Ray Li...When Ray Li was 10, she started experiencing restless legs syndrome (RLS) and fibromyalgia symptoms. This was soon followed up with sleep issues. Her Mom just thought it was part...
Replacing my recalled BiPAP...My BiPAP has been recalled by Phillips. I can't sleep without it. I have been using bacteria/virus filters until (I hope) Phillips replaces or foxes mine. Does anyone know how...reactions1replyCPAPCopingTips & AdviceCostHealthcare Team
Mouth guards...Hi, I'm recently diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. I can't use a Cpap due to dryness from Sjogrens syndrome. So I had custom made mouth guards which should be ready...reactions5replies
Sleep Apnea and the Need to Pee...Have you ever been woken up urgently needing to go to the bathroom? Sometimes, just getting cuddled back down into bed, back to sleep, then needing to get up again...reactions2comments
5 Things I Learned From the 2020 Olympics...These past few weeks watching the 2020 Olympics have been such an eye-opener for me. The sheer physical strength and determination of the athletes are awe-inspiring for sure. Subsequently, it...reactions1comment
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like sleep apnea. Often...reactionscomments
Even Just Losing 10 Percent of Body Weight Can Reduce Sleep Apnea Severity...When I worked as a sleep technologist, I sent home patients with paperwork following their sleep studies that included informational sheets and instructions for what would happen next. Those with...reactions2comments
How I Was Diagnosed With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Type 2 Diabetes...Years before being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, I was struggling with blood sugar problems. Although I wasn't diabetic nor insulin resistant, my blood sugars would go up to around...reactions1comment
The Challenges of Life Before a Sleep Apnea Diagnosis...Prior to meeting my wife, I had no idea I had sleep apnea. Either people didn’t tell me I was pretending to be a chainsaw in my sleep, or it...reactionscomments
Has anyone traveled to high altitude and brought their CPAP?...Does anyone have experience with traveling to high-altitude destinations? Did it affect your sleep? Did you bring your CPAP? How did it work?...reactions1replyTravel
Sleep Apnea in the Mountains...The high point of summer 2021 – both literally and figuratively – was a 2-week trip to Colorado in July. Figuratively, because summer in the Rocky Mountains is tough to...reactions5comments
Do Arousals Matter in Sleep Apnea? Yes!...If you awaken frequently or feel unrested after a night of sleep, you may be experiencing something known as sleep instability. Sleep instability is often caused by frequent arousals during...reactions2comments
Naps With Sleep Apnea...Having a sleep disorder probably means you have issues with getting a good night's sleep. Even with a CPAP or other therapy and treatments, that doesn’t guarantee a good night's...reactionscomments
Bongo RX...I am using this successfully as evidenced by latest 2 sleep studies....reactions5repliesTips & Advice
Idiopathic Hypersomnia or Narcolepsy ...This are 3 of the words in a message from my Dr. I am to call him tomorrow. I have sleep apnea and was also diagnosed with Excessive Daytime Sleepiness...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Adventures in a Sleep Study...How many of us remember thinking everything was OK? That the sleep we got was good enough. Yeah, maybe I was a little tired. Or maybe I just didn't sleep...reactionscomments
Using distilled water from cheap plastic jugs....I wonder how much plastic particles we inhale every night using plastic bottled distilled water. I'm just curious....reactions3replies
I Took My CPAP on an Adventure...Normally sleeping with a CPAP is a private affair. Until I decided to take it on a 6-month long cruise halfway across the world. A month after I started using...reactions2comments
Oral-Only CPAP Mask Sounded Perfect for Me...Part of my journey with sleep apnea has been to fix issues that were created when I had a cyst biopsy done through my nose. That surgery left my septum...reactions1comment
My CPAP Adventure! Starting, Stopping, and Starting Again...In the beginning... When I first got my CPAP machine, I was thrilled at the thought of getting a good night’s sleep every night. As per insurance, I used that...reactionscomments
