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Well, the CPAP order is in, and I'll be receiving one very soon.

Does anyone else sleep with a CPAP machine, and if so, what is it like? Does it make you feel superhuman getting all that oxygen pumped into you?
Do you really get better sleep?
 
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Apparently it’s an A-PAP machine, which is more high tech I guess. The A stands for automatic.

Instead of continuous oxygen, it gives you oxygen when it know you need it…..technology….
 
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I don't have a CPAP or APAP but sleep with a machine that generates about 99% oxygen and I get it via a cannula. In my case I had heart failure and I started waking up somewhat oxygen depraved in the middle of the night. Interestingly, after going to sleep my oxygen saturation would slowly drop to levels where I needed oxygen, and then at some point would start climbing back up on their own. I don't know if I'll need oxygen the rest of my life or not.

My wife was diagnosed with sleep apnea. She ordered her CPAP and when it arrived she sent it right back, having decided she didn't want to wear the thing. Someone I know who has a CPAP has trouble sleeping with it. Most people don't seem to have any problems. They're common where I live because our town is at 6000 ft altitude, so a lot of older folks end up needing a little help oxygen-wise. I think they over diagnose sleep apnea around here... there must be an incentive for doing so. A lot of people who have the machines probably just need a little oxygen like I get.
 
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Tall_Timbers said:
I don't have a CPAP or APAP but sleep with a machine that generates about 99% oxygen and I get it via a cannula. In my case I had heart failure and I started waking up somewhat oxygen depraved in the middle of the night. Interestingly, after going to sleep my oxygen saturation would slowly drop to levels where I needed oxygen, and then at some point would start climbing back up on their own. I don't know if I'll need oxygen the rest of my life or not.

My wife was diagnosed with sleep apnea. She ordered her CPAP and when it arrived she sent it right back, having decided she didn't want to wear the thing. Someone I know who has a CPAP has trouble sleeping with it. Most people don't seem to have any problems. They're common where I live because our town is at 6000 ft altitude, so a lot of older folks end up needing a little help oxygen-wise. I think they over diagnose sleep apnea around here... there must be an incentive for doing so. A lot of people who have the machines probably just need a little oxygen like I get.
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That makes sense to have more oxygen at the level of altitude. I’m down by the beach and still don’t get enough oxygen, not sure if it’s California smog or cause I’m obese or both (probably both).

I’m not sure what a cannula is?

Glad you are still alive @Tall_Timbers
 
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YouOnlyLiveTwice said:
Well, the CPAP order is in, and I'll be receiving one very soon.

Does anyone else sleep with a CPAP machine, and if so, what is it like? Does it make you feel superhuman getting all that oxygen pumped into you?
Do you really get better sleep?
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I've used cpap for years. Yes, I get much better sleep. My sleep study showed I was waking up on average every 3 minutes. It took about 2 weeks to get used to it, after that, no problem. Only when my nose is stuffy.

It's not about just getting more oxygen, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, it uses a back pressure to keep my esophagus from collapsing and blocking my breathing, the air pressure keeps it open so I can breath "normally".

Is there such a thing as "normal"?

Much love!
 
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Tall_Timbers said:
I don't have a CPAP or APAP but sleep with a machine that generates about 99% oxygen and I get it via a cannula. In my case I had heart failure and I started waking up somewhat oxygen depraved in the middle of the night. Interestingly, after going to sleep my oxygen saturation would slowly drop to levels where I needed oxygen, and then at some point would start climbing back up on their own. I don't know if I'll need oxygen the rest of my life or not.

My wife was diagnosed with sleep apnea. She ordered her CPAP and when it arrived she sent it right back, having decided she didn't want to wear the thing. Someone I know who has a CPAP has trouble sleeping with it. Most people don't seem to have any problems. They're common where I live because our town is at 6000 ft altitude, so a lot of older folks end up needing a little help oxygen-wise. I think they over diagnose sleep apnea around here... there must be an incentive for doing so. A lot of people who have the machines probably just need a little oxygen like I get.
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I'm about 150 ft above sea level. My O2 saturation drops when I lay down so I have to have supplemental O2. It is amazing just how much better rest I get with it. I tried a CPAP, but I would remove it in my sleep, and it really didn't help. My wife has used a CPAP with O2 supplement for twenty years or more, and she can't sleep without it.
 
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I've used cpap for years. Yes, I get much better sleep. My sleep study showed I was waking up on average every 3 minutes. It took about 2 weeks to get used to it, after that, no problem. Only when my nose is stuffy.

It's not about just getting more oxygen, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, it uses a back pressure to keep my esophagus from collapsing and blocking my breathing, the air pressure keeps it open so I can breath "normally".

Is there such a thing as "normal"?

Much love!
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Thanks for sharing @markss
Apparently CPAP machines are more common than I expected.
 
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I'm about 150 ft above sea level. My O2 saturation drops when I lay down so I have to have supplemental O2. It is amazing just how much better rest I get with it. I tried a CPAP, but I would remove it in my sleep, and it really didn't help. My wife has used a CPAP with O2 supplement for twenty years or more, and she can't sleep without it.
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I wonder if I’ll end up taking mine off when I sleep.

I tend to be kind of scary in my sleep sometimes (talking in my sleep)
 
Finally got my APAP machine today. Went to a one-on-one instructional class and was taught everything I needed to know about how to use it.

Seems pretty neat, just need to order distilled water to have delivered because apparently that is the only kind of water I can use with it.

I also need to purchase Dawn soap and clean it every day after use, so that’ll be something to get used to.

My first uber driver got me there very quickly, so I had plenty of time to listen to the book of psalms before my classes

The instructor was very nice and did a great job, so I gave good her a review.

My uber driver going back home was kind and relatable.

Looking forward to trying this machine out tonight.

Perfect time to get one of these machines 😂
 
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I couldn't help but make a video of me acting like Darth Vader with the mask on...anyone else? haha
 
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My wife refers to my mask and tubing as my 'snorkel'.
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There is a great Saturday Night Live skit that was recently made starring Jack Black, about CPAP machines, called The Cool PAP. Very funny.
 
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