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AFireInside · 03-08-2021, 02:47 PM

I had an old machine from my father in law, because we've suspected I have apnea. I've always felt the same whether I sleep 3 or 4 hours or 7 or 8, I often feel worse if I sleep longer.

I've done three sleep apnea tests, and this third one was the only time they were able to get enough data.. Sure enough, severe sleep apnea, stop breathing about 35 times an hour.

I ordered a mask and have been using the older machine I already have, while I wait to get a new one, just to get used to it. The first couple weeks weren't game changing, but I didn't have headaches, and I felt more awake for the first half of the day. Once I get the new machine with a humidifier etc, I'm hoping it will make a big difference. The last couple weeks I haven't been sleeping as well though, so we'll see.

I really just want to see what it's like to wake up refreshed for the first time in my life.

03-08-2021, 02:47 PM	#184
AFireInside First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Calgary Exp:	I had an old machine from my father in law, because we've suspected I have apnea. I've always felt the same whether I sleep 3 or 4 hours or 7 or 8, I often feel worse if I sleep longer. I've done three sleep apnea tests, and this third one was the only time they were able to get enough data.. Sure enough, severe sleep apnea, stop breathing about 35 times an hour. I ordered a mask and have been using the older machine I already have, while I wait to get a new one, just to get used to it. The first couple weeks weren't game changing, but I didn't have headaches, and I felt more awake for the first half of the day. Once I get the new machine with a humidifier etc, I'm hoping it will make a big difference. The last couple weeks I haven't been sleeping as well though, so we'll see. I really just want to see what it's like to wake up refreshed for the first time in my life.