Sleep Apnea Support Group

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of sleep disturbances.

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RascalFlattsFan 04/12/2016

I started the process to be fitted with an oral device that will take the place of my bi-pap machine. The devices, there are several, are very scary looking to me. Like something in a nightmare. The dentist I saw told me which ones were the most popular. And which ones people my age, early 60's, usually like. It's a long process from beginning to end but I have a feeling I'm not even going to get out of the gate. My insurance company pays for nothing usually. It's so depressing and unfair. I have no faith that I will get this paid for and it's too expensive to pay out of pocket. That's why I figured I'd ask here about it. I'm sick of the machine! I've had a sleep apnea machine for too many years. I refuse to bring it with me when we travel. At my daughters house, there is never an available outlet to plug the stupid machine in. And forget distilled water being available. I hope I'm wrong and this goes through. And I hope I can sleep with this "thing" in my mouth all night!

It seems like this group is not getting a lot of action. I wonder why....anyone know???

sptrout 04/12/2016

I'm sorry, but I cannot provide any information about oral devices. What little that I have read though is not good except for the dentist who makes money regardless of the outcome.

As for the activity of this Board, yes it is deadly slow, obviously a victim of SA, LOL. I really have no idea why it is so slow, maybe people just have not looked for it???

There are two other Boards that I have mentioned in other posts that are very active and very educational. Below are links to both.

http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/index.php

http://www.cpaptalk.com/CPAP-Sleep-Apnea-Forum.html

RascalFlattsFan 04/27/2016

Thank you for responding sptrout. I hear crickets when I come here. I used to fall asleep any time I sat down until I was prescribed "wake up" meds. Perhaps you're right and that's why so many people aren't hanging around lol Thank you so much for posting those links. It's possible I visited one or both before. I'll check it out, thanks again.

Intakevalve 05/06/2016

Did absoulity nothing for me.

RascalFlattsFan 05/26/2016

Hey Intakevalve - sorry to hear that. can you be more specific without getting too personal?

sptrout 05/26/2016

RascalFlattsFan,

Have you posted your original question and thoughts on either of the two SA-specific Forums that I listed in April? If not, I would highly recommend that you do. They are both very busy boards with many subject matter experts including women of your age. You will get quick responses and advice, but do not expect them to endorse oral devices. However, they will give you reasons why, and very likely responses from folks that have tried.

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