Sleep divorce

[Anonymous 3]

That is not true at all.

Yes it is.

Back that up with peer reviewed science

PJMM did it for me. There is a risk of pneumonia for anyone who uses a CPAP so why would anyone without a medical need spend hundreds of dollars on the machine and then not even be able to use it? It has to be calibrated by a dr. And then add in the risk factors. It's not worth it.

[Shaken1976]

I can’t believe he doesn’t have sleep apnea. My husband did the sleep study (he snored like crazy). He was able to get the cpap and it was a game changer. His blood pressure improved, his mood was better, he’s able to stay awake during the day.. it really improved his overall health.

Is your husband overweight? If so losing weight might help. I would also continue to try to get a cpap.

I’ve been trying to get him to do another sleep study. He is a little overweight but not by much. Definitely not in the obese category. He has sinus problems which I am sure doesn’t help. The sleep study he has said he had moderate snoring. I don’t think you can hear moderate snoring clear across the house. If the noise machine isn’t on, he can be heard downstairs.

[Anonymous 3]

I can’t believe he doesn’t have sleep apnea. My husband did the sleep study (he snored like crazy). He was able to get the cpap and it was a game changer. His blood pressure improved, his mood was better, he’s able to stay awake during the day.. it really improved his overall health.

Is your husband overweight? If so losing weight might help. I would also continue to try to get a cpap.

I’ve been trying to get him to do another sleep study. He is a little overweight but not by much. Definitely not in the obese category. He has sinus problems which I am sure doesn’t help. The sleep study he has said he had moderate snoring. I don’t think you can hear moderate snoring clear across the house. If the noise machine isn’t on, he can be heard downstairs.

What kind of sinus issues?

[LiveWhatULove]

Are you both happy? If so, awesome!

If not, I would schedule a visit with a pulmonary sleep specialist, as there are some treatments for snoring, even if he does. It meet the criteria of sleep apnea.

[Pjmm]

Yes it is.

Back that up with peer reviewed science

PJMM did it for me. There is a risk of pneumonia for anyone who uses a CPAP so why would anyone without a medical need spend hundreds of dollars on the machine and then not even be able to use it? It has to be calibrated by a dr. And then add in the risk factors. It's not worth it.

I used to calibrate those machines when I worked for a company that sold them. The doctor would send us the prescription for the calibration. This was the early 2000s. I don’t remember hearing about the pneumonia risk back then. But I’ve seen people with sleep apnea. If you have it I think the risk is worth it. There’s an increased risk of pneumonia anyway. If you don’t have apnea the machine makes no sense. I think anon is saying she’d take her husband for a sleep study before she moved bedrooms. With the couple I know with separate bedrooms I’m pretty sure the guy has apnea. He just won’t get the study. He’s the sort that only sees a doctor if a hand is falling off or something.

[Anonymous 3]

Back that up with peer reviewed science

PJMM did it for me. There is a risk of pneumonia for anyone who uses a CPAP so why would anyone without a medical need spend hundreds of dollars on the machine and then not even be able to use it? It has to be calibrated by a dr. And then add in the risk factors. It's not worth it.

I used to calibrate those machines when I worked for a company that sold them. The doctor would send us the prescription for the calibration. This was the early 2000s. I don’t remember hearing about the pneumonia risk back then. But I’ve seen people with sleep apnea. If you have it I think the risk is worth it. There’s an increased risk of pneumonia anyway. If you don’t have apnea the machine makes no sense. I think anon is saying she’d take her husband for a sleep study before she moved bedrooms. With the couple I know with separate bedrooms I’m pretty sure the guy has apnea. He just won’t get the study. He’s the sort that only sees a doctor if a hand is falling off or something.

Yes i know all this. My husband has apnea(refuses to use his stupid machine)... And in the OP she said he already went for a sleep study and they said he didn't have it. Which is why anon 2s comment was wrong. You can't just get a CPAP and use it properly without a dr. When my dh got his machine that dr told him about that increased risk of upper respiratory infection and pneumonia.

[Anonymous 2]

Yes it is.

Back that up with peer reviewed science

I’m not her but I was interested in the answer. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3971026/

There’s an increased risk of pneumonia with sleep apnea. A CPAP may add to that. It appears it has to do with moisture and bacteria in the tubing. Cleaning the machine, using distilled water, and emptying it after each use reduces the risk. As for me I had a bf once that used a CPAP. He used to wake me up because his mask sucked and he often had to fix it. But I do know married couples that have separate bedrooms. Whatever you do is fine with me.

Yes but that has nothing to do with not having sleep apnea like she said.

[Inmybizz]

I can’t believe he doesn’t have sleep apnea. My husband did the sleep study (he snored like crazy). He was able to get the cpap and it was a game changer. His blood pressure improved, his mood was better, he’s able to stay awake during the day.. it really improved his overall health.

Is your husband overweight? If so losing weight might help. I would also continue to try to get a cpap.

Which machine does your husband use? My husband hates his and refuses to use it. I've been in the couch a lot lately

Hes got the one that cover the nose. It took a minute for him to get used to wearing it but once he noticed the difference in his health and mood he uses it religiously.

I would encourage him to keep using it.. it makes a huge difference.

[Anonymous 3]

Back that up with peer reviewed science

I’m not her but I was interested in the answer. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3971026/

There’s an increased risk of pneumonia with sleep apnea. A CPAP may add to that. It appears it has to do with moisture and bacteria in the tubing. Cleaning the machine, using distilled water, and emptying it after each use reduces the risk. As for me I had a bf once that used a CPAP. He used to wake me up because his mask sucked and he often had to fix it. But I do know married couples that have separate bedrooms. Whatever you do is fine with me.

Yes but that has nothing to do with not having sleep apnea like she said.

I was saying why risk it if he doesn't have apnea. Good lord.

[Anonymous 3]

I can’t believe he doesn’t have sleep apnea. My husband did the sleep study (he snored like crazy). He was able to get the cpap and it was a game changer. His blood pressure improved, his mood was better, he’s able to stay awake during the day.. it really improved his overall health.

Is your husband overweight? If so losing weight might help. I would also continue to try to get a cpap.

Which machine does your husband use? My husband hates his and refuses to use it. I've been in the couch a lot lately

Hes got the one that cover the nose. It took a minute for him to get used to wearing it but once he noticed the difference in his health and mood he uses it religiously.

I would encourage him to keep using it.. it makes a huge difference.

We tried to get that one for my husband but they said because no one ever sleeps with their mouth closed all night it wouldn't work. Which i feel is bull shit, considering people like your husband and my dad used them successfully, and i have encouraged him to go to a different dr but that's a 3 hours drive for us which means a full day off work. So he won't do it. Encouraging him to use it causes fights unfortunately.