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 laterReactions0reactionsComments5 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments2 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments3 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments2 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments2 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments2 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments6 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments4 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Surprise!Well, a few years ago, I went in for back surgery. The tech could not get the tube down my throat. When he did, I was told I'd stopped breathing... By danitaa1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Welcome to SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net StoriesAt SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with sleep apnea can be a challenge, but the more we share and support one another... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments