How I Manage Sleep Apnea With Diet and Lifestyle ChangesSleep apnea can cause your life to change in different ways. Over the past few years since my diagnosis, I’ve changed my life around by making some changes. Here’s what... By Brian Lamacraft2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
New CPAP, New ProblemsJust when I thought I had gotten used to CPAP, my new continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine arrives on the scene. I've actually been treating my severe obstructive sleep... By Vashanti Ganesh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sourcing a CPAP for CashWhen my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine started acting up, I had to get a new prescription (Rx) in order to get a replacement machine. Once I had the... By Lisa Carr3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Protecting Your Hair With a CPAPHave you ever woken up with your hair plastered to your head after sleeping with your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine? Or have you experienced thinning or breaking in... By Brittany Washington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How Other Chronic Conditions Affect My Sleep ApneaI am new to the CPAP world. I have only had my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for 8 months or so. Every day, I seem to find a... By Isela Nataly2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Our Experience With CPAP Insurance and Copay DifferencesI've been using my CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine for 7 years now. Well, 6 years; I haven't been able to use my machine this entire year. Hopefully, that... By Sally Farrier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Expected a Productive Sunday but Sleep Apnea Had Other PlansEver since starting CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnea about 2 years ago, I have had a significant positive change in my excessive daytime sleepiness. I consider myself to be... By Kristen Cascio3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meanwhile in Canada, the Wait for CPAP Is Over!I'm used to waiting for non-urgent medical services here in Canada. So it was no surprise to me the process I had to go through when I requested to update... By Vashanti Ganesh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 out, and didn’t feel very good. I thought... By Brian Lamacraft2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 creepier than others. Recently, I had to sleep... By Lisa Carr3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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) machine, but as a teenager struggling with being... By Katelynn Bauer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 mean by the big bad word! (Drumroll, please!!) That... By Sally Farrier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 dedicated to my CPAP. I have covered the... By Brittany Washington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 has been hard and challenging, but I was... By Isela Nataly3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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. It’s hard to know for sure because I... By Ray Li3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 easier on yourself. But what about the trauma... By Katelynn Bauer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sticking With CPAPI’m 1 of the moderators on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net. Often, I come across quite a few comments from individuals saying they gave up on CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy. This becomes... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Noises at NightI was using a heating hose for my CPAP as an alternative to using the tubbing cover because of the zippers moving and making noises throughout the night. I woke... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 out beforehand, most of which you’ll return at... By Tamara K Sellman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 time to time is the red “frown” face... By Brian Lamacraft2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments