I noticed that whenI started CPAP initially I had more congestion and allergies and drainage of my sinuses. That was pure Heck!!!!!!!!! I now use a Nielmed Neti Pot and salt packets and irrigate my sinuses at least once a day in the shower.This has helped a lot. I used to use nasal sprays but all th...

What is the date?The end of the Mayan calendar as written in the Book Of Sleep Apnea?Oh My!

Aww! Thanks Rested Gal !

I have had my machine since March 2006.I also have Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis). I used to fall asleep at work and while driving.I am 100% compliant and use my machine every night.It took a gradual adjustment period to get me to that moment when I could tell I didn't feel like I was dying...

I love to joke about CPAP with other people and show others how to joke about having a CPAP machine also because it is a great ice breaker. Each night at bedtime,I don a great padded eyemask and my CPAP nasal mask and sometimes when I am by myself, I will even put on headphones and play a relaxation...

I have Osteoarthritis and Obstructive Sleep Apnea and I have to say that now after having my machine since March of 2006 (3 years 7 mos) I do feel like tha machine has improved my quality of life significantly.I initially felt as though I was seriously ill or dying so I went for a sleep test.After t...

Hi pjwalman! Like anything else,the sex and the CPAP issue is like anything else in life-it is all about attitude.Here are some ideas for you. It sounds like you are just overwhelmed by the actual look of the CPAP being ugly.You can get wonderful fabric hose covers called Snugglehoses that cover you...

Hey now the extras bathroom trips with the melatonin is a strange thing.Could you possibly have had more cafeine before bedtime than usual?From what I have heard in the past,caffeine can get you several hours after you have some and make you go to the bathroom all night long.the same thing will happ...

Should XPAPS be OTC??? Yeah!!! Whoo Hoo!! Who in their right mind would buy them anyway but those who know what an XPAP is for??I can picture it now.... "Honey,I'm goin' to Walmart to get one of those sleep treatment devices- do want me to pick up something for you?" "Yes Dear,bring home one of thos...

Dear Ashamed To Register- Please don't do anything to hurt yourself! You are a blessing to other people and you might not even realize it!It is not as bad as you think,Honey.I am a 38 year old woman with severe obstructive sleep apnea,and trust me when I say it is not the end of the world.I too get ...

I use the Nexcare 1'' paper tape by 3M.I take strips of it and place them across my mouth.I have found that if you fold the edge of the