Sleep Apnea devices please

[nancy2022]

No aibu but my posts don't seem to get noticed.

Any remedies that work? Apart from
The guard from dentist? That's my last resort. As the hospital only class me as mild I cannot get a CPAP machine. I finally thought I'd get help once I was referred to the hospital. They didn't even bother to write or call me with their results, I had to call my doctor. I've tried everything going!!

Thanks.

What testing have you had? Symptoms? If they deemed you mild, I assume you have had some sort of overnight device to check? Why do you think you need a CPAP?

My understanding is that sleep apnoea can be from an anatomical cause such as deviated septum/facial injuries or more commonly from being overweight and having extra fat around the neck and palate. Possibly other causes too. An anatomical issue might need surgical treatment, whereas a weight issue obviously needs weight management. In some cases, weight loss also leads to no longer having sleep apnoea. What did they advise for you?

DH has had progressively worsening sleep apnoea for 10+yrs- the same time I started wearing ear plugs to sleep. His referrals to sleep clinics were lost or not made by GP, waited months, covid hit, did another referral, all online, FINALLY got sent equipment to check at home, sent it back- then told that the oxygen sensor didn't record anything at all- and this happened often!!! He now has a machine as deemed extreme with waking every minute during sleep! This was nearly 3yrs since his 1st referral to GP!!!!

I assume the next course if you really think you need a CPAP is to see an ENT, different GP at your practice or private sleep specialist.

Hi thank you for your reply.

Yes I had the Alice night one machine.

The hospital didn't discuss my results with me. I had to call for the results but no one knew anything then eventually my doctor said they had received a letter from
The hospital and I could call in for a copy.

It's just a table of figures and underneath hand written it says mild sleep apnea Mandibular Advancement Device recommended.

I've already been referred to the hospital so I'm not sure another gp would be useful?

Dentists / assistants help - MILD Sleep Apnea www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/4603271-dentists-assistants-help-mild-sleep-apnea

There is a bit more info here.

The Mandibular advancement device did nothing to stop my husband’s snoring.

can you be rereferred or is getting a private review an option?

Thank you. This is the thing, I cant spend that money for it not to work. I've phoned and emailed my dentist to ask if someone can call me with a bit more info before they just book me in for a cast.

I feel I'm getting nowhere and I can't even sleep in my own bed because of it.

Hey,
Snoring can be caused by several reasons like the anatomy of your mouth and sinuses, alcohol consumption, allergies, and may be due to being overweight. Light and infrequent snoring is common no need to worry about it. First of all, you must find out the reason for your snoring, if it is caused by Sleep Apnea then the best option is to follow CPAP therapy. You already mentioned here that you are suffering from mild apnea, so I think this is the best time to start your treatment using high-quality CPAP machines at affordable prices.
I am sure about this because one of my friend's fathers is depending this accessory and almost 75% improvement in his condition.