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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Vashanti Ganesh...Vashanti has suffered with sleep apnea since her teenage years, but wasn't diagnosed until her late 30's. She has been using CPAP...
4 Common Misconceptions About Sleep Apnea...If someone says "sleep apnea," what is the first thing that pops into your head? Most people think of a condition characterized...reactions1comment
Terms & Conditions for the Sleep Apnea CPAP Pillow Kit Giveaway...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Sleep Apnea CPAP Pillow Kit Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE...reactionscomments
FIRST TIME USER "BLUES"...I am unable to wear my CPAP mask for longer than 10 minutes. It's been a week since I got my CPAP...reactions6repliesTips & Advice