A great place to start Disorder information source Rated and Reviewed Sleep Links Entrance to all monitored Sleep Forums Search all of Sleepnet.com


Sleep Disorder
Forum Posting


Archived Sleep Forum4 Posting viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Sleep Forums Homepage.

CPAP, ORAL APPLIANCE... STILL HAVING APNEAS...HELP!!

Posted by Louise on May 25, 1998 at 06:03:43:

I was diagnosed with severe OSA (88 apneas per hour average) in March '97. Used CPAP, Oral appliance alone and oral appliance with CPAP and had 1 night being tested on BiPAP to no avail...was still exhausted and falling asleep at inappropriate times. I had another sleep study last night (Sunday) and was told they still can't find a satisfactory pressure. The throat surgery is not covered by Ontario's medical insurance and would cost me over $1,000, which I can't afford, but I hear it's not too effective anyway. The only other suggestion made was a tracheotomy, but I don't want to go to that extreme until all else is exhausted. Has anyone else had this much difficulty or know of other options. I am a bit overweight (12lbs) but wasn't until 3 or 4 months ago and I'm beginning to lose again. I am at wits end. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Louise

Follow Ups:

Archived Sleep Forum4 Posting viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Sleep Forums Homepage.

  • IMPORTANT : Information not intended as medical advice. If you suspect that you have a sleep disorder you should seek care from a qualified professional. Read Terms of Use.
  • The Sleep Forums are not to be used for commercial purposes.
  • Commercial products and services are not endorsed by Sleepnet.com.
  • Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia. In infants and children sleep problems commonly present themselves as ADD or ADHD.


Copyright ©1995-2005 Sleepnet.com., All rights reserved