Does the CPAP Machine Help?

It is most certainly worth the investment & daily chore (proper care of machine- including making sure the water is at correct level)! Waking up 113 times in one night is excessive. It certainly explains your weight gain, illness, chronic exhaustion, snippy mood, etc. The oxygen level at 93 isn't great, which is probably why you've been diagnosed with mild apnea. If oxygen level went under 90, we would give you a tank of oxygen.

I work with residents who have sleep apnea. There is a huge difference in those who comply with the doctors recommendations, and those who don't! Those who don't continue everything you named, along with frequently becoming knocked out- day or night. Life stinks for them! Those who do comply may get annoyed with the straps or the noise of the machine at first, but if they stick with it, they quickly adjust to the minor inconveniences. They feel a heck of a lot better!

I just got my apap machine yesterday and used it last night. I haven t noticed any difference yet because of only using it one night. I did notice that I didn t wake up at all throughout the night compared to waking up 3 to 4 times per night. My wife also said I wasn t snoring at all. My sleep test said I have severe sleep apnea. I stopped breathing 30 times in one hour and the longest I stopped breathing was 42 seconds. My 02sat dropped to 75% which is not good because my brain wasn t getting enough oxygen. I m looking forward to feeling better and feeling more energetic. Plus, I get 20% off of my electric bill now. Cool!!!

Beyond all the answers above, I know that it works. I am a repiratory therapist and have seen and heard the wonderful things people say about their CPAP machines. It gives them a whole new life. As for the money, most insurance companies pay for this machine with a diagnosis of CPAP from your doctor. If you don't have insurance, let the doctor (or his office staff) know and see if they know of anyway of helping you get some financial help for the cost. Good luck.

Mild is understated, if you woke up 113 times.

Get the C-Pap and sleep like a baby, feeling fresh and renewed in the morning

I sleep like a baby every since I got mine !! No more waking up at all

When you had your sleep study what did your oxygen levels drop to and how long did you stop breathing. please post info and I'll check back.