Sleep Issues On and Off All My Life...I 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling Vulnerable Post-Surgery...I’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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sticking With CPAP...I’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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Mask Choice NHS...Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and I'm due for my CPAP machine in just over three weeks. Obviously new to the whole thing and will...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCPAPSnoring
Noises at Night...I 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don’t Forget to Keep a Sleep Diary Before Your Sleep Study...If 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Consider Myself a CPAP Junkie...My 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Urgent advice need plz...I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, I have the new cpap machine I have been using it just over a week with and without humidifier. I am fine and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingCentral Sleep ApneaCPAP
Rad ZZZ Sleep Supplement Review...I’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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
First Impressions...Now 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Affording Surgery...Having 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Managing SMA and Sleep Apnea...I 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Airfit F30 Mask Advice...Hi, I'm new to apap (about a month), and I'm looking for others' experience with the Airfit F30 mask. I'm currently using the Airfit F20, and it presses on my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
A Deviated Nasal Septum Makes My OSA Worse...I 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Studying as a Student Post Surgery...When 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Acne...I have only been using cpap for 5 nights. I have acne prone skin but my skin was pretty clear before using cpap. Now I have acne on and around...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Tips for Dealing with Your CPAP Water Tank...Your 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Being Diagnosed for Sleep Apnea...When I was first diagnosed for sleep apnea, I was having some weird sleep patterns. Like insomnia..I was going without sleep and then sleeping only a couple of hours, to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My CPAP Machine Is My Lifesaver...My sleep apnea journey began in 1998. I had not heard of this condition until my doctor sent me for the study. My CPAP machine is my lifesaver. My husband...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
