Jimmy Neutron Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Lucky ol' me gets to go sleep at the hospital tonight so they can monitor my sleep. I taped a little monitor to my finger at home a few weeks ago and based on the results of that - they want to do the full blown sleep test. Anybody done this? Yes, I snore like a freight train and my wife has been kind enough not to smother me to this point - but she's on the edge some nights. I'm hoping the results are pretty marginal - I don't think I could sleep with one of those c-pap do-hickies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Ask The Irish Doggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Let me know how this works out for you. I think that I may have it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
posty Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I had one a couple of years ago... It is not easy falling asleep with all of the wires and stuff attached to you... Took them about 20-30 minutes to attach everything... Then, after a while they came in and brought a machine that just had a mask to cover my nose... After about an hour, they came in with a wrap to keep my mouth closed during sleeping to see if that helped... After another hour, they came in with a full-blown mask to wear... All of this while still attached to all of the leads and such and trying not to move so they can get accurate readings... Then at 5am, it was all over... Could take a shower if one was wanted/needed and then it was time to leave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 I had one a couple of years ago... It is not easy falling asleep with all of the wires and stuff attached to you... Took them about 20-30 minutes to attach everything... Then, after a while they came in and brought a machine that just had a mask to cover my nose... After about an hour, they came in with a wrap to keep my mouth closed during sleeping to see if that helped... After another hour, they came in with a full-blown mask to wear... All of this while still attached to all of the leads and such and trying not to move so they can get accurate readings... Then at 5am, it was all over... Could take a shower if one was wanted/needed and then it was time to leave... Sounds like a regular party - thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFFL Chump Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I had one a couple of years ago... It is not easy falling asleep with all of the wires and stuff attached to you... Took them about 20-30 minutes to attach everything... Then, after a while they came in and brought a machine that just had a mask to cover my nose... After about an hour, they came in with a wrap to keep my mouth closed during sleeping to see if that helped... After another hour, they came in with a full-blown mask to wear... All of this while still attached to all of the leads and such and trying not to move so they can get accurate readings... Then at 5am, it was all over... Could take a shower if one was wanted/needed and then it was time to leave... Same process, then, sent me home, reviewed results, said get a cpap, used for one month, slept worse, talked to doc and back to normal operations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramhock Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I went as well. One night with wires only. The 2nd with wires and mask. I had a CPAP mask unit @ home and used it every night for a few months, then a few nights/week . . . for the last few months it's been in the closet. The thing with the mask is some nights it fits better than others, for some reason. When I was using it, it was for 4 - 5 hours a night. After using it, when you wake up, it feels like you already have 3 cups of coffee in you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWmaker Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 got it. moderate case. at the time, was falling asleep when driving. was waking up in a complete sweat from head to toe and the bed was drenched from my sweat. my wife was terrified watching me "sleep". cpap machine changed me within 3 days. became a completely different person. it was really easy to acclimate to the cpap machine because i wasn't getting ANY sleep. this allowed me to sleep. has not been a hinderence, except is a pain when going on a trip or camping, etc. losing weight is also HUGH. good luck. if you have any questions, just ask. i think i had more ocurrances per hour than Doggy. i think 60 or more per. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Yeah, that overnight study isn't much fun. You don't really sleep very well, so I don't recommend working the next day if you can help it. I sincerely hope you don't have apnea, because it sucks. Be sure you are seeing an ENT doc for this. Some of those sleep centers are more about diagnosing for profit than for making you well. Some places, you don't even meet with an MD to talk about your treatment. Seriously. An ENT will consider multiple reasons you could be having apnea (weight, allergies, physiology, to name a few) but a sleep center might just tell you that you need C-PAP. If you do have to use the C-PAP, I hope it works for you. It works very well for most people, but I was one of the unlucky ones. Stick with it as best you can for a few months - even if you hate it. The surgical solution UPPP has a hellatious recovery and poor success rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 got it. moderate case. at the time, was falling asleep when driving. was waking up in a complete sweat from head to toe and the bed was drenched from my sweat. my wife was terrified watching me "sleep". cpap machine changed me within 3 days. became a completely different person. it was really easy to acclimate to the cpap machine because i wasn't getting ANY sleep. this allowed me to sleep. has not been a hinderence, except is a pain when going on a trip or camping, etc. losing weight is also HUGH. good luck. if you have any questions, just ask. i think i had more ocurrances per hour than Doggy. i think 60 or more per. Glad to hear you're doing better - thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Yeah, that overnight study isn't much fun. You don't really sleep very well, so I don't recommend working the next day if you can help it. I sincerely hope you don't have apnea, because it sucks. Be sure you are seeing an ENT doc for this. Some of those sleep centers are more about diagnosing for profit than for making you well. Some places, you don't even meet with an MD to talk about your treatment. Seriously. An ENT will consider multiple reasons you could be having apnea (weight, allergies, physiology, to name a few) but a sleep center might just tell you that you need C-PAP. If you do have to use the C-PAP, I hope it works for you. It works very well for most people, but I was one of the unlucky ones. Stick with it as best you can for a few months - even if you hate it. The surgical solution UPPP has a hellatious recovery and poor success rate. Thanks for the info. My doc referred me to an ENT and neurologist to see what's going on. