So what is the consensus to this OP? That there is no one-size-fit-all approach when it comes determining whether alcohol affects one's sleep Apnea or not. Correct?

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very informative thread. Iam waiting to upload mine and see where Iam standing. However, leak is a major issue for me.

This is a tough situation to be in. Hope its solved. Do not forget to speak to your state and congress representative.

Wow, the health care cost is way expensive. I do not know how the recent new Obamacare factor in. Might that be a relief for you or a burden?

This is a real life question. Are we barred from alcohol beverage consumption because of Sleep Apnea? If you are presently consuming alcohol and is a confirmed Sleep Apnea Sufferer, what have been been your experiences? And what do the medical research say about alcoholism consumption by Sleep Apnea...

The fact that you were able to perform with lots of coffee only speaks to the fact that you obviously didn't have the same EDS as some others have, and didn't suffer the same decrements in cognition that others have, not that you're any more "motivated" than they/we are Iam thinking about what has ...

You get fired or and you can't hold a job. Employers don't like you dozing on the Job. If you run machinery then you could get hurt or hurt some else. If you drive to and from work, an accident will most likely happen. They demonize drunk driving. You don't hear much about reckless driving from doz...

Many people get more apnea when sleeping on their back. In effect, you are stating that sleeping on the back can cause sleep apnea in non-sleep apnea people? Sorry for misunderstanding, are you meaning that people already with sleep apnea register increased incidents of sleep apnea when they sleep ...

The EDS/cognitive dysfunction (which presumably is secondary to the sleep disorder) have been a major factor, as well as obviously their byproducts (e.g., reduced confidence that my brain can function when I need it to leading to, etc.). Oho,I did not know the existence of The EDS/cognitive dysfunc...

SleepingUgly wrote:I've majorly underachieved occupationally relative to my education and training.

So in effect, you are stating that sleep apnea is responsible for your being underachieved occupationally relative to your education and training?

Sheriff Buford wrote: Some folks also use a mild tape to tape their mouth shut. My wife would love to do this and volunteer every night to install the tape and make sure it is secure.

Sheriff

Sheriff, you are way too lucky a guy to have a wife who is there for you.

I was pulling over into parking lots to take long naps, always sleeping and feeling like a truck ran over me the whole time! Sheriff And when I frequently pulled over along the highways or interstates for short naps and shared the experience with my friend later, he remarked that I can be shot by a...

This is a real life experiences. Before being diagnosed with CSA and OSA,many times I felt very tired, could not remember the last mile or two, as well as while driving, drifted occasionally onto rumble strips on the side of the road . During church services,I fall asleep midway into half hour sermo...

:D I use the Swift FX and I can watch tv and read my kindle and play games on my tablet and all that. Even listen to my zune. If the hose blocks my view on the kindle or tv, I just move it to one side and no other problems. Good luck, Huggies, Fay Experiences like this one from base2balls are movin...