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Sleep apnea

Current topics:

• - Ill-fitting CPAP or BiPAP mask
  My harness (that's what I call it) has to be put on so tight that straps stretch. I find my self using old strap velcro fastners to sow onto the straps lower down so I can keep the mask tight. It's 
• - What is it like living with sleep apnea?
  Hello all, How are you today? I've opened this discussion so we can talk about what is it really like living with sleep apnea! What is it like living with sleep apnea? How does it affect you in th
• - How do you know you are getting better?
  I've been on a cpap machine for about 4 months now! I can still sleep all day, im always tired. I get home after work and will sleep  for 3 or 4 hours after a full night's rest. So how do I know if

Current topics:

• - How do you pay for your CPAP treatment?
   I have recently been diagnosed with OSA and have been prescribed CPAP. I have a high deductible healthcare plan. If I pay out of pocket the price for a Resmed airsense 10 is $1900 including service
• - Have you tried a mouth device for your sleep apnea?
  Has anyone tried the mouth device for sleep apnea?  I plan to pick one up tomorrow from my health provider. I'm a bit skeptical about it because I've read it can change your bite. But I'm having no l
• - Allergy-like problems with BiPAP
  With BiPAP, I have  symptoms like allergies, (runny nose, itchiness, teary eyes, congestion sometimes), which is a result of changing humidity and temperatures when the seasons change.  Sometimes th

Current topics:

• - What is the one symptom or complication that is most troubling?
  Since sleep apnea can result in various symptoms and complications, Carenity wanted to hear from its members and get their opinions. What is the symptom or complication of sleep apnea that is the mos
• - Air in cheeks from CPAP
  Struggling still with air in cheeks during night. Can't fall asleep, when I do, wake up with air in cheeks. Have tried everything over 5 years time. I'd like to know what others use. I can only use a
• - I continue to get migraine headaches but nothing helps... anyone have advice or help?
  I've been getting migraines for many years now, and have tried just about every medication that there is.  My neurologist now has me taking Aimovig.  Been injecting that for 5 months now, but am not

Current topics:

• - Do I have a sleep disorder?
  Hello everyone.  I believe that I have a sleep disorder? Well I know that I don't sleep well at all. I may have sleep apnea? I can't sleep laying on my back and if I  lay on my right side i can't br