"Where in the world is Kristen and her CPAP?" Part Four: IcelandKristen Cascio is a CPAP user from the United States who has a never-ending sense of wanderlust. In this series, Kristen will share her experiences travelling the world while managing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Magnesium and SleepMy migraines have been getting worse lately. My sleep, migraines and fibromyalgia are all intertwined, so when one is off, it makes the others worse. When I have a migraine...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Self-Guided Meditation To Help Induce SleepOne of the ways that I meditate is through self-guided meditation. I use this method because I don’t want to have to deal with turning off my phone afterwards, especially...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Healthy Sleep Pack ReviewI’ve struggled for over 20 years with insomnia and about 18 with sleep apnea, but I’ve always had issues falling and staying asleep for as long as I can remember. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Choose CPAP Therapy Over InspireHave you seen the commercials for Inspire? Inspire therapy is very intriguing to me. The thought of never having to wear CPAP is a nice idea. If you’ve read previous...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
"Where in the world is Kristen and her CPAP?" Part Three: AustriaKristen Cascio is a CPAP user from the United States who has a never-ending sense of wanderlust. In this series, Kristen will share her experiences traveling the world while managing...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Travel CPAP OptionsIt’s summer time, so for us that means road trips and family vacations. We started it off by driving for two days down to Florida. My issue is that when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Deal With Bad CPAP ExperiencesI’ve been using a CPAP machine for several years now, but it’s not been all sunshine and roses. I’ve had several poor experiences with my CPAP machines. Here’s how I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: Dealing With My Sleep Apnea DiagnosisYour diagnosis may have been hard to accept. Sleeping at night used to be a time for you to rest after a long day. Now it has gone from a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Experience With the New ResMed AirSense 11 Auto CPAPI was hoping to have my new CPAP machine within a few weeks, but when I went to pick it up, the machine I'd been sent was actually a downgrade...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Swollen Uvula and Other Snoring ProblemsIt doesn't happen very often anymore. Because I've used my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine long enough now, it's second nature to put on my headgear before I go...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"Where in the World is Kristen and Her CPAP?" Part Two: PeruKristen Cascio is a CPAP user from the United States who has a never-ending sense of wanderlust. In this series, Kristen will share her experiences traveling the world while managing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do Oral Appliances Work for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an increasingly common sleep disorder. OSA is caused by collapsed soft tissue in the back of your throat. When this tissue collapses, it blocks your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Yoga Pose for Better SleepIf you are anything like me, I’m sure you’ve seen a million videos on better sleep and sleep hygiene. Well one night when my mind wouldn’t shut off, I seen...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Reducing My Alcohol Consumption Impacted My Sleep ApneaLast year, I went out with some friends, and we rented some cabins for a late fall camping trip. Cabin rental is ideal as they often have power hookups, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Using the MyAir App to Manage Sleep ApneaI started using the myAir app with my new ResMed AirSense 11 in July 2023 to treat my severe obstructive sleep apnea. At first, I was very interested in seeing...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
What Frustrates You the Most About Sleep Apnea?It is frustrating to not be able to get a good night’s rest after a tiresome day. Dealing with sleep apnea is not only stressful because of the symptoms –...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
CPAP Mask and AcneUsing my CPAP full time, I started to notice that I would wake up with the marks all over my face from the CPAP that would last for hours. Next...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How to Manage Sleep Apnea in the SummerDuring the summer months when it gets hot and uncomfortable, we often have trouble sleeping. This is a lot worse when you need to sleep with a mask on your...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraines, Sleep Loss, and Sleep Apnea – Understanding the LinkBack when I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, I never made a connection to my migraines. I always treated them as 2 separate conditions that didn’t affect each other. I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments