Non-Responsive Durable Medical Equipment Supplier...I wrote an article a while back, The Joys of a Good Durable Medical Equipment Supplier. As consumers of any service in...reactionscomments
Using DME Providers for CPAP Supplies...What has been your experience dealing with durable medical equipment (DME) providers? Has your experience been positive or do you find that...reactions1replyInsurance & DisabilityCPAP
My AirFit F30i Full Face Mask Review...Finding a CPAP mask that fits the best is so hard, and what works for one person doesn’t always work for the...reactionscomments
Medicare issue paying for BIPAP vs ASV...My doctor diagnosed me with Central Sleep Apnea and recommended an ASV machine. Currently using a Phillips BIPAP ST. Upon ordering a...reactions3repliesCostCentral Sleep Apnea
Is Sleep Apnea Genetic?...Plenty has been written about the causes of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). For example, it’s caused by: And the list goes on...reactions1comment
CPAP Therapy and My Experiences the First Few Days...So, you have a new CPAP machine and mask, lucky you. Welcome to the club. You're probably feeling uneasy right about now...reactions1comment
Cpap ...I have been on a cpap machine going on 7 years now. And to be honest I totally hate it. To me...reactions2replies
The Ups and Downs of Using CPAP Therapy: 2nd Sleep Disorders In America Survey Results...Getting a sleep apnea diagnosis can mean finally getting answers to questions like why do I wake up feeling tired? Why am...reactionscomments
Tips for a Less Stressful Sleep Apnea Surgery...Surgery is scary. There are so many different factors that can determine the outcome. So what can we do to feel more...reactions2comments
Neck soreness...I am now getting neck and shoulders soreness with my cpap strap. I’ve tried different head harness but no change. Anyone have...reactions1replySide Effects
Trouble with mask...I got a new mask where there’s two holes that go up under your nose. But it seems like during night if...reactions7replies
Raising Awareness: My Relationship With Sleep...A healthy relationship with sleep is important to our health and overall well-being. But what happens when that relationship is fractured? This...reactionscomments
How would you describe your relationship with sleep?...Is your relationship with sleep good, complicated, or non-existent? What have you tried to improve your relationship with sleep? Do you have...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
Forgot I Had Sleep Apnea...Hello all, I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea in 2017 or 2018. CPAP wasn't really working for me, so I returned...reactions1replyCoping
Sleep Awareness Week®: Ways to Raise Awareness About Your Sleep Disorder...March 12 through 18 is both the week following the time change (boo!) and National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week® (yay!). As...reactionscomments
new machine...Anyone having issues with getting a new machine? I am currently on a 2-3 month waiting list....reactions17repliesCPAP
cpap cleaning...I have been using one of those ozone devices to sanitize my machine about once a week. My Dr. told me to...reactions2repliesCPAP Cleaning
sleep apnea ...never thought i had sleep apnea but since using my machine i feel so much better 5 years an counting...reactions1replyCentral Sleep Apnea
Getting used to wearing the CPAP...I don't think after 6 years I will ever get used to using it. It is not the most comfortable thing in...reactions14repliesCoping
Beginning My Sleep Apnea Journey...Fatigue is something I am familiar with. I am used to having maybe 2 productive hours in a day before needing a...reactions2comments