Thanks for the video. In all the information I was given there are no instructions on how to use the remote I couldn't remember all the steps the rep went over. Last night was my first night after activation and I wasn't able to use it correctly. So glad I found this for tonight!!
God has quite a sense of humor. During my followup sleep study using Inspire, my sleep doctor noticed episodes of dangerously low oxygenation apart from any apneic activity. He referred me to a pulmonologist who discovered a lung disease requiring supplemental oxygen during sleep and when flying. I had just gotten rid of having to use a CPAP and dragging equipment around on vacation trips, including camping. Now I grab my Inspire remote (and extra batteries!), but I'm still having to strap something on my face and drag a portable O2 concentrator with me when away from home. Kudos to my astute sleep medicine doctor and my pulmonologist.
Hi, & congrats!! I have the Inspire device! Be patient, it may take some time to get to YOUR correct level of stimulation! It took me nearly 3 months of adjustments, Dr. visits, some in office adjusting with the Dr & Inspire rep to get it all tweaked just right, but now, after 19 years, I'm sleeping CPAP free!! Absolute Heaven!!
I had my surgery for the Inspire implant on November 4th at my VA Hospital. I'm not able to use it until January 25th, 2025. I can't wait! How's y'all results?!!
Hey I like this video. I’m a veteran and just got approved so that I can get the Inspire implant because I have claustrophobia. I hope it works for me!
@@Inspiresleep Hi Grace, I’ll be happy to keep you guys posted on how things are going. I truly hope Inspire is the answer to me being able to get a good night sleep. Thanks! 🙏
Keep us updated I have just been diagnosed with OSA and I already having panic attacks about putting on a CPAP and I haven’t even gotten it yet I think this would be good for me I am also a veteran thx
I'm curious as I've read a contradictory statement about the device and remote, as follows; "Yes, the Inspire device automatically turns off when you wake up. The device is controlled by a small handheld remote that you use to turn it on before bed and off when you wake up. The remote also has buttons to adjust stimulation strength and pause the device during the night." My question is; Does the Inspire turn off automatically when you wake up or must you turn it off via the remote?
The Inspire is programmed to turn itself off after a set number of hours. To the best of my knowledge, it can only be changed by the tablet in the clinic. Mine is set for nine hours but I rarely sleep that long, so I have to turn it off using the remote.
Hello Alexis! Please watch the two-minute video called Tuning Your Inspire at patients.inspiresleep.com and reach out to your doctor if you have any questions. The Inspire Sleep remote is used to turn Inspire on and off and can also pause and has a button to adjust the programmed levels. Only an Inspire trained doctor can change the programmed settings. Inspire is a fully customizable therapy, and your care team can find the settings that work best for you. 🙂 - Anthony
Im 6 weeks plus in and it doesn't work at all for me! I turned it off twice last night and have been using my cpap. Don't by into these testimonials. This device isn't for everyone and I am in that category!
Hello Jeff, we're sorry to hear about your experience and are actively documenting your concerns. Have you discussed this with your Inspire-trained doctor? Inspire is a fully customizable therapy, and your care team can find the settings that work best for you. It's best to consult with your Inspire-trained doctor. In addition, Inspire recommends stepping down to the previous level whenever you are experiencing discomfort or interrupted sleep. Please watch the two-minute video called Tuning Your Inspire Therapy at www.inspiresleep.com/inspire-therapy-patients and reach out to your doctor if you have any questions. Studies show that 91% of people are satisfied with Inspire therapy. Here's a link to one particular study: journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0194599818762383?journalCode=otoj And if you really love data, you can find more detailed information in our "Patient Experience Report" linked here: professionals.inspiresleep.com/patient-experience-report 🙂 - Anthony
@@Inspiresleep Yes met once with Doctor. Prescribded an anti depressant ti help me falll asleep. Did the complete opposite and kept me up all night. Problem with Inspire for me is when I'm trying to dose off. I snore and wake up. Inspire won;t help that. I'm not scheduled to go back to the doctor until July and to be honest, I may cancel. I am mostly back to square once using my CPAP and evwn that didn't work so great last night and went back to Inspire and couldn't fall back to sleep. It may be that Inspire is not for me. Very frustrated! I know how to work it and it doesn't matter. I guess I'm the 8% that this won't work fopr.
