Sleep Apnea – A Sleeping Epidemic

My husband has been recently diagnosed with sleep apnea and not tolerating his cpap mask. He is physically and mentally exhausted from sleep deprivation and is considering a surgery called GAHM ,genioglossus advancement with hyoid myotomy. Anyone have this done and what were the outcomes ? Thanks

I’ve been on a CPAP for several years now. It took me a few weeks to get used to it but it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. The surgery is only about 50% effective as in it only works for about 50% of those who get the surgery done. The group who are even potential candidates for the surgery is small. Work with your provider to try different masks.

3 Responses

1. GI Says:
   February 14th, 2011 at 12:34 am

   I to have sleep apnea ( during my test i stopped breathing 127 times in the first hour). I also had a hard time getting used to my mask but once I did the difference was earth moving. To get use to the mask I would put it on in the evening while watching TV. It took a few weeks but I cant sleep without it now.
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2. cooker_upper1 Says:
   February 14th, 2011 at 12:45 am

   The surgery is not a very good option. A friend almost bled to death from it. It doesn’t always work to open the throat enough to make a difference. Try a different mask. They have ones where you put it inside your nostrils, ones where it only goes over the nose, ones where the whole mouth and nose are inside etc. See the sleep clinic people and explain your problem.
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   Student of Clayton College of Natural Health-Herbalism Major

3. Brian T Says:
   February 14th, 2011 at 1:18 am

   I’ve been on a CPAP for several years now. It took me a few weeks to get used to it but it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. The surgery is only about 50% effective as in it only works for about 50% of those who get the surgery done. The group who are even potential candidates for the surgery is small. Work with your provider to try different masks.
   References :

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