Sleep Apnea CPAP Water Distiller Giveaway!...March 20 is Sleep Apnea Awareness Day! Sleep Apnea Awareness Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep apnea. This year, we...reactions6comments
Writing was Key to my Sleep Therapy...I was diagnosed about 5 years ago. it wasn't easy in the beginning. It never is. It was writing about my experiences that allowed me to accept my condition and...reactionsreplies
AIRLIFT Procedure...I was diagnosed with sleep apnea in May of 2019. During my sleep study, I only slept about 3 hours. While I was never fitted with a mask, I got...reactions2comments
What Everyone Should Know About Sleep Apnea and Ways to Support Sufferers...This week is the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep Awareness Week® and I wanted to write about ways to help support your friends and family with sleep issues. Sleep apnea, at...reactions3comments
Advocating for Sleep Apnea Awareness...What comes to mind when you hear the word advocate? Advocating for sleep apnea awareness is important to me. When hearing the word advocate, I think of helping someone else...reactions1comment
Gabapentin...Anyone taking Gabapentin to help with sleep issues? I thought the cpap machine would help me sleep through the night. I am still waking up multiple times a night. My...reactions3repliesTreatment
How I solved my sleep apnea in 7 days...The main cause of your sleep apnea or snoring (that 99% of people ignore) is that you are OVERBREATHING during sleep. Sleep apnea: 1- you are overbreathing during sleep ⤵️...reactions1replyAwarenessCentral Sleep ApneaCaregiving
Am I Too Old to Take a Sleep Study?...On a recent trip with extended family, I shared a room with 3 other ladies who all snored. Most importantly though, 1 of them had definite signs of sleep apnea...reactionscomments
My oxygen levels are low ...I recently started checking my oxygen levels and am concerned if I am resting even with portable oxygen it’s 87-92 and at nighttime with cpap and oxygen I was checking...reactions1replyCentral Sleep ApneaAwarenessDiagnosis
What I’ve Learned to Expect After One Month With My AirSense 11 CPAP...I’ve had sleep apnea for over 20 years. In that time, I’ve had 5 different continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. I’ve had the new machine for a little over...reactions6comments
Sleep Apnea, Headaches, and What to Do About Them...Before I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, I used to wake up on many occasions with massive headaches. These were the kind of headaches that required strong painkillers and bed...reactionscomments
FeaturedHair breakage with headgear...Is there any way to use the nasal mask without headgear?...reactions3replies
Where in the World is Kristen and Her CPAP? Part One: Costa Rica...Kristen Cascio is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine user from the United States who has a never-ending sense of wanderlust. In this series, Kristen will share her experiences...reactionscomments
The Different CPAP Experiences Between My Spouse and Me...My husband and I both now use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. It’s... kind of an interesting time at our house at night. While I'm a seasoned veteran of...reactionscomments
Featuredsinus blockage and using pillow mask...I have sinus problems which makes breathing with the pillow mask difficult. Closing my mouth and breathing through my noise is a chore and sometimes impossible. With my mouth open...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
Managing Symptoms With RSV and Sleep Apnea...I always thought that RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, was for kids. My son was sick at first; but after just a few days, he was back to normal. I...reactionscomments
Tips to Get the Most Out of Your CPAP Machine...For anyone new to using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for sleep apnea, I wanted to share a few tips that will make it easier for you to...reactionscomments
Grateful to Be Here...I fell asleep at the light by my job and woke to horns honking! I had been so sleepy for months, so my doctor said I needed a sleep study...reactions2comments
How to Tell If a Fart Is CPAP Aerophagia or a Digestive Issue...I'm well acquainted with farts. In fact, I consider myself somewhat of an expert. Are farts caused by CPAP aerophagia or digestion? Let's find out. The reason is I've spent...reactionscomments
Tips for Managing Weight Gain With Sleep Apnea...If you’re like me, you are trying to shed the extra weight from the holidays. Halloween to Christmas is always a tough time for me to stay clear of sweets...reactionscomments
