Meme2six

My bff and her husband both use one at night. Also, one of my sons-in-law uses one. He was amazed at how much better he felt after only a couple of nights of good sleep.

fmd36

DH has this - severe - but insurance would not cover evaluation. I recently read that there is a conncetion between breathing issues and early dementia and Alzeheimers(sic). The device may just give you a better quality of life.

merchjag

my husband uses one -he also has oxygen with his. He even uses it when he naps. It has made a big difference. You can develop heart problems down the road from having untreated sleep apnea. One tip-if the first mask doesn't work keep trying them until he finds one that works and please don't give up.

ghquilter53

My mother, sister, and aunt all use CPAP and have gotten their lives back. amazing how well they feel now that they can sleep all night.

kathyd

I have had my machine for over 10 years. My husband got his just 2 years ago. I was surprised at the fewer sore throats I had because I wasn't sleeping with my mouth open. I also have more energy.
I have the mask just for the nose, hubby's is the full face. My sister just got her machine last month and is wanting the pillows that sit under the nose (like hospital oxygen).
As someone else said, they are not sexy by any means but you get a good nights sleep!
We have even modified our small trailer so that we can use our machines when camping! I won't leave home without mine.

Weenween

2 OF MY AUNTS HAS TO USE THEM IT SAVED THEIR LIVES ALSO ONE WHO SMOKED AND ONE WHO DID NOT EVER SMOKED BUT WAS VERY HEAVY.SHE FEELS SO MUCH BETTER AND CAN REMEMBER ALOT BETTER NOW ALSO.PLEASE TRY IT AND DON'T GIVE UP IT DOES TAKE SOME GETTING USE TO.

agoldencomet

I have used a CPAP for a few years now because of sleep apnaea. I did not find it hard to get used to, except for hearing my breathing through the machine. Before the CPAP I could not stay awake longer than 10 minutes watching TV in the evenings. The first day (after using the test machine the night before) I watched three hours without getting drowsy!! I find that I miss smelling the fresh air at night (when the windows are open) so sometimes I give myself a treat and don't use it. A night here and there is not so bad for you. Sleep apnaea can result in accidents, inability to concentrate at work and even serious heart problems so use the machine!!

RobertaMarie

For years (back in the 1970s) my husband snored, then stopped breathing, and was skeptical when I told him about it. Back then, most doctors didn't even know about sleep apnea. I kept on fussing and he finally had to beg a local doctor to send him to the Standford sleep clinic. After his first night of testing the doctor told him, "we have good news and bad news.... bad news is, you are going to die, but the good news is we can change the time from two or three months to several years". He had it so severely he had to have surgery to remove his tonsils, adenoids and widen his throat passage. The next day he was like a new man. Had energy, lost weight and had his life back. A couple of years later, he started having problems again and was prescribed his CPAP, and became healthy again. That was back in 1983, and he has used it ever since. He has one for home and one for travel, and even takes his nap using one. It saved his life and I am so grateful. Looks like the medical profession has wised up since our first struggle for diagnosis, but you can see, many people use one successfully. Your brain needs oxygen, so for goodness sake, and your health, give it a try. May God bless you with good health and happiness. Roberta

Challys

I have used a Cpap for years--had no trouble getting used to it at all. My DH is very supportive as he claims he sleeps better knowing I won't stop breathing! I jokingly call it my Darth Vader mask and have even taken it on cruises as well as for overnight hospital stays. Haven't missed a day wearing it since I got it.

grandma sue

I also have sleep apnea and snored terribly. I was always tired. I got my CPAP about 6 years ago - love it. I have the nose pillow - just sits between my lip and nose and has 2 rubber tips that just barely go into your nose. Very comfortable. I sleep so well. Please use it - it could save your life. Just keep trying masks or nose pillows until you find one that's comfortable. My supplier is very good to work with me on that. Hopefully, yours will be too.