Help for apnea

[hazyworld]

I am on oxyagen for my sleep apnea and i fight with keeping the canola in my nose,i heard of a mouth piece that pulls the jaw forward and helps sleep apnea not sure what its called,but im interested anyone know about this device?

[allmymarbles]

If that means my daughter has only mild sleep apnea, I am delighted. Thank you for your comment.

[PetiteCLM]

Using a mouth piece will not help, unless, you have MILD apnea. It takes awhile to get used to wearing a CPAP mask for some people. I always suggest to my patients that are having a difficult time, to wear it during the day (while watching TV) to help your body get used to it. Give yourself atleast 2 months to get used to it. Don't give up so quickly..It's your health!

[allmymarbles]

I spoke to my daughter tonight. Rather than pay a fortune to have one made to order, she bought a cheapo kit online to see if it worked. She has only been using it a few nights and says it helps. There are other designs available and she wants to try one of the others. When she finds the one that works best she will have one made to order.

[KatEyes]

hazyworld, some are able to effectively treat their apnea with a dental device, but not everyone. Have an honest talk with a reputable provider about your chances of it working for you. They are designed to pull the lower jaw forward, and some complain of pain or have TMJ trouble. But some are willing to do anything to avoid using CPAP. I didn't like CPAP at first either. Are you on oxygen because you aren't using CPAP or with a CPAP? I don't know how long or how hard you've tried, but I suggest you not give up prematurely. I quit using CPAP and my declinging health forced me to try again - that was 5 years ago. If you do get a mouthpiece, please get another sleep study while wearing it to know for certain how effectively your sleep apne is treated. Don't assume. The risks are too high.

[allmymarbles]

My daughter has sleep apnea and (I believe) has just arranged for this device. Shall I get more information from her for you? (It was an oral surgeon who told her about it.)