C pap ?? Will this help snoring? - Sleep Disorders Message Board

ATAB · 03-13-2001, 11:15 PM

A friend recently mentioned about a cpap machine. I am over 40, over-weight, always tired. I am snoring more loudly of recent and my wife tells me it seems that I stop breathing time to time, all night.
I have made a appointment to see a doc at the Sleep Clinic at N. Shore Hospital in Manhassett. I've heard both good and bad about the cpap machine.
Can anyone tell me what to expect after this first doc visit (heard something about staying overnight at the clinic). If this cpap is for me, what do I ask for, are there diff kinds. Heard people get headaches, something about gel fitted masks.
Any help or advise would be much appreciated..

Borgieskid · 03-25-2001, 12:54 AM

If you stop breathing while sleeping (and your wife should know), you most likely have sleep apnea. You would go to an over night clinic, be hooked up to many wires that would monitor you all night. After monitoring you, the sleep technician would report your results to your doc. A cpap or bpap would be prescribed. My Dad is on a cpap and has had no problems other than getting used to it. Don't let this slide, get treatment. My Dad has had this his whole life but just decided to treat it. He has spent 30+ years untreated. The lack of oxygen has contributed to many health problems. He gets no headaches, etc.... It might be hard getting used to, but it is well worth it. His energy level has doubled! Best of luck. Kay

buffy · 04-03-2001, 04:18 PM

Yes!!! It is virtually impossible to snore with the CPAP on. It is positive air pressure being blown into your nose each time you breathe.
My hubby has had one for two years. The nights he doesn't use it, he'll snore so loud and hard you can hear him all over the house!
Now if I could just get him to take the meds for his restless leg syndrome too--maybe I'd get some sleep!

steve taylor · 04-11-2001, 10:08 PM

cpap is great. your spouse will appreciate no snoring and you will wake up in the morning still alive.