Let’s Talk Masks If you've seen any of my previous articles you know I recently went back to my sleep doctor for the first time...reactions8comments
Can Journaling Help Improve Sleep?I've had an on-again, off-again relationship with journaling all my life. It all started in elementary school when my mom bought me...reactions2comments
And My Sleep Study Results Are InLast year, due to an issue with my breathing not always being autonomic, I was sent for a sleep study to see...reactions6comments
The Difference Between Sleep and Restful SleepThere is a difference between sleep and restful sleep. To me, sleep means I laid down for a little while (or for...reactions5comments
Introducing Ray, That's Me!Hello, I'm Ray, a 34-year-old with a complicated body. I live with endometriosis, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, restless legs syndrome (RLS), central...reactions2comments
Book Review: Hacking Sleep ApneaIf you’re like most people, you seek out information upon receiving a new diagnosis. A typical effort might start with a Google...reactions2comments
My Experience With Treating Sleep Apnea in CanadaWe Canadians consider health care a right and not a privilege. In fact, some of my American friends consider Canadian healthcare to...reactions1comment
What Supplies Should You Bring to a Sleep Study If You Are Already on CPAP?Have you ever received conflicting reports? You talked with this person who said that, but then someone else from the same establishment...reactions1comment
Comparing 2 Types of CPAP Masks: Likes and DislikesI have used a CPAP mask for a few years now. There are good and bad things about both types of masks...reactionscomments
Managing Other Medical Problems and Sleep ApneaIt has only been about 3 months that I have been using my CPAP machine on an average of 6.5 to 7.5...reactions1comment
Expanding Your HorizonsFor most people, their route to sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment involves seeing a general practitioner (GP) or primary care physician (PCP)...reactionscomments
How to Convince a Loved One to Take a Sleep StudyCongratulations, you've been treating your sleep apnea for a while now and are feeling amazing. Now you're convinced everyone around you has...reactions1comment
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
Taking Sleep Apnea SeriouslySleep is one of those things that's funny. Some people try to create this tough, macho approach that sleep isn't necessary. Just...reactions3comments
I Don’t Snore But You Sure Do: A Case of He Said She SaidI spent a lot of time trying to convince my husband that he snored. I would frequently wake him up and tell...reactions2comments
Where Did My Mask Go This Time!?A few years back, when I first got my CPAP machine – along with all the other stuff of getting used to...reactions1comment
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. They generally form in...reactionscomments
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United...reactionscomments
What Is the Most Common Symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD), it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This results from their...reactionscomments
What Is AFib?Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
