My Experience with CPAP After 5 Years of UseMy life was a lot different before my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. I was tired all the time, cranky, worn...reactions2comments
Getting a Sleep Study Retest for CPAP: Congrats! It’s Worse.I don’t know about you, but I don’t miss the sleep lab. Three nights lying in faux hotel rooms: some homier, some...reactions1comment
Foods to Eat Post SurgeryWhen I was about 16 years old I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. I had tried a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)...reactionscomments
My Experience With the Stigma of Smoking and Sleep ApneaWhat is the "Big Bad Word" that comes with sleep apnea? OK… did I catch your attention? You’re probably wondering what I...reactionscomments
Top 3 Must-Haves for My CPAPSince I started using my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine regularly, I had to move things around. My entire nightstand is...reactionscomments
How COVID-19 Affected My Sleep ApneaOver the last year, I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and given a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. This adjustment...reactionscomments
Sleep Issues On and Off All My LifeI don’t know when I developed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but lately, I have been thinking it’s been a decade or 2...reactionscomments
Feeling Vulnerable Post-SurgeryI’ve written before about tips for dealing with the stress that surgery brings on. Things to help comfort, and make the procedure...reactionscomments
Noises at NightI was using a heating hose for my CPAP as an alternative to using the tubbing cover because of the zippers moving...reactionscomments
What Does the Red Face on My CPAP Machine Mean?Your CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine generally works flawlessly, but it can have some issues. One issue you may see from...reactionscomments
Don’t Forget to Keep a Sleep Diary Before Your Sleep StudyIf you’re in the process of preparing for an upcoming sleep study, you may have received a raft of paperwork to fill...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactionscomments
Dealing With Sleep Apnea When You’re SickIt’s bad enough living with sleep apnea, but it can be a lot worse when you’re not feeling well. April was a...reactionscomments
Why I Consider Myself a CPAP JunkieMy husband got diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. He got his CPAP machine the other day. That evening, he “practiced” wearing it...reactions1comment
Rad ZZZ Sleep Supplement ReviewI’ve tried many things, both prescription and natural, to help with my insomnia so I can fall asleep and stay asleep while...reactionscomments
First ImpressionsNow I've changed provider for my CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine 3 different times and want to share about my CPAP...reactionscomments
Affording SurgeryHaving sleep apnea is such a bother. Fortunately, some people are eligible for surgery. But you know what else is a bother?...reactions1comment
Managing SMA and Sleep ApneaI have noticed on the Facebook community that a lot of individuals deal with other health issues on top of sleep apnea...reactionscomments
A Deviated Nasal Septum Makes My OSA WorseI turn 35 this September and I just found out that I have a deviated nasal septum. This explains so much to...reactionscomments
