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...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 creepier than others. Recently, I had to sleep...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) machine, but as a teenager struggling with being...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 mean by the big bad word! (Drumroll, please!!) That...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 dedicated to my CPAP. I have covered the...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 has been hard and challenging, but I was...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. It’s hard to know for sure because I...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 easier on yourself. But what about the trauma...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...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 out beforehand, most of which you’ll return at...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 time to time is the red “frown” face...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 while he watched TV. Now, while I go...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 using my CPAP machine. I’ve tried just plain...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 provider first impressions. The first one; well, it...reactionscomments
Affording SurgeryHaving sleep apnea is such a bother. Fortunately, some people are eligible for surgery. But you know what else is a bother? Medical bills. But for some people, it’s worth...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. I also fall into that category. I was...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 me. I always hated how it doesn't feel...reactionscomments
Tips for Studying as a Student Post SurgeryWhen I had my surgery for my sleep apnea I was about 16 years old at the time. So I was still in school. School is hard in general for...reactionscomments
Tips for Dealing with Your CPAP Water TankYour CPAP water tank is a critical part of your CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine, but it can have a few problems and issues that you may need to...reactionscomments
