Managing Costs With My CPAP...One of my largest medical expenses, besides my prescriptions, is my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. We are constantly looking for ways to save the most money with our...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Working With a Sleep Psychiatrist for Obstructive Sleep Apnea...When I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in 2021, I naively hoped the diagnosis and treatment would solve all of my problems. I have suffered from chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What topics would you like to hear more about from our Health Leaders in 2023?...Let us know what you'd like to learn about or hear more about from our Health Leaders this year! Here are some topics that you may be interested in, but...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Top Tips for Using a CPAP in 2023...If you’re new to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, you may have some anxiety or apprehension about using the device. I’ve used CPAP for over 5 years now and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Benefits of Using CPAP Again: I'm Back!!...I've been able to use my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for about 2 weeks now. It's been great. After going for most of 2022 without using it, I feel...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team to manage your condition. However, there are other...
All I Want for Christmas Is a CPAP Hose Support...If you're looking for a great gift idea for a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine user, check out this video. My CPAP hose support review may be helpful for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My New CPAP DreamStation: A Review...My new continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine finally arrived. This is a replacement for my old one that was on the recall list. It was a long wait and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Using Gift Cards to Make Life Easier...Maybe you are just getting used to your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, maybe you haven’t started wearing one yet, or maybe you are just tired regardless. I would...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are My Sleep Apnea and Ringing Ears Linked?...Do you sometimes hear ringing, chirping, roaring, hissing, clicking, humming, or buzzing sounds that are not heard by others? If there is no external source for the sounds you hear...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Holiday Travel Tips Without My CPAP...After many years of using my CPAP on and off again, stopping and starting therapy, I’ve finally come to a point where I use my machine more often than I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Sleep Apnea...The holiday season is usually a magical time of year, but for those with sleep apnea, insomnia, or other sleep conditions it can be a challenging time. The stress, travel...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Top 3 CPAP Machine Substitutes...Since the first part of 2022, I've been trying to sleep without my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for sleep apnea. Mind you, not because I wanted to. Not even...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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Hypoxemia without apnea...I recently had a home sleep study and the results came back showing that my saturation fell below 88% for over 100 minutes. But no apnea episodes. I sleep on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My 3 Solutions to CPAP Mask Hair...Since sleep apnea has traditionally been a problem faced by men, I know it might seem trivial to be talking about CPAP mask ruining hairstyles. So I wonder if there...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
best mask for side sleepers...Just recently bought a phillips dreamwear nasal mask because i had got fed up with my n20 mask, holding me back and i was advised that the philips mask would...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Sleep Apnea and Season Changing ...Do you notice that your sleep apnea worsens as the weather changes? As we are going into the winter months I've noticed a difference in my sleep patterns and what's...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesWeather
What Is the Social Health Network?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fibromyalgia, Insomnia, and Sleep...I feel like this is a never-ending cycle when managing my sleep apnea, insomnia, and fibromyalgia. I slept horribly yesterday. On a good night, my average events per hour are...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
