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I would go ahead and have the sleep study. I am getting good sleep, the only thing is I'm struggling to keep it on all night since I normally sleep on my stomach. I keep finding it off and on the side of the bed in th morning lol. I do feel more rested than I ever have before though. Give it a shot and if you don't have sa no harm no foul you can go back on the Xanax.

I guess my wife is going to make me go...thanks for the info!

Boondoc

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I guess my wife is going to make me go...thanks for the info!

Boondoc

LOL Like my girlfriend she's the one up at night or elbowing you to turn over.

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I've used a cpap for at least 5 years and it does help. My biggest problem was tossing the mask on the floor during sleep. My daughter bought me a kit that includes a pillow and a cloth wrap that goes around the hose. The pillow has cut outs for your mask to lay in and the tube wrap prevents the wrinkles you get from the tube. Just makes sleeping more comfortable.

I also have a tank that holds water attached to my cpap to prevent your throat from drying out. A must have if your like me.

Jeff

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My sleep study is scheduled for next month. I must be breathing through my mouth at night, because I always awaken with severe dry mouth/tongue and chapped lips. It will be interesting to find out if I have SA...

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How long does it take to get a sleep study? I went to primary care last month and ask for one, buy yet I've heard nothing.

I am a firm believer I have it. I also mentioned it with my pysch doctor and she believes I have it as well. My mouth is open and sleep on my back. I wake up dry mouth and almost never feel rested, no matter how long I sleep. I put a claim in, during the meantime. I just got a call, i have up coming appts but yet, they jacked it up. They think I asked for an increase in HTN. I'm like I think HTN may have something to do with my sleep apnea. I am already Sc'd for HTN and on meds.

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I'm not sure how long it takes to get an SA study thru the VA. I have another scheduled this month by my family PCP. Go in at 20:30 hours and out by 08:00.

Question? I was dx'd with CAD back in 99 and also high blood pressure. I have recently filed for IHD due to AO exposure. Should I file a claim for SA as well.

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