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Posted: Apr 15, 2010

Hi. Just had a sleep study test. They think I have sleep apnea causing my hypertension (which I've had forever I'm afraid) because know the medications aren't working as well. My question is basically has anyone had success with the CPAP machine? The people I have talked to say they are never compliant with it. Since I usually sleep on my side or on my back - I am dubious about expending the time and money for one! I was a little pi--ed off when I found out if they do issue a CPAP I'll have to have another sleep study to calibrate it.... Any opinions pro or con would be welcome!

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CPAP compliance - anon

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I've been on it for a year and a half and have been 100% compliant. It is very hard for some people to use it, but I admit I was so desperate and so sick that by the time I was finally diagnosed, I was willing to do absolutely anything.

The sleep tests were the worst part for me. Make sure you get a machine that is data capable so you don't have to do a sleep test every year.

Once I got the machine, the main problem was finding a mask that fit. It's going to be a pain in the patootie, and you have to pretty much accept that and make a conscious decision to work on finding a mask and using the CPAP or else you may not be compliant. If you're not compliant, you won't get any benefit from the CPAP.

I have a "full face" mask, which means nose and mouth (and not the whole face). I can lay on my side with the mask, but I understand it's even easier to lay on your side with a nasal only mask. There are also some contoured pillows that work well for side sleepers. There are products to make the masks more comfortable, and I recommend going to a sleep apnea forum online to get some helpful hints and advice.

My blood pressure went down when I went on the CPAP, so I hope yours does too. Good luck!

CPAP compliance - KYMT

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I was diagnosed with sleep apnea last year after being admitted for atrial fibrillation. I was fortunate that the place I had my sleep study did a split night study so I was titrated on the CPAP machine the same night as the diagnostic portion of the test. The tech there let me try out different types of mask before the study began so once the titration part of the study began, all they had to do was to hook the mask to the machine. I also use a full-face mask that covers the nose and mouth. The problem that I have had is being diagnosed with bronchitis and a URI and having a severe cough for a couple of months. The full-face mask is hard to use then because you are basically rebreathing back your germs when you cough or sneeze. I did notice a reduction in my blood pressure too and have tried very hard to be compliant. Having a heart attack or a stroke is simply not worth the noncompliance.

TEST RESULTS - older than dirt MT

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Well, I didn't have sleep apnea I have periodic limb movement disorder - which is basically a neurological diagnosis. I just don't understand if I'm moving so much in my sleep why I can't burn off some calories! Will start a new med and keep you posted. I had some apneic episodes but not enough to be fit sleep apnea diagnosis.

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