Hi Jeff, we're sorry to hear this. We do encourage you to speak about this with your doctor, especially if you have other medical conditions. Inspire therapy is only indicated to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. Your doctor will always be the best to consult. 🙂 - Anthony
That's true, but go to your Dr. They will spray a numbing agent into your nose and put in a tiny scope. At that point, with the rep controlling the Inspire, they will turn it on and tweak the voltage, pulse frequency... and observe how your airway responds. It took me over 3 months to get it where it needed to be! I was so discouraged at first, but please, be patient! I have super severe apnea!! Been anchored to a CPAP for over 19 years!! It took trial and error, but my Inspire works great now!! It is true, it will not work for everyone! But don't give up too soon!!!
I too am haveing issue. Best part, Inspire no long deals with my doctors office. The only option is starting to look like ill need to drive across the state to see another doctor. And naturally I have to visit them first, to then set up another appointment to then see an Inspire tech. I'm ready to cut this junk out of my body.
I've had my Inspire since March 2021 and it's been a game changer until the last few months. At my followup sleep study after activation and achieving the prescribed level (with no problem), it was found that I needed to progress up to the highest setting (two trips up the setting ladder) to 3V. I was able to achieve that but then began experiencing my tongue thrusting waking me up and also tongue soreness. My sleep doctor said it was okay to back it down a few settings but to try to get back up to my highest setting. I am currently at setting 5 on the second level and can sleep. I figure it's better than nothing. Just wondering if this has happened to others having to progress to 3V stimulation and/or experiencing tongue issues. 👅 I'm really discouraged that I was able to tolerate the highest setting for quite awhile before experiencing any problems.
I had some problems as well and was initially feeling discouraged. I got up to what was just over MY max level, and my tongue and teeth were engaged in a nightly boxing match, and it woke me up all night!! I was getting sores on the tip of my tongue from it mashing on the back of my teeth!! I backed it down one level, waited a week, and bumped it up one level again, only to have the same problem! At this point, I moved it back down one level and viola!! You may need to have the Dr put a scope in your nose to have them look at how your throat opens under stimulation. It takes a few minutes and is pretty amazing to watch!! They are able to see in more detail what type of stimulation you may need.
@@fangerootango My issue is my tongue darting to the left and causing tongue soreness on the right side at my max. I also learned from my dentist that I grind my teeth and so I tried to wear a mouth guard at night but that was too intrusive. I'm almost 70 so am picking my battles these days LOL.
Hello Jody, we're sorry to hear about your experience. Have you contacted your Inspire-trained doctor? You can schedule an office visit to get the device checked or have your settings adjusted. Please call our patient services team at 844-672-6720 and let them know the issues you are experiencing so we can document them properly. 🙂 - Anthony
@@Inspiresleep I am overdo for an appointment with my Sleep Doctor. I will follow up with him, and I will also call the number you gave me. Thx Anthony.
There are two ways to know that Inspire therapy is on: 1. You will hear the two chimes indicating the command you made on the remote was successful with your generator. 2. The status ring on the remote is dimming and brightening green instead of solid white. This indicates the Start Delay status before therapy comes on. If you have any other questions regarding the use of the Inspire remote, we recommend reaching out to the Inspire Patient Services team at 844-672-6720. 🙂 - Jake
Hello, If you have misplaced your remote, contact your Inspire-trained doctor’s office right away. The cost for a replacement remote is typically $300, but may vary. 🙂 - Anthony
Hi @anthonycarter3942 There are two ways to know that Inspire therapy is on: 1. You will hear the two chimes indicating the command you made on the remote was successful with your generator. 2. The status ring on the remote is dimming and brightening green instead of solid white. This indicates the Start Delay status before therapy comes on. If you have any other questions regarding the use of the Inspire remote, we recommend reaching out to the Inspire Patient Services team at 844-672-6720. 😀 - Amanda
Hello. The current model of the Inspire implant is eligible for MRI scans provided specific conditions are followed. More information about the MRI conditions can be found at bit.ly/InspireManuals. If you have any additional questions, please call the Inspire Patient Services Team at 844-672-6720. 🙂 - Nicole
Great intro to use of remote
Thanks for the video. In all the information I was given there are no instructions on how to use the remote I couldn't remember all the steps the rep went over. Last night was my first night after activation and I wasn't able to use it correctly. So glad I found this for tonight!!
God has quite a sense of humor. During my followup sleep study using Inspire, my sleep doctor noticed episodes of dangerously low oxygenation apart from any apneic activity.
He referred me to a pulmonologist who discovered a lung disease requiring supplemental oxygen during sleep and when flying.
I had just gotten rid of having to use a CPAP and dragging equipment around on vacation trips, including camping. Now I grab my Inspire remote (and extra batteries!), but I'm still having to strap something on my face and drag a portable O2 concentrator with me when away from home.