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Went thru it about 3 months ago. For the last couple of years I have been in a constant state of exhaustion. I needed constant naps (insert old jokes here) just to function. I finally couldn't take it anymore and got an appointment with an ENT, who set me up with the sleep test. They wired me up and monitored me, very uncomfortable for me. I was very aware of the wires. They never got around to using the CPAP so I had to go back for a second test. Same thing, except this time we started with the CPAP right away. I didn't think much of it when I woke up, but I have been using that machine now for a month and it made a world of difference. Takes a while to get use to, but it was worth it. When they did the analysis, they said I was getting zero hours REM sleep. After the CPAP test I was logging 4-5 hours. It's been a 1000% difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 (edited) There have been past threads on this subject which you can archive. I did the sleep study at home. Ask if you can do that also. It's alot easier to sleep in your own bed. I have used a CPAP machine for many years now, and I now sleep more soundly plus I don't snore. The CPAP machines keep getting better and better. The one I have now is smaller, lighter, and quieter than the one I originally used. There are many mask styles too, and the one I currently use is very light and fits my face well without discomfort or air leakage. Edited July 9, 2008 by Chargerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 I'm not sure what they could have learned from the test I went through last night. How are they supposed to study your sleep patterns when you don't sleep? How do they expect a fella to sleep with 24 freaking wires glued to his body? I'm grumpy when I don't sleep. Maybe that's why Mrs. Neutron insisted on the test. Thanks for the stories guys - especially those of you this has worked out for. I have a hard time believing I could sleep with one of those Vader masks on, but I might have to give it a try. Results will be back to the doc in 5-7 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggieFries Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I have a feeling I'm going to have to go to an ENT doc as my wife cannot stand my snoring anymore. And to add to it, I rarely feel fully rested even after sleeping 7-8 hours. I still wake up tired and groggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
posty Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 losing weight is also HUGH. Hugh Grant? Hugh Hefner? Hugh 0ne? What do they have to do with losing weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hugh Grant? Hugh Hefner? Hugh 0ne? What do they have to do with losing weight? Welcome Brack, newbie tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
posty Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Welcome Brack, newbie tool. @ thinking I'm the newbie... You should do stand-up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I use a C-Pap. Mine is just a cylinder that goes under my nose, with two things that protrude, fitting my nostrils. I love it. I sleep so much better. I started off with the full vader mask, and hated it. I was about to quit using it, because it was so uncomfortable. I changed mask types, and don't have any problems now. There are about 10 different masks. Give a mask a try for about a week, if you are still having a problem with it, ask for a different one. The only time I don't wear mine now is on vacations, and when I have a head cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 @ thinking I'm the newbie... You should do stand-up... hello, dumbass, my comment was a joke (playing off the fact that the first reply I received to my first post at the huddle was you saying "newbie tool") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWmaker Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Er, um, HUGE forgive me, oh Pasty one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 I use a C-Pap. Mine is just a cylinder that goes under my nose, with two things that protrude, fitting my nostrils. I love it. I sleep so much better. I started off with the full vader mask, and hated it. I was about to quit using it, because it was so uncomfortable. I changed mask types, and don't have any problems now. There are about 10 different masks. Give a mask a try for about a week, if you are still having a problem with it, ask for a different one. The only time I don't wear mine now is on vacations, and when I have a head cold. Thanks, Perch - that sounds much better than the full Vader masks I've been seeing in literature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
posty Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 http://www.nomask.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldan21 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 (edited) http://www.nomask.com/ That looks cool, but I'd be willing to bet I'd spit it out in the middle of the night. I HATED my Vader mask, but I went online to and got one with the nasal pads, and I can actually wear it with out problems. I've been using CPAP for about 2 years, and I'm not too sure it helps too much. My next step is to lose weight, I might be getting a job on campus at the new gym thats opening, hopefully being there to work multiple times per week will make it easier to work out. -DD21 Edited July 10, 2008 by digitaldan21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 (edited) Nope, I couldn't do that. I am too much of a mouth breather. I use a hybrid mouth/nasal mask It is the one I could get the best seal on as I flop around like a fish all night. I actually dropped 20 pounds and they had to turn my CPAP UP (from 4 to 8). I was totally pissed. But I'm still dropping so who knows. When I move out of the "obese" ranking ( need to be >190 lbs @ 6'0" tall), maybe I'll shed it all. I doubt it though. My Dad is skinny as a rail and snores like the second coming of Cthulhu. Edited July 10, 2008 by cre8tiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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