DH's CPAP check up?

MissDemeanor · March 2014

When I mentioned a month or two ago that my boyfriend was getting a CPAP machine to help with his sleep apnea and snoring, several of you mentioned your husbands had just gotten one too. Just wondering how it's going?

MissDemeanor · March 2014

My boyfriend rarely uses his. And when he does, he usually pulls it off in the middle of the night. But when he does use it, I've noticed he's in a much better mood the next day, probably because he actually got a decent sleep.

On the plus side, it provides white noise to help me and LO sleep.

Beachmommy1029 · March 2014

MH's machine doesn't make any noise... Hmmm... Anyway, he got it in November and he's like an energizer bunny version of his old self! I'm so glad he got it. I had been pushing him to get a study done forever and he didn't go until he woke up from an episode one night with such bad chest pain his dr sent him to the hospital... Shoulda listened to me... If anyone's SO is snoring badly, get him checked! It is definitely a health issue.

PeachLove25 · March 2014

DH needs one so bad but refuses to have a sleep study. I know it's dangerous and wake him up choking a few times each night! I don't think he realizes how much better he will feel if it's taken care of. Did anyone have to convince their DH to do this or did they all want it?

MissDemeanor · March 2014

PeachLove25 said:

DH needs one so bad but refuses to have a sleep study. I know it's dangerous and wake him up choking a few times each night! I don't think he realizes how much better he will feel if it's taken care of. Did anyone have to convince their DH to do this or did they all want it?

My boyfriends Dic actually first said he heard something in his lungs, which got him started in the track to check things out. His lungs are fine, but it turned out he stops breathing 300+ times a night.

This was at the same appointment that my doc gave me a pregnancy test. I actually had a baby I the time it took him to get his diagnosis sorted out. And yes it took a lot of nagging from me and the doc to get him to agree to be tested.

slwprincess · March 2014

DH got his a few weeks ago. He's been spotty about using it which actually turned into a major fight the other night. It really helps and it drives me crazy when he doesn't put it on. He's bad about getting up to change a diaper and then not putting it on again. We ended up paying almost $500 even after insurance so I feel like this is not optional... He should wear that thing all night/every night. He says he has to "build up" to using it all night but even his doc said he should be using it more than he has. Ughh men. But yes, it does make a huge difference and it gives me peace of mind!

littlepig2 · March 2014

same boat as @MissDemeanor‌. DH pulls it off at night but I'll wake him up to put it back on. his doesn't make any noise but it makes a huge difference in how he feels the next day and how well he sleeps.

slwprincess · March 2014

DHs doesn't make noise when it's on him but I hear the hiss when he takes it off. Which wakes me up and then leads to our irrational 3 am battle... All in a deathly whisper so as not to wake LO.

littlepig2 · March 2014

just wanted to add that to be fair, the machine is weird. I tried DH's on for a minute when he first got it and I felt like it was harder to breathe because of the force of the air. I know it's programmed to him but I would have a hard time adjusting to wear it and breathing that way! (but I still get irrationally angry when he takes it off.)

dunvilles · March 2014

How do you go about getting a sleep study? Does your regular doctor schedule it or do you have to see a specialist?

JessWhatINeeded · March 2014

My DH finally got his last week. He's been sleeping in the basement bedroom since we moved in together because snoring. He wants to get used to it for a week or two then "move upstairs" FINALLY! He says its quiet unless he takes it off, and that it has helped his quality of sleep immensely. He's not tired and he doesn't toss & turn. However, sleeping in the same position all night has presented a secondary problem; back & shoulder pain.
It's VERY expensive for the testing. He had to be referred to a sleep clinic by either a pulmonary or ENT specialist.

slwprincess · March 2014

DH sees a pulminologist for his. TBH, it was a fluke... My Ob sent me to this pulmonologist for my pneumonia in Dec. while there, I saw they did sleep studies. My insurance covered it w/o a referral so I made him an appt with the doc while I was there.

cksmith29 · March 2014

DH has had his for two years. It's noisy but 1000 times better than his snoring and choking all night. He can't sleep at all without it. It took him over a year to get dependent on using it regularly.

inluv4life2 · March 2014

MH has used a cpap for years and it took a few months to get the mask and settings right. If your H is pulling it off, he may want to try a different mask set up. Tell him to hang in there, once it is all set right for him he'll be so happy and you'll both be rested!

VeronicaAnn143 · March 2014

Dh has had his for about 4 years and it's been amazing. He doesn't fall asleep sitting on the couch, has more energy, etc. life is so much better with it!

It took several months for him to get used to wearing it. He hated it at first. Now he can't fall asleep without it on. Tell your SO to keep at it @MissDemeanor‌

littlepig2 · March 2014

also keep in mind that there are different types. DH doesn't have a mask, just a piece that goes under his nose. he went for a consult where they fit it and set the pressure correctly but it also auto-adjusts based on how he's breathing/not breathing. his is caused by his PTSD (because Army) so he went through the VA for testing and to get his machine.

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