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...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...reactionscomments
Acne...I have only been using cpap for 5 nights. I have acne prone skin but my skin was pretty clear before using...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
Depression with Sleep Apnea...Is is normal to feel depressed with sleep apnea? I've noticed lately that some mornings when I wake up I'm in a...reactions4replies
Evaluating My Relationship With Sleep...My ongoing joke with people in my inner circle is that sleeping is my favorite hobby. If I could take a nap...reactions1comment
What to Do With a Used CPAP Machine...After 5 years of using a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine, insurance will typically replace your device. Having a device that...reactions1comment
