Sleep apnea & cpap

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by u4icwargasm, Sep 28, 2019.

  1. u4icwargasm

    u4icwargasm Light Load Member

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    That's what frustrates me so much there may be some people that need a cpap to drive safe. They pass out while driving & a cpap helps em avoid it. I'M NOT ONE OF EM. But I'm required to use cpap & for me it's nothing more than unnecessary discomfort.
     
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  3. u4icwargasm

    u4icwargasm Light Load Member

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    Yes & failed it that's y I'm required to use cpap.
     
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    upnorthwpg Road Train Member

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    Can I ask you what your numbers were? Are you using a full face or a nasal pillows mask?
     
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    Aamcotrans Road Train Member

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    I don’t need a reason to not use it. I am mandated to use it.

    yes, I read the words you highlighted, I still see no report that states you will have a heart issue if you have untreated sleep apnea.
     
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  6. LAnn

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    I have seen men associating parking quickly and equating not needing a CPAP with their feeling of being more masculine.
    I'm sorry --- but men who will feel less masculine parking slowly /carefully-- OR using a CPAP machine have some psychological issues to overcome.
    I asked my trainer why he's concerned about that, he didn't want to be seen as a "pansy".....HUH?!?!?
    W heck??!!
     
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  7. Rickp

    Rickp Heavy Load Member

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    Too bad they try to force sleep tests on everybody. Just made so many push back against it, including people who actually need help for sleep apnea. Mine is severe and i was not heavy when i got diagnosed. Using a cpap is the only way i can sleep. Loved it from the 1st night i wore it.
     
  8. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    The power at home went out once and I didnt get any sleep without my cpap. Now I have a battery that I can hook up to when the power goes out
     
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  9. LAnn

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    Yeah, me too a couple of times, so the newer machines have a battery pack right, and also a REMOTE wifi now that will transmit your readings over the internet, ....from what the doctors office told me.
    How cool is that?!?!
    Wow
     
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  10. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    i love mine. i use it everyday. all night. i feel 100% better
     
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  11. u4icwargasm

    u4icwargasm Light Load Member

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    Full face mask. Idk the numbers but it was barely enough to fail i .
     
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