On our constant search to assist our patients in how to investigate insurance coverage and appropriately advocate for themselves, we came across an article that might interest you! To view the article, please click the link below:
http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2008/edition_01-20-2008/Fight_for_Your_Health_Care
“Sleep is that golden chain the ties health and our bodies together.” - Thomas Dekker
We must all keep this in mind when considering areas where our health can be improved. The more aware we are, the healthier we can be! The National Sleep Foundation provides a perfect opportunity for us all to take a second and further educate ourselves on sleep with National Sleep Awareness Week. For more information you can visit their website at http://www.sleepfoundation.org.
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My husband, Gary, was diagnosed with sleep apnea 6 or 7 years ago and the C-PAP did not work at all for him although we tried it for weeks. In the last several years, his apnea had significantly worsened to the point when sleeping on his back he had no normal breaths; he cycled from not breathing at all to a loud snorting gasp as he started breathing again, then ragged uneven snores dying down again to no breathing at all.
For years, I have slept with an anxious ear open and when that first loud snort would happen I would wake enough to nudge him over onto his side where it was much better. Recently, though, no position has worked well; his breathing has been uneven and with a lot of snoring even when sleeping on his side.
The very first night that Gary used his appliance there was a stunning difference in his sleep. He did not snort, he did not snore at all, and while his breathing rhythm was not completely even, he did not stop breathing once during the hours I laid awake listening to him, crying at times with amazement and relief. He woke in the morning and said with astonishment, “I feel rested!”
In the weeks since, I have still not heard a single snort or snore out of him, even now as he has a nasty head cold and is breathing through his mouth. His breathing rhythm continues to smooth out; it is noticeably more even than it was initially. We’re both learning how to sleep again; oddly enough, I didn’t fully realize how anxious I was about Gary’s breathing until I no longer needed to be. I am very, very grateful as I love this man and want to grow old with him!
—Linda
Boise, ID
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“The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and accommodating of schedules. Dr. Spencer is wonderful and makes himself available for questions any time which I appreciate.”
– Teresa
“You guys were so friendly and helpful. I learned a lot from you, and I so appreciated how friendly Dr. Spencer and staff were. Everyone just treated me like a friend. And I low my new jaw!!! I feel like a new woman.”
– Heather
“After two sleep studies, in 2005 I attempted to use a CPAP machine for my apnea and snoring. I was not able to tolerate this appliance and felt very discouraged. My husband also had to sleep in another room during this time because of my loud snoring, not a plus in the first few years of marriage.
After (my sleep appliance fitting), it was amazing to be able to sleep, with 90% less snoring and decreased apnea. Good new, my husband is back and we are both sleeping through the night!!! This appliance is very comfortable, so much so that I don’t necessarily remove it upon first wakening. It is easy to use, maintain and travel with.
I would like to thank Dr. Spencer, and his wonderful, kind, helpful staff for their help and support, especially Lori, Dr. Spencer’s assistant, who worked with me patiently during each of my appointments.”
– Suzanne
Meridian, Idaho
