Almost 25 Years and CountingI always snored and so did other family members. I thought nothing of it until my husband told me I would stop breathing during the night - I would wake... By Bern2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Have I Nailed My Sleep Apnea?I've been having slight health problems for a few years now, such as rhinitis, oesophageal reflux (actually just a bit of acidy heartburn occasionally), and sleep apnea. More recently, I've... By Jimhour2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Being Diagnosed for Sleep ApneaWhen I was first diagnosed for sleep apnea, I was having some weird sleep patterns. Like insomnia..I was going without sleep and then sleeping only a couple of hours, to... By CommunityMember3891 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My CPAP Machine Is My LifesaverMy sleep apnea journey began in 1998. I had not heard of this condition until my doctor sent me for the study. My CPAP machine is my lifesaver. My husband... By Chrissychris1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleeping With CatsI am a professional cat sitter, and I have sleep apnea. I travel with my CPAP machine to other people's houses. I house sit and I cat sit. On my... By Sleepingwithcats1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Mask IssuesWhen I was first diagnosed, I was issued a nasal pillow mask. I wore it faithfully for about 2 months, but the head bands kept slipping down on my slippery... By Hipgramma1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Always TiredAfter being diagnosed with Lupus, I was sent for a sleep study because of my snoring and always being tired. When I started using the mask, my boyfriend kept waking... By B Wright1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Waiting for Sleep StudyI have had daytime sleepiness for at least 6 months and it seemed to come on quickly. The other day, after 8 hours of sleep, I slept a total of... By Greenhouse Guru1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Sleep Apnea AnxietyIn my extended family on my Mum's side of the family, there has been a lot of our family undiagnosed with sleep apnea. I was one of them until just... By elizabeth84441 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Years I’ve SnoredFor many years I’ve snored. From the time as a child, I’d go to sleepovers and would always be the first one out cold snoring my head off. As I’ve... By cat20201 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Years of SnoringFor many years I have listened to my dad, the buzz saw! My brother flapping his lips and me grinding wood. This was every night back in the 1970s! One... By liane1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Long RoadMy story began over 20 yrs ago when I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and was told I had to wear a "space mask". The therapist that did the test... By sheshe2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Sleep Apnea StoryFirst off, finding out that I had sleep apnea was a really LIFE-CHANGING wake-up call. After my cardiac doctor told me I was suffering from cardiac AFib, she suggested I... By skeetfreak1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Long time With No SleepI am a retired nurse and thought I may have sleep apnea but didn't take time to check. About a year ago, I did the test and I have it... By brenda1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Dreaming of Beauty SleepI didn’t even know what sleep apnea was let alone suspect that I might have it. It’s true I was always exhausted upon waking and had a hard time believing... By kristier3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Decades Without SleepI have snored for the last twenty-five years. I have been chronically fatigued and my nerves have been frayed. I tried CPAP many years ago and the machines did not... By rjc19561 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
REM Sleep DisorderI had a sleep study after hitting walls and kicking and screaming. I have a REM sleep disorder and am trying a CPAP for mild apnea but enough that I... By fireman1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Sleep Apnea StoryI had been seeing a cardiopulmonary doctor for about 15 years. He retired and I had to find another one. When I first saw the new doctor he sent me... By paddlebearer1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Always TiredI was diagnosed with OSA about 10 to 15 years ago. I had struggled for many years prior. My C-PAP was difficult to adjust to at first, but has made... By dkcarnes1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Trial and Error With CPAP MasksI have been diagnosed with sleep apnea for more than 20 years. At that time I’ve had many different masks. The first machine and equipment were given to me by... By patti2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments