Had my sleep study done...

[slag]

Results came back that I have severe sleep apnea to where I was having episodes over 120 times an hour. I'm getting fitted for a cpap machine tomorrow (Friday), but don't know what to expect. What do you cpap users recommend? Full face mask, nose mask, tubes, etc. What things should I be looking for? I'm going to get a heated humidifier with mine. Any other suggestions?

My out of pocket is around $415 for the machine I think.

 

[SunnyD]

Out of curiosity, how much do you weigh? Also, do you have any underlying conditions such as asthma, severe allergies, COPD, etc?

 

[ThePresence]

I use a CPAP. Took time getting used to it, but once I did I realized that I had not had a good nights sleep in years.

I use this one with the humidifier:

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As far as mask, I could not use a full-face, could never get comfortable, and the nose one didnt work for me. I finally found the Mirage Liberty. Although technically a full-face, it really isn't.

 

[rudder]

Get something along these lines...

http://www.dentalartslab.com/tap-3

except medical insurance won't cover a dental appliance unless your doctor writes a note that you are cpap intolerant.

 

[slag]

Out of curiosity, how much do you weigh? Also, do you have any underlying conditions such as asthma, severe allergies, COPD, etc?

276. Been around 260-280 for the last 10 years of my life and I'm doing something about it now. My goal is to be at 250 for my birthday on July 10th and around 220 by Halloween. The doctor told me the degree of my sleep apnea wouldn't change with weight loss though since it is so severe, but of course, many health issues go away the lighter you are. My metabolism basically stopped at 25, but my appetite did not.

No allergies aside from poison ivy or asthma or copd. I'm really healthy (had a stress test done in 2007) and my cholesterol is low and my blood pressure is perfect. I've been running with my wife but shin splints are killing me.

 

[momeNt]

Best of luck to you.

Your post also didn't set itself up for an epic thread backfire, came in here expecting some complaining, but it appears you are an adult.

Shin splits can mean your stride and landing isn't correct. I'm not a barefoot runner but a lot of them will tell you they got shinsplits or knee pain/injuries with shoes and once they made the switch all the pain stopped. Really all it will do is just make you land softer on your feet. So if you can get the image in your head of landing softly on your feet and picking your feet up as opposed to pushing off, you may be able to eliminate some of the pain.

 

[vshah]

276. Been around 260-280 for the last 10 years of my life and I'm doing something about it now. My goal is to be at 250 for my birthday on July 10th and around 220 by Halloween. The doctor told me the degree of my sleep apnea wouldn't change with weight loss though since it is so severe, but of course, many health issues go away the lighter you are. My metabolism basically stopped at 25, but my appetite did not.

No allergies aside from poison ivy or asthma or copd. I'm really healthy (had a stress test done in 2007) and my cholesterol is low and my blood pressure is perfect. I've been running with my wife but shin splints are killing me.

have you tried erging (rowing machine)? I used to switch to that when my shin splints got too bad, it's zero impact on the legs while still being a full body workout.

 

[xochi]

i had my sleep study done in January 2012 and was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. i tried the nose ones, but i have bad alergies so that didnt work for me. I then tried the full face mask, it works better and i've gotten used to it but none of the masks are ideal.

The Dr. gave me three options. Cpap, Dental Appliance as mentioned above, or some type of oral surgery. He also said there are researching medicine as well as some sort of nose patch, but those are still in development.

My machine and equipment was in the $700 range.

 

[xBiffx]

It's a wonder how the human race survived before doctors were able to diagnose and treat everyone with an acronym. I am amazed.

 

[slag]

have you tried erging (rowing machine)? I used to switch to that when my shin splints got too bad, it's zero impact on the legs while still being a full body workout.

No, but I have been riding my bike which I really enjoy doing and it doesn't cause shin splint pain.

 

[slag]

Best of luck to you.

Your post also didn't set itself up for an epic thread backfire, came in here expecting some complaining, but it appears you are an adult.

Shin splits can mean your stride and landing isn't correct. I'm not a barefoot runner but a lot of them will tell you they got shinsplits or knee pain/injuries with shoes and once they made the switch all the pain stopped. Really all it will do is just make you land softer on your feet. So if you can get the image in your head of landing softly on your feet and picking your feet up as opposed to pushing off, you may be able to eliminate some of the pain.

I imagine my stride isn't great, however, when I got my shoes, the people at the fitness store (local store in Lawrence) watched me walk around to see how I walk/run and then selected the shoe they thought would best fit me and work for me. I ended up with a pair of Brooks.

I'll work on my stride though and see if it helps. Thanks for the tips.

 

[chusteczka]

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Shin splits can mean your stride and landing isn't correct. I'm not a barefoot runner but a lot of them will tell you they got shinsplits or knee pain/injuries with shoes and once they made the switch all the pain stopped. Really all it will do is just make you land softer on your feet. So if you can get the image in your head of landing softly on your feet and picking your feet up as opposed to pushing off, you may be able to eliminate some of the pain.

More on the shinsplints, take calcium vitamins. When a person starts running, their bones need to adjust by becoming denser to withstand the pounding on the pavement. Anyone who stops running for a while and then resumes, will feel the pain in their shins until their bone density increases.

Also, proper arch support, use of the foot muscles, and ankle alignment play a role and are important. Sunken ankles that fall inward is a common problem for heavier people, making walking or running painful. Strengthen your foot muscles, develop a proper arch, properly align your ankles, and this will help reduce any lower leg discomfort.

 

[surfsatwerk]

Quit running and take up weight training and save your knees.

 

[slag]

It's a wonder how the human race survived before doctors were able to diagnose and treat everyone with an acronym. I am amazed.

To be fair, we as a human race were in a lot better shape when we had to hunt and farm for our food as opposed to sitting in front of a computer from 7-4, and then driving home (again sitting), and then going to my son's ball practice, going home, making dinner, and then working a couple more hours, showering, and then going to bed.

Not a lot of time in there for excercise, so we do it when we can. I dislike being overweight, and it has finally gotten to the point where I want to do something about it..... after I finish this cinnamon roll and flavored coffee

 

[xBiffx]

To be fair, we as a human race were in a lot better shape when we had to hunt and farm for our food as opposed to sitting in front of a computer from 7-4, and then driving home (again sitting), and then going to my son's ball practice, going home, making dinner, and then working a couple more hours, showering, and then going to bed.

To be fair, all of that should be keeping you active enough to stay healthy. That is of course if you can put down the cinnamon rolls once in a while. Eat for your activity level, not that of an Olympian.

Not a lot of time in there for excercise, so we do it when we can. I dislike being overweight, and it has finally gotten to the point where I want to do something about it..... after I finish this cinnamon roll and flavored coffee

:thumbsup:...D:

 

[NuclearNed]

No, but I have been riding my bike which I really enjoy doing and it doesn't cause shin splint pain.

I've never been really overweight, but I can speak from experience that a bike can make you lose weight very quickly. And I'm like you - I enjoy riding my bike, which is really good as it makes the exercise fun instead of a chore.

 

[momeNt]

To be fair, we as a human race were in a lot better shape when we had to hunt and farm for our food as opposed to sitting in front of a computer from 7-4, and then driving home (again sitting), and then going to my son's ball practice, going home, making dinner, and then working a couple more hours, showering, and then going to bed.

Not a lot of time in there for excercise, so we do it when we can. I dislike being overweight, and it has finally gotten to the point where I want to do something about it..... after I finish this cinnamon roll and flavored coffee

Standing desks are becoming more popular (as opposed to zero popularity). Just standing during your 9 hours of work burns like 500+ calories as opposed to sitting down.

Also sitting down for extended periods of time has been shown to be an independent variable for heart health, so look into converting your desk to a standing desk, because no matter your level of fitness, sitting down all day is literally killing you!

 

[xBiffx]

Standing desks are becoming more popular (as opposed to zero popularity). Just standing during your 9 hours of work burns like 500+ calories as opposed to sitting down.

Also sitting down for extended periods of time has been shown to be an independent variable for heart health, so look into converting your desk to a standing desk, because no matter your level of fitness, sitting down all day is literally killing you!

This would not fly at the last three companies I worked for due to ergonomic safety issues.

 

[DestinyKnight]

Results came back that I have severe sleep apnea to where I was having episodes over 120 times an hour. I'm getting fitted for a cpap machine tomorrow (Friday), but don't know what to expect. What do you cpap users recommend? Full face mask, nose mask, tubes, etc. What things should I be looking for? I'm going to get a heated humidifier with mine. Any other suggestions?

My out of pocket is around $415 for the machine I think.

See if you can get an autopap, preferably the S9 Autoset. It costs a little more, but it's easer to adjust to since the pressure is variable and if you know where to look you can get the clinical software that can interpret the data off of the s9's data card and allow you to more closely monitor your therapy than you can with a simple cpap. I've been on one for 9 months now and have never felt better.

 

[FoBoT]

i need to make an appointment very soon for this and some other issues, but i'll post about it in Health and Fitness subforum

 

[momeNt]

This would not fly at the last three companies I worked for due to ergonomic safety issues.

Can you elaborate? I haven't heard any reasoning to that effect before.

 

[xBiffx]

Can you elaborate? I haven't heard any reasoning to that effect before.

Sure, this would cause unnecessary stress on the lower back as well as other joints. You aren't going to be able to have correct posture for things like typing at a computer for an extended period of time while standing up. The people here who work away from a desk, at a bench top, are limited to 15 minutes of computer use at a time while at a standing terminal. There is a thick floor mat and adjustable keyboard and mouse trays to get the proper posture. Even with all this, you are going to do damage over extended periods of time. Standing would be fine if you could maintain proper posture but it not going to work for all employees.

It's simple, standing desks require too much training and rely too much on the user to use properly. Companies are able to have less liability by sticking to the traditional sitting desks. Not saying you can't do it with standing, but few companies are going to take on the risks.

 

[edro]

Quit running and take up weight training and save your knees.

:thumbsup:

 

[slag]

i need to make an appointment very soon for this and some other issues, but i'll post about it in Health and Fitness subforum

Feel free to move this one there if you like. It would probably be a better fit there.

 

[slag]

See if you can get an autopap, preferably the S9 Autoset. It costs a little more, but it's easer to adjust to since the pressure is variable and if you know where to look you can get the clinical software that can interpret the data off of the s9's data card and allow you to more closely monitor your therapy than you can with a simple cpap. I've been on one for 9 months now and have never felt better.

This is the kind of info I was looking for! Thanks so much.