Kudos to my astute sleep medicine doctor and my pulmonologist.
Informative, I just got activated today and can’t wait for a GOOD nights 💤
Hi Sharon, that is great news! We hope you let us know how Inspire works for you.
- Leah 😀
Hi, & congrats!! I have the Inspire device! Be patient, it may take some time to get to YOUR correct level of stimulation! It took me nearly 3 months of adjustments, Dr. visits, some in office adjusting with the Dr & Inspire rep to get it all tweaked just right, but now, after 19 years, I'm sleeping CPAP free!! Absolute Heaven!!
I get mine turned on Monday afternoon 11/18, CANT WAIT !!!
I had my surgery for the Inspire implant on November 4th at my VA Hospital. I'm not able to use it until January 25th, 2025. I can't wait! How's y'all results?!!
Hey I like this video. I’m a veteran and just got approved so that I can get the Inspire implant because I have claustrophobia. I hope it works for me!
Hi Dex! We are so excited for you and hope you will keep us updated on how everything is going! 😊 - Grace
@@Inspiresleep Hi Grace, I’ll be happy to keep you guys posted on how things are going. I truly hope Inspire is the answer to me being able to get a good night sleep. Thanks! 🙏
Hey Dex! We look forward to hearing about your progress! 🙂 - Anthony
Keep us updated I have just been diagnosed with OSA and I already having panic attacks about putting on a CPAP and I haven’t even gotten it yet I think this would be good for me I am also a veteran thx
@@michaelstanley4635 I’ll be sure to do that, thanks for your service!
I'm curious as I've read a contradictory statement about the device and remote, as follows; "Yes, the Inspire device automatically turns off when you wake up. The device is controlled by a small handheld remote that you use to turn it on before bed and off when you wake up. The remote also has buttons to adjust stimulation strength and pause the device during the night." My question is; Does the Inspire turn off automatically when you wake up or must you turn it off via the remote?
I know mine stops automatically based on entries made by my doctor.
@@joyceparmenter3547 Thanks, Joyce. I have to manually turn mine off every morning. I'll ask my doctor about it on my next visit.
@@GuitarRebjust be aware that you’re assuming full risk is this if still considered experimental or there’s no long term information on it .
The Inspire is programmed to turn itself off after a set number of hours. To the best of my knowledge, it can only be changed by the tablet in the clinic. Mine is set for nine hours but I rarely sleep that long, so I have to turn it off using the remote.
@@robertcall76, that makes total sense to me. That means I've been waking up before the set time has passed. Thanks.
~ 2:30 gives instructions to adjust level
Hello Alexis! Please watch the two-minute video called Tuning Your Inspire at patients.inspiresleep.com and reach out to your doctor if you have any questions.
The Inspire Sleep remote is used to turn Inspire on and off and can also pause and has a button to adjust the programmed levels. Only an Inspire trained doctor can change the programmed settings.
Inspire is a fully customizable therapy, and your care team can find the settings that work best for you. 🙂 - Anthony
I just want to reference this “I’ll be there”
Im 6 weeks plus in and it doesn't work at all for me! I turned it off twice last night and have been using my cpap. Don't by into these testimonials. This device isn't for everyone and I am in that category!
Hello Jeff, we're sorry to hear about your experience and are actively documenting your concerns. Have you discussed this with your Inspire-trained doctor? Inspire is a fully customizable therapy, and your care team can find the settings that work best for you.
It's best to consult with your Inspire-trained doctor. In addition, Inspire recommends stepping down to the previous level whenever you are experiencing discomfort or interrupted sleep.
Please watch the two-minute video called Tuning Your Inspire Therapy at www.inspiresleep.com/inspire-therapy-patients and reach out to your doctor if you have any questions.
Studies show that 91% of people are satisfied with Inspire therapy. Here's a link to one particular study: journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0194599818762383?journalCode=otoj
And if you really love data, you can find more detailed information in our "Patient Experience Report" linked here: professionals.inspiresleep.com/patient-experience-report 🙂 - Anthony
@@Inspiresleep Yes met once with Doctor. Prescribded an anti depressant ti help me falll asleep. Did the complete opposite and kept me up all night. Problem with Inspire for me is when I'm trying to dose off. I snore and wake up. Inspire won;t help that. I'm not scheduled to go back to the doctor until July and to be honest, I may cancel. I am mostly back to square once using my CPAP and evwn that didn't work so great last night and went back to Inspire and couldn't fall back to sleep. It may be that Inspire is not for me. Very frustrated! I know how to work it and it doesn't matter. I guess I'm the 8% that this won't work fopr.
