Cpap and camping

Mel B. wrote:

JimK-NY wrote:
........... Clearly there are individuals with severe levels of sleep apnea who really can benefit from a CPAP. Then there are countless others like myself who are prescribed a CPAP needlessly.

While this may be true, SLEEP APNEA is nothing to fool around with. A sleep doctor is just like any other DR. They have rules and theres good ones and bad ones. But Apnea is a very deadly thing that should not be taken lightly. I've had six sleep studies in the last 24 years. When my grandson was 4 years old he had sleep apnea so bad that they removed his tonsels and his annodes (FORGIVE THE SPELLING) were removed . His father, my son is so stuborn that he won't get checked. But I know how bad he has it, and I'm scared he won't wake up one day. All I'm saying is it does seem like sleep apnea has become the hot thing with Dr,'s the last 20 years. You have a right to a second opinion.
Mel

It seems you already had an opinion and did not bother to read what I wrote. I clearly stated that some people have apnea and will benefit. There is more involved with this field than just good and bad docs. The science behind much of what is being considered is not well understood. On top of that is a major, major industry which I find it grossly overcharging and often deceiving Medicare and insurance companies. I will give an additional example. I got a CPAP that I did not need and would not help my sleep issues! Medicare paid for it. I tried to use it a few times and gave up. I realized it was not fixing any problem that pertained to my sleep. The provider continued to bill Medicare exorbitant amounts for expendable parts. I never used, requested or received any of them. Medicare requires a follow up at I believe 3 months. The physician needs to verify use and efficacy. Otherwise the unit needs to be returned. None of that happened either and the unit is sitting at the back of my closet.