Anyone have a functional, credible CPAP provider that accepts Medicare?

[Lulu KC]

6. I'm guessing they're rated low because they're hard to make work right

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I have been swimming in a sea of info about cpaps for weeks because of a very serious health condition of my husband's that was caused by untreated sleep apnea. Everyone I've spoken with laments how hard it is to use their cpap and how they find their mask on the floor in the morning. I've heard a couple of second-hand stories of people waking up refreshed after their first night of use, but that seems rare.

It is tricky to get the masks, settings, and other accessories (chin straps etc.) comfortable and effective at the same time. It takes focus and interest that seem to be beyond the capacity of sleep clinic employees, respiratory therapists, etc.

If you can get through all of that, it can work and be comfortable. When the doc tells you that untreated sleep apnea can cause strokes and heart problems they are not kidding, so it's well worth it.

Good luck finding your machine and making it work for you!