Sourcing a CPAP for Cash...When 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Soclean machines, are they safe?...I was recently gifted a SoClean 2 machine but it was missing a part. So I went to the internet, but instead found recall information. As I read Soclean claims...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCPAP Cleaning
Protecting Your Hair With a CPAP...Have 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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How Other Chronic Conditions Affect My Sleep Apnea...I 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Our Experience With CPAP Insurance and Copay Differences...I'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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Expected a Productive Sunday but Sleep Apnea Had Other Plans...Ever 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
dry mouth...does anyone have dry mouth from cpap humidifier doesnt help me anyone have same problem?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMedical Marijuana
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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My Experience with CPAP After 5 Years of Use...My 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Sleep Apnea and Pain...Hello everyone! One of the best parts of being a team member for this site is learning from all of you. So can anyone give me tips on how to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCPAPTips & Advice
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Have I Nailed My Sleep Apnea?...I've been having slight health problems for a few years now, such as rhinitis, oesophageal reflux (actually just a bit of acidy heartburn occasionally), and sleep apnea. More recently, I've...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Foods to Eat Post Surgery...When 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Balance issues ...Hi there! Has anyones balance and walking been affected by sleep apnea? Thanks 😊...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
My Experience With the Stigma of Smoking and Sleep Apnea...What 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Top 3 Must-Haves for My CPAP...Since 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How COVID-19 Affected My Sleep Apnea...Over 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments