Waking Up and Feeling TiredI think sometimes people think that now they are on CPAP, they won’t ever wake up feeling tired. CPAP therapy only treats sleep apnea. People who don’t have sleep apnea... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Not to Do With CPAP: Care and Safety ConcernsThanks to the generosity of folks who’ve used CPAP for years, there are many great tips for new users getting to know and use their machines. Do this, do that…... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Apnea and COVID-19I finally got to a place where my sleep wasn't perfect, but it was better. I got the temperature issue with my machine fixed, the setting was adjusted lower to... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dealing With the 'L' WordPeople can be hurtful. It's a basic fact of life, unfortunately. It's frustrating to be accused of something you don't have much control over. When you have sleep apnea –... By Katelynn Bauer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Looking Back at Life Before Diagnosis and TreatmentI don't know when sleep apnea began for me. I do know that before my diagnosis and treatment, I really disliked going to bed because I knew I would just... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Weather the StormElectricity. It’s something we never think about until we lose it or when we pay the bill. We go about our day turning on lights, watching TV, grabbing a cold... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How I Live Day to Day With Sleep ApneaSo, what’s it like living day-to-day with sleep apnea? I wanted to discuss what I do each day to deal with my condition. I hope these tips help you manage... By Brian Lamacraft3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience With Heated CPAP TubesSleep and I have an elusive relationship and using my CPAP has provided a long list of never-ending issues. One of the new issues started a few months ago. Waking... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Not to Do When Cleaning CPAPThanks to the generosity of folks who’ve used CPAP for years, there are many great tips for new users getting to know and use their machines. Do this, do that...so... By Tamara K Sellman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Lack of Sleep Making You Nauseous?Lack of sleep from a bad night with sleep apnea can be terrible enough, but sometimes it can lead to feeling nauseous. You know that empty sloshing feeling you have... By Katelynn Bauer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Glamping With My CPAPI have some wonderful memories of the camping adventures I had with my family as a child. For my sixth birthday, I got to tag along on a huge Boy... By Emma Cooksey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Setting Up Your CPAP in Different SituationsI would think most people reading this article sleep in the same room night after night. I keep my CPAP in a nightstand. My CPAP's nightstand has a deep drawer... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Fear of Sleep Apnea in a Kid With COVID-19My 5-year-old son seemed off on Saturday morning. He was tired when he woke up and was crying a lot. I cuddled him in his bedroom and he asked to... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Thoughts on Using a CPAP After Several YearsAs we move into 2022, I wanted to reflect on the past several years of using my CPAP after my diagnosis. I hope my experiences will help those unsure about... By Brian Lamacraft2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Types of Sleep Apnea SurgeriesI remember being very nervous when I had my sleep apnea surgery. I got to the hospital and they had me take off the clothes I arrived in and put on... By Katelynn Bauer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Key Nutrients for Better SleepI recently booked a recall sleep study because it's been 6 years since my last. On the telehealth call with the sleep doctor, she asked me about my weight. I... By Vashanti Ganesh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Adjusting to Using a CPAPArguably, one of the worst parts of having sleep apnea is having to wear a CPAP every night for the rest of your life. The diagnosis itself, at least to... By Christopher Gehrke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Not to Do When Using CPAPThanks to the generosity of folks who’ve used CPAP for years, there are many great tips for new users getting to know and use their machines. Do this, do that...so... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sleep Apnea and Limited Treatment OptionsAfter getting my diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and restless legs syndrome (RLS) from the sleep clinic, the sleep doctor only focused on my RLS. He never did anything... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How Often Should You Update Your CPAP?After switching suppliers, I've learned so much about when I need to replace my CPAP supplies – like the cushion should be replaced every month. I had no idea the... By Brittany Washington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments