Sleep Apnea test notes

[Riplip]

I had my test last week and found my notes on Ebenefits. Nobody has called me and I do not have any appointments. Just wondering if anybody knows what some numbers mean? They don't have an average next to them. During my night recording i had 120 hypopneas, 7 obstructive apneas and 6 central apneas generating an overall AHI of 17.5/hour. The lowest oxygen saturation is recorded at 86%. Not sure if this is normal or not. I don't think I have anyway to SC it but at least they will take care of everything. Any expert advice would be much appreciated. Thanks all.

[deedub75]

That's a really high AHI!

The VA also has the Inspire implanted device now in addition to CPAPs although there is a shortage of CPAPs due to the Philips recall. 

[brokensoldier244th]

14 hours ago, deedub75 said:

That's a really high AHI!

The VA also has the Inspire implanted device now in addition to CPAPs although there is a shortage of CPAPs due to the Philips recall. 

No shit?! Cool! .......

 

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Looks like they've had it as an emerging therapy since 2015.

 

https://www.inspiresleep.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Inspire-Therapy-Approved-for-Sleep-Apnea-Patients-at-Military-and-VA-Hospitals.pdf

Edited September 28, 2021 by brokensoldier244th

[deedub75]

42 minutes ago, brokensoldier244th said:

No shit?! Cool! .......

 

*********** EDIT

Looks like they've had it as an emerging therapy since 2015.

 

https://www.inspiresleep.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Inspire-Therapy-Approved-for-Sleep-Apnea-Patients-at-Military-and-VA-Hospitals.pdf

I've been trying to get my sleep doctor to put me in for one be he's resistant. He's saying it's for people who can't tolerate a CPAP. I told him I absolutely hate using my CPAP because I'm not a good sleeper and I toss and turn all night. I'm always waking up and adjusting the mask and a lot of nights I end up taking off the mask in my sleep without me even knowing it. I sleep better without it but I force myself to use it because of the health implications of not wearing it.  

I see my doctor next month and I'm gonna beg him again. It's not something to take lightly because it is surgery involved. They have to implant the device and run wires from it to the nerves in you neck.  

[Riplip]

The inspire seems pretty neat. I'm nervous about the mask because i already get major anxiety going to sleep when I take my hearing aids out because I can't hear anything. I feel like i won't be able to hear in an emergency and protect myself and my family. Now I'm going to add another feature to make me more concerned. Deedub did you mean my AHI is high? I don't know how all the things match up with normal sleep. Thanks

[deedub75]

18 minutes ago, Riplip said:

The inspire seems pretty neat. I'm nervous about the mask because i already get major anxiety going to sleep when I take my hearing aids out because I can't hear anything. I feel like i won't be able to hear in an emergency and protect myself and my family. Now I'm going to add another feature to make me more concerned. Deedub did you mean my AHI is high? I don't know how all the things match up with normal sleep. Thanks

I guess your AHI would be considered moderate sleep apnea. 15-29 AHI is moderate sleep apnea. 

I'll have to look up mine because I can't remember what it was. All I know is that they woke me up halfway through the study and put me on a CPAP. 

[Riplip]

Wow that not good. My sleep doctor said even if I need a Cpap they won't be able to find me one so I guess I'll just be sleeping the same for awhile. Hopefully I continue to wake up