I'd try the CPAP. You won't know until you do. It just didn't work for me

Sep 20, 2024
1:29:13pm

Peter Venkman All-American

tried it for 4 months and just couldn't get comfortable with the masks and hoses. Fortunately, mine was fairly mild and the combination of an oral appliance and sleeping mostly on my side has taken care of my problem.

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Peter Venkman

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Sleep Apnea - Advice/tips/recommendations?

cube3_cougar

Sep 20, 1:07pm

I'd try the CPAP. You won't know until you do. It just didn't work for me

Peter Venkman

Sep 20, 1:29pm

I'm definitely planning on trying the machine. It's actually a BIPAP ASV or VPAP

cube3_cougar

Sep 20, 1:46pm

Interesting, I didn't know there was a difference. Good luck!

Peter Venkman

Sep 20, 1:48pm

Thanks!

cube3_cougar

Sep 20, 1:50pm

The way it worked with my insurance is that there was a monthly payment for

LeftOfNormal

Sep 20, 1:34pm

This is why insurance SUCKS! They told me on the phone that the machine costs

cube3_cougar

Sep 20, 1:49pm

Maybe call and ask them what they'll reimburse you if you buy out-of-pocket?

LeftOfNormal

Sep 20, 1:52pm

I love my CPAP. I wake up without headaches and refreshed.

88Coug

Sep 20, 1:38pm

Fewer headaches is my biggest positive as well.

Lanterne Rouge

Sep 20, 2:27pm

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