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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...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 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...reactionscomments
Balance issues ...Hi there! Has anyones balance and walking been affected by sleep apnea? Thanks 😊...reactions2replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1replyCPAPSnoring
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...reactionscomments
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...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 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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2repliesCopingCentral 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
