Reduction is sleep apnea seems like a likely second-order effect of GLP-1 drugs.
We've known since at least 2016 that GLP-1 drugs would have a massive impact https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4973216/
Flipping the model presents a new way to treat sleep apnoea
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#13The number of people that are using a CPAP is honestly mind boggling to me. The number that have gotten one, and then refuse to wear it is even crazier. I remember when I first got one, I assumed it was some niche thing that was going to be unheard of from everyone I talked to. Turns out, not so much. I don't think it has been a miracle device, by any measure. But I'm curious what makes it so hard to stick to for so…
Is it really difficult to understand why people don't like sleeping with a mask that makes noise?
If you are asleep, can you hear it?
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#14For myself I noticed reducing my own bodyweight helped a lot (so from 108kg to 100kg was already helping me a lot). Which also means that I know that I cannot allow myself to regain this weight again... ;)
Agreed, I know when I've crossed the 98kg mark because I start snoring.
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#16Reduction is sleep apnea seems like a likely second-order effect of GLP-1 drugs.
That's a fairly convoluted way of saying "GLP-1 agonists help you lose weight, and losing weight reduces your sleep apnea".
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#17Totally agree. My journey started with TMJ disorder. Turns out bruxism (teeth grinding) is common in sleep apnea patients; I assume because it forces the lower jaw forward. I started with a mandibular advancement device and it was amazing. It completely relived my debilitating TMJ jaw pain and fixed my sleep apnea. I couldn’t believe how amazing I fet every morning. Unfortunately, and which was clearly communicated t…
Can you elaborate on “oral small molecule”? Googles failed me.
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#18Earlier quoted context omitted.
Is it really difficult to understand why people don't like sleeping with a mask that makes noise?
If you are asleep, can you hear it?
Falling asleep with noise might be difficult for some.
Also, some people have parters in the room where they sleep and the noise might bother them as well.
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#19The number of people that are using a CPAP is honestly mind boggling to me. The number that have gotten one, and then refuse to wear it is even crazier. I remember when I first got one, I assumed it was some niche thing that was going to be unheard of from everyone I talked to. Turns out, not so much. I don't think it has been a miracle device, by any measure. But I'm curious what makes it so hard to stick to for so…
Mine is a pretty high pressure, and a full face mask. The high pressure means the mask has to be strapped pretty tight. It also makes it tough to get into a regular breathing pattern, making just the act of breathing a major chore. You can't talk, or cough. You have to stay in certain positions to prevent the air from leaking out. The air echoes down the tube. I was a stomach sleeper before, which is impossible with the mask, so had to learn to sleep on my side. Every now and then, I do skip the mask occasionally, and it's words can't explain how much better it feels to sleep "normally". So I can see why a lot of people skip it.
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#20Has anyone used an oral appliance off the market? I googled and found this thing called snoreRx. Any recommendations or reviews? I would prefer to just go get something like this which I can pay for directly rather than have to navigate insurance etc. so if there's a DTC brand that has worked for someone that would be a great plus.
I tried it, and it seems to work.
However, I was informed that lacking professional supervision this sort of thing can permanently damage your jaw after prolonged use. From which I deduced that using one occasionally, e.g. for travel, is acceptable. Still, see a doctor and don’t take safety advice from me.
And be sure to shop around, prices for the professionally made device range from $1100 to $4000. If you can justify paying a couple thousand for a newer laptop then an oral appliance might be an even better investment for you.