Hi Jeff, we're sorry to hear this. We do encourage you to speak about this with your doctor, especially if you have other medical conditions. Inspire therapy is only indicated to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
Your doctor will always be the best to consult. 🙂 - Anthony
That's true, but go to your Dr. They will spray a numbing agent into your nose and put in a tiny scope. At that point, with the rep controlling the Inspire, they will turn it on and tweak the voltage, pulse frequency... and observe how your airway responds. It took me over 3 months to get it where it needed to be! I was so discouraged at first, but please, be patient!
I have super severe apnea!! Been anchored to a CPAP for over 19 years!! It took trial and error, but my Inspire works great now!!
It is true, it will not work for everyone! But don't give up too soon!!!
I too am haveing issue. Best part, Inspire no long deals with my doctors office. The only option is starting to look like ill need to drive across the state to see another doctor. And naturally I have to visit them first, to then set up another appointment to then see an Inspire tech. I'm ready to cut this junk out of my body.
I've had my Inspire since March 2021 and it's been a game changer until the last few months. At my followup sleep study after activation and achieving the prescribed level (with no problem), it was found that I needed to progress up to the highest setting (two trips up the setting ladder) to 3V.
I was able to achieve that but then began experiencing my tongue thrusting waking me up and also tongue soreness.
My sleep doctor said it was okay to back it down a few settings but to try to get back up to my highest setting.
I am currently at setting 5 on the second level and can sleep. I figure it's better than nothing. Just wondering if this has happened to others having to progress to 3V stimulation and/or experiencing tongue issues. 👅
I'm really discouraged that I was able to tolerate the highest setting for quite awhile before experiencing any problems.
I had some problems as well and was initially feeling discouraged. I got up to what was just over MY max level, and my tongue and teeth were engaged in a nightly boxing match, and it woke me up all night!! I was getting sores on the tip of my tongue from it mashing on the back of my teeth!! I backed it down one level, waited a week, and bumped it up one level again, only to have the same problem! At this point, I moved it back down one level and viola!! You may need to have the Dr put a scope in your nose to have them look at how your throat opens under stimulation. It takes a few minutes and is pretty amazing to watch!! They are able to see in more detail what type of stimulation you may need.
@@fangerootango My issue is my tongue darting to the left and causing tongue soreness on the right side at my max. I also learned from my dentist that I grind my teeth and so I tried to wear a mouth guard at night but that was too intrusive. I'm almost 70 so am picking my battles these days LOL.
Hello Jody, we're sorry to hear about your experience. Have you contacted your Inspire-trained doctor? You can schedule an office visit to get the device checked or have your settings adjusted.
Please call our patient services team at 844-672-6720 and let them know the issues you are experiencing so we can document them properly. 🙂 - Anthony
@@Inspiresleep I am overdo for an appointment with my Sleep Doctor. I will follow up with him, and I will also call the number you gave me. Thx Anthony.
You're welcome Jody! 🙂 - Anthony
Why does this video say that the device will turn solid green when it apparently blinks continually?
There are two ways to know that Inspire therapy is on:
1. You will hear the two chimes indicating the command you made on the remote was successful with your generator.
2. The status ring on the remote is dimming and brightening green instead of solid white. This indicates the Start Delay status before therapy comes on.
If you have any other questions regarding the use of the Inspire remote, we recommend reaching out to the Inspire Patient Services team at 844-672-6720.
🙂 - Jake
What if you lose your remote??
They can get you a new one. And depending on your insurance... It might be covered.
You have to buy a new one. No it is not cheap. About $300.
Hello, If you have misplaced your remote, contact your Inspire-trained doctor’s office right away. The cost for a replacement remote is typically $300, but may vary. 🙂 - Anthony
When you turn the unit on does it glow green all night?
Hi @anthonycarter3942
There are two ways to know that Inspire therapy is on:
1. You will hear the two chimes indicating the command you made on the remote was successful with your generator.
2. The status ring on the remote is dimming and brightening green instead of solid white. This indicates the Start Delay status before therapy comes on.
If you have any other questions regarding the use of the Inspire remote, we recommend reaching out to the Inspire Patient Services team at 844-672-6720.
😀 - Amanda
@@Inspiresleep I’m just wondering if the green light glows all night?
who else is here for MRI safety?
Hello. The current model of the Inspire implant is eligible for MRI scans provided specific conditions are followed.
More information about the MRI conditions can be found at bit.ly/InspireManuals. If you have any additional questions, please call the Inspire Patient Services Team at 844-672-6720.
🙂 - Nicole
will not pair with a new apple 15 phone I just got