Just had sleep study - could not sleep with CPAP machine

Just had a sleep study.  On the first night they confirmed what I already knew - that I had sleep apnea (could have saved them the trouble - my wife could have told them).  On the second night they tried the CPAP machine on me.  It was the most horrible night I have ever had.  Even though the prior night I had slept very little (with all the wires and stuff all over me), I still could not get to sleep with the CPAP machine.  They put it on me at 9:45 and at 2:00am I had to yank it off.  Even at the lowest setting, I could not get comfortable exhaling.  Worse, I actually experienced what I can best describe as a claustrophobic feeling - something I have never felt before.  Each breath seemed to be a chore.  I was wide awake even at 2:00am.  I know I need to seek other avenues of help.

I still have my tonsils and adenoids (adenoids) (I am 41) and I think I will investigate coblation tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy and somnoplasty solf palate treatment.  -- or maybe the dental mandibular devices.

I camp a lot and am often away from electricity, so the CPAP is just not good for me.  I had such a negative reaction to the CPAP that the technician that was working with me told me she had a feeling I would not make it very long with the device.

My question is regarding the Arthocare coblation technologies.  How well have patients responded to those treatments I listed above?

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My strongest advice is that you work with a sleep specialist to find a way to make the CPAP work for you.  It is the best and it is the safest treatment.  Please read our Obstructive Sleep Apnea MedFact at http://www.nationaljewish.org/medfacts/sleep_apnea_treating.html for more information.

Coblation is simply a method of surgery.  Like any surgery it has risks and unanticipated outcomes.  Removing tonsils and adenoids (adenoids) using any technique is usually a low risk procedure.  More extensive surgery of the soft palate or other tissues in that area is accompanied by the risk of permanent damage to normal tissues.  Should you consider any procedures in this class of surgery, you should request specific information about the outcomes of people who have had this done and actually contact them to learn of their experiences.