Sleep apnea Forum
Thousands of people are waiting for you to chat on the Carenity forum dedicated to sleep apnea! This condition is common in people over 65 years of age. You will find information on masks, their comfort, other available treatments and the impact of sleep apnea on daily life.
Ongoing discussions - Sleep apnea
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- I can't get used to my CPAP mask
It's hard living with sleep apnea especially when it's going to be with you for the rest of your life. Knowing that every night you have to out that mask on your face and it's suppose to help but to
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- Sleep apnea diagnosis: What's your story?
Hello everyone, I've opened this discussion so that members can share the story of their sleep apnea diagnosis! When were you diagnosed? What symptoms did you have before you were diagnosed? How ar
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- Persistant headache, even with my BiPAP
Before getting my bi-pap machine I woke up with terrible headaches. Wear it now every night. Waking up again with a headache. Does this mean the machine is not working?
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- Which CPAP machine do you use? Pros / Cons?
A common device used to help manage sleep apnea is the CPAP machine, which stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. With many different machines on the market... there is a variety in choices.
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- 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
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- What kinds of alternative treatments are available for sleep apnea?
Is there anything out there besides a sleep apena device for Central & obstructive sleep apena? I’m having a real hard time getting any sleep.
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Dealing with narcolepsy: I can't stay awake
even as a child i slept walk talk n perform complex activities. i could sleep in class and have perfect recall of material without any study. as an adult this grew tó include going to work and drivin
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- 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
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