Sleep and FibromyalgiaWhen I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia years after having insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome, I didn’t know how to feel. I didn’t know if the sleep issues were... By Brittany WashingtonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Philips PAP Device Recall: Important Update for Summer 2022People still waiting for a repaired or replaced CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine in the wake of the Philips PAP device recall may be disappointed to learn of further... By Tamara K SellmanBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
SLEEP 2022 – A Patient PerspectiveI recently had the chance to attend a huge sleep conference run by the Sleep Research Society and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. It was filled with excellent research... By Emma CookseyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ugh…. Another Sleepless Night Without My CPAP!I realize this is not a community-specific for insomnia. But I'm quite sure I'm not alone with having both conditions of sleep apnea with insomnia. Let me tell you this... By Sally FarrierBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
CPAP and NapsI am now 3 months in to using my CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine every night and I still wake up tired – not groggy, but just tired. If... By Brittany WashingtonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
What Do Glasses and CPAP Have In Common?Thanks to what I call the genetic roll of the dice, I inherited sleep apnea and really bad eyesight from my parents. Not to mention other health conditions, thankfully, I... By Vashanti GaneshBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Aerophagia?If you are a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) user, you probably have experienced this. So what is it? Have you woken up with your stomach hard as a rock... By Mike NoonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Evaluating My Relationship With SleepMy ongoing joke with people in my inner circle is that sleeping is my favorite hobby. If I could take a nap every day, I would. But as I was... By Isela NatalyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What to Do With a Used CPAP MachineCommunity Views: What to Do With a Used CPAP Machine After 5 years of using a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine, insurance will typically replace your device. Having a... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Difficulties With Sleep ApneaThere are a lot of difficulties while living with sleep apnea. These difficulties don’t just fall on us, but our entire families. Like any disease, it affects the family and... By Christopher GehrkeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Mask Wipes Help With LeaksLiving with greasy skin can become an annoyance. Throughout the day I am constantly washing my face. It seems to be a never-ending battle. Cleaning the tube and mask on... By Mike NoonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Do I Take My CPAP or Do I Leave It?This used to be 1 of the hardest things for me to decide. A few years back I had business trips that I had to take. Two of us from... By Sally FarrierBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
CPAP AlternativesSleep apnea has different options for treatment or surgical options that can cure it completely for some. Over the past almost 20 years, I’ve tried a lot of different treatment... By Brittany WashingtonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Amazing Life Changes After CPAP TherapyI’ve been through a lot over the past 5 years, and although I’m still not fond of my CPAP mask, I’m grateful to have it. Using CPAP therapy has made... By Brian LamacraftBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I Have OSA and a Snoring HubbyLast year I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). I don’t know how long I have had OSA or what the cause of it is. I’m waiting on a... By Ray LiBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Just WonderingI was sitting here today trying to remember life before sleep apnea. For me personally, after getting diagnosed not a lot has changed. The reason why is I'm pretty sure I've... By Sally FarrierBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Is CPAP Rainout and How Can I Prevent It?Using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is the gold standard treatment for sleep apnea. Proper use of the machine can notably improve the health of its users. Unfortunately... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
At a Crossroads – Time for a New CPAPI haven’t written about my sleep apnea in a while because I haven’t had much to tell. It has felt like I have everything under control: Equipment working, supplier finally... By Lisa CarrBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Realization About Sleep ApneaI had to come to terms with a lot of things in regard to sleep apnea. Having other health conditions like migraines and then eventually being diagnosed with fibromyalgia –... By Brittany WashingtonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Introducing the Social Health Network and Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2022 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the Social Health Network and Awards! The Social Health Network is a community... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
