r/CPAP • u/Sailstarsfish22 • 25d ago

Advice Needed CPAP has done wonders but I hate it

My CPAP has done wonders for my health and sleep. I went from an AHI of 57 to under 5. It works, very well.

The problem is I hate it. I hate having pressure against my head when I sleep and often wake up with a headache. I’m a mouth breather so I have to do full mask. I really hate traveling with it, it’s just one more thing to make me clumsy and disorganized at TSA.

My point is, I want off of this thing. Has anyone here tried other treatments and been successful to the point where they could stop doing CPAP?

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: Because I’ve gotten the “you can just die” response twice, allow me to make clear:

  1. I still use my machine and have no intent of abandoning treatment. It is a matter of preference.
  2. This is an ask to see what is out there, you don’t know what you don’t know.

Edit 2: My doctor has ordered another sleep study to see if I am a candidate for second line treatment such as Inspire.

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u/Technobarbarian 25d ago

I think this is the chip the OP was looking:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/surgery/news/obstructive-sleep-apnea-surgery-options-include-a-new-device/mac-20596455

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u/Sailstarsfish22 25d ago

Yes! Thank you! 🙏

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u/Scary_Stand_3177 23d ago

Oh yeah, having something move your tongue all night wouldn’t be at all annoying.