnea. One reason is if you have a data capable machine you and your doctor can assess the efficacy of treatment. There are other treatments. As you have experienced yourself the mouthpiece is resulting in no snoring and better sleep. Good luck and keep us posted. Also remember, if you weren't satisfied with the care and advice you received, finances permitting you can look for another sleep doc, and you certainly can shop for a medical equipment provider. Some of these machines cost far less on line and if your insurance will pay part you might come out ahead that way. Take your time and do your homework on what machine you use if you decide to use CPAP. Dental devices from a certified dentist are an alternative.
Maty Z.
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