Need some advice.
I've been tired, snore, and generally don't feel I've been sleeping well for some time. I am somewhat overweight 240lbs at 6 foot 1 so sure that doesn't help. I was lighter 220 ~18 months ago when I was running 20-25 miles a week and even did a half marathon right at 2 hours but that has gone to the wayside and I haven't run in a few months.
I went in to see a sleep doctor and he said based on what I said 85% chance I had sleep apnea. He prescribed an at home sleep study. Based on it they said I was having 5 episodes a night which is right at the minimum amount for the to prescribe a cpap.
I'm now faced with the decision to get the cpap. The place that the doctor works with wants $1,300 for the machine and my part with insurance is around 500 bucks. I looked on an independent site and they only want 800 bucks for the same machine. I feel like this provider is ripping everyone off.
Do I get the machine? Do I just focus on being more healthy which I was successful at but haven't been lately...TIA
I've been tired, snore, and generally don't feel I've been sleeping well for some time. I am somewhat overweight 240lbs at 6 foot 1 so sure that doesn't help. I was lighter 220 ~18 months ago when I was running 20-25 miles a week and even did a half marathon right at 2 hours but that has gone to the wayside and I haven't run in a few months.
I went in to see a sleep doctor and he said based on what I said 85% chance I had sleep apnea. He prescribed an at home sleep study. Based on it they said I was having 5 episodes a night which is right at the minimum amount for the to prescribe a cpap.
I'm now faced with the decision to get the cpap. The place that the doctor works with wants $1,300 for the machine and my part with insurance is around 500 bucks. I looked on an independent site and they only want 800 bucks for the same machine. I feel like this provider is ripping everyone off.
Do I get the machine? Do I just focus on being more healthy which I was successful at but haven't been lately...TIA