Picked Up Cpap Machine Today

[Fire Courage]

No more denial. It has really sunked in now.....I have sleep apnea :) .

How many here use this machine and what are your thoughts on it?

[Fire Courage]

Thanks for the info Broncovet. Yep I'm a man, but I'm 41 going on 42. I will check that Saw Palmetto and green juice out though.

Beleive it or not, there are things you can do for frequent trips to the toilet, too. I am guessing that you are a man "over 50" and I am also "over 50" and was able to fix it.

Many times a mans prostate gets enlarged, and this causes urinary problems, and often frequent urination.

I used a "natural" (herbal) remedy, with good success. It is available in almost all health food stores, and often even in Walmart, and cost me less than $10. It is called Saw Palmetto.

I took it and noticed great improvement in about 2 weeks. You may even notice improvement earlier. There are other herbs, also and can go to this link:

http://www.healingdaily.com/conditions/enlarged-prostate.htm

I have also discovered "green" juice, which I get at the commisary, works for that also. (It has wheat grass and other herbs and fruits.)

In the past, I have told the VA med people I took herbs and they tried to talk me out of it.

Bah Humbug.

The "medical" community does not like herbs because herbs are not patentable and they cant charge you $80 for a prescription for Saw Palmetto. Remember, medical schools are primarily funded by drug companies and they teach doctors to avoid any kind of herb (plants). Interestingly, they also try to get you to eat "a balanced diet" that includes fruits and vegetables. (Remember, herbs are just plants.)

If you dont get improvement from Saw Palmetto, then you should see your doctor and have a PSA test done. Yes, you should have a PSA test done even if you do get help from saw palmetto.

[john6012]

I was so dog tired that I sought help fromt eh VA and they sent me to two different Sleep Studies, both of them inconclusive. Then I had one more after I went tot he Sleep Clinic and the end diagnosis was Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea-and this diagnosis was for a civilian MD who said I didn't "qualify" for this particular sleep study. Once I had the diagnosis I was anxious to get the CPAP Machine so I could get some blessed sleep and feel good and alert during the day. The day finally came that I receive d the CPAP Machine from the VA, the technician gave me the instructiosns while her back was turned to me and asked if I had any questions. I was irritated at her explanation of the machine with her back turned toward me, I think she was mad becaue I came in for the machine as a walk-in vs and appointment. Regardless, I was excited to go to sleep that night. Now two years later I'm no better off, I have not been rested before or after the CPAP Machine and don;t know where to turn. The reason I'm posting this is because one must know the CPAP Machine is not a miracle, it is a crutch - if it works. aI speak to others in the VA waiting room and they for the most part have no improvement withe CPAP Machine. I have underlying SC meical problems such as hypertension, arthritis, tinnitus, hearing requiring aids but what the hey, I'm still alive and kicking. I think I'll go under Medicare and TFL and se if I cna't find some civilian help within the medicla community.