Originally Posted by
Pamestique
I am sure this has been posted before but I am trying to find a quick response... my guy did the sleep studies and now they want him to try a CPAP machine. He just absolutely does not want to use a CPAP. I would like to get the experience of anyone that had to try one or someone who refused and what happened or what did you try instead.
Appreciate your insight...
I am another for whom the CPAP works wonders. From waking up every 45 minutes and going to the bathroom to sleeping 6 hours straight was the immediate result of the machine! Also, no more snoring and no more waking with rapidly beating heart because I had stopped breathing. I've been using it for more than 9 years. Now, when I lie down in bed, I feel like I am suffocating until I get my CPAP going. I can't sleep or even nap without it!
His feelings of resistance are normal. I felt the same. But after the first night of using it, I was hooked. It was so worth it to not be falling asleep when driving and having more energy during the day and not falling asleep every time I stopped moving.
+1 on the nasal pillows. Much less obtrusive.
I also agree, it makes it difficult to cuddle because of the stream of air that's blowing out. It's definitely not sexy. But, he may have more energy for other things!