change of masks...For years I was wearing a ResMed full face masks that covered my full face .But I could not stop it from leaking and was causing the mask to hurt...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
FeaturedActive 4 days agoFull Face Mask vs. Nasal Pillows...Got my first CPAP a year ago . . . Airsense 11. I started with a full face mask then moved on to nasal pillows, because I disliked having my...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCPAP
Review of Friska Nightly Reboot Digestive Enzyme and Probiotics Supplement...It’s 5:49 AM and I’m wide awake. I laid here all night with my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine on, but my mind and body were wide awake. When...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Inspire...Whatever you do. Do not do this surgery. Almost immediately I had severe speech and swallowing problems. Coughing. Hoarseness. Garbled speech. Can’t project. I was fine before this surgery. I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingSurgery
Tips for Proper Face Care When Wearing a CPAP Mask...CPAP masks can cause a lot of problems and some of these include trap issues, skin problems, or improper fit. Here are a few suggestions for dealing with your CPAP...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tom...I've known I had apnea for decades. The last stay in the hospital encouraged me to get help. I now have a machine, but have much trouble with the masks...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
5 Tips for Coping With Jet Lag as a CPAP User...It's been quite a few years since I've experienced jet lag while treating my sleep apnea with a continuous positive airway (CPAP) machine. That is, until recently when I traveled...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleeping well...In 1998 I had surgery removing my Adenoids and my Uvula to stop with my snoring. However, I was waiting far too long to take my next breath. And this...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Changing Sleeping Position With My CPAP...I have had mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and used a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for a few years now. Never once have I had the issues I'm having...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
FeaturedHi I get major heart fibrillation or heart racing very very fast...Hi, I'm Lorraine and I've been on a CPAP resmed 11 for years now I wear the nose cushion mask. I have horrible dreams and night terrors a lot to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
My Review of ProjectFit: A Face-Scanning App for a Better Mask Fit...For me, the hardest part of my sleep apnea journey has been finding a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask that fits comfortably, doesn’t leak, and isn’t painful. This is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What’s in a Name? Why Diagnosis Matters...On top of having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), I also have endometriosis, fibromyalgia, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and restless legs syndrome (RLS). I also have some other symptoms that I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Irritated Eyes? Could Be a Complication of Sleep Apnea...It is not your imagination playing tricks. Your sleep apnea may be causing your eyes to feel dry and irritated. Several studies have shown a link between obstructive sleep apnea...
FeaturedRisking surgery with General Anesthetic...Hi all. I'm posting this from the UK where medical practice might be different from the USA for example. My question is directed to members with sleep apnoea who have...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSurgery
FeaturedHigh Altitudes and CPAP...Planning on a hike with High Altitudes and no electricity for 8 days. So batteries are a must.....and a travel machine. But what machines go above 10,000 feet, or up...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCPAP
How Self-doubt Sabotages Your Success With CPAP Therapy and How to Dig Yourself Out...I recently wrote about emotions and how they impact your sleep apnea. In this article, I want to address self-doubt or negative emotions, and how they make your success with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
online shopping...hi, i am on expanded medicaid but will be switching to an aca plan soon and the shortly after medicare. i just found out i need a apap machine. i...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceNewly Diagnosed
AirSense 10s Versus AirSense 11 CPAP Machines...My old machine worked but it was time for a new machine since I’ve had it for over 8 years. This is my experience with the AirSense 10 CPAPs for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Headaches, Migraines, and Neck or Shoulder Pain With Sleep Apnea...Pain in the neck? Fear not, dear reader, for you do not suffer alone. More than half of people living on earth deal with chronic, or long-lasting, neck pain each...
Best Mask...What is the BEST full face mask to use with Full Dentures?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCentral Sleep Apnea
