Sleep Apnea
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From: East Tennessee
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Sleep Apnea
I would be interested in the stories of fellow "hoseheads" touring without their CPAP. I've been told that I do not snore or have apneas when I sleep in my recliner. I have borrowed a Hennessey Hammock, since a sleep position closely resembling that of a recliner seems to be available in the hammock, that I intend to pitch (?) (hang) (LOL) in my yard this weekend, and use a voice (noise) activated recorder to see if I snore or have other audible indications of apneas. I lost a small part while traveling, and recorded snores, gasps, and other sounds with it while my CPAP was OOS. I haven't toured in 30 years, but with the children grown, the ex-wife gone, and a couple of months leave per year, I intend to hit the road. But if touring without the CPAP means that I feel like I felt pre-CPAP, I'll either credit card tour a little, or I'll stay home, play golf, and ride a few centuries.
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From: North Texas
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I don't use a CPAP, but I do use a Perfect Sleep mouthpiece and it handles about 90% of my sleep problems.
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From: Sayre, Pa
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Cpap
I've done a couple credit card tours (motel stays) dragging my Cpap with me. I find I can carry it nicely in one Pannier and still have some space leftover. I don't take it on overnights or when I'm camping. It does make a difference though and I try to not leave home with out it.
Denny
Denny
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From: East Tennessee
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Yeah, I never leave home without mine either, that's why I had a few nights without it, left a coupling in a hotel room, but of course it's useless without electricity, and I want to camp a few nights in the Smokys.
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Go visit a sleep apnea dentist. As the poster above mentioned, a mouthpiece can sometimes help quite a bit. Not something I would want to wear every night, but might be just the thing for an occasional camping night without electricity.
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From: Western Ma.
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When I can't take my machine, I roll a towel under my neck and use Breathe Rite strips.
My most recent week long trip I had no problems at all with this method
My most recent week long trip I had no problems at all with this method




