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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2repliesTips & 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
My “Lifestyle” Misdiagnosis...For my entire 20s, my obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) went undiagnosed. This was despite my consistent daytime fatigue. I described my low energy to doctors, telling them it was despite...reactionscomments
Sleep and Fibromyalgia...When I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia years after having insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome, I didn’t know how to feel. I didn’t know if the sleep issues were...reactionscomments
Philips PAP Device Recall: Important Update for Summer 2022...People still waiting for a repaired or replaced CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine in the wake of the Philips PAP device recall may be disappointed to learn of further...reactions2comments
SLEEP 2022 – A Patient Perspective...I recently had the chance to attend a huge sleep conference run by the Sleep Research Society and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. It was filled with excellent research...reactions2comments
CPAP to BIPAP...Has anyone started out with a CPAP and moved to BIPAP? How did you know the CPAP was working for you and what promoted the change?...reactions1replyCPAPTips & AdviceTreatment
Ugh…. Another Sleepless Night Without My CPAP!...I realize this is not a community-specific for insomnia. But I'm quite sure I'm not alone with having both conditions of sleep apnea with insomnia. Let me tell you this...reactions1comment
Favorite Pillow...I have tried several pillows and haven't found one that I love with CPAP. What is your favorite pillow?...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
CPAP and Naps...I am now 3 months in to using my CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine every night and I still wake up tired – not groggy, but just tired. If...reactions5comments
Shortage of CPAP...I was told there is a shortage of CPAP and the soonest I'm able to get one is November...Extremely irritated about this....reactions4repliesCPAP
What Do Glasses and CPAP Have In Common?...What do glasses and CPAP have in common? Both correct the condition, not cure it. Thanks to what I call the genetic roll of the dice, I inherited sleep apnea...reactionscomments
What Is Aerophagia?...If you are a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) user, you probably have experienced this. So what is it? Have you woken up with your stomach hard as a rock...reactions1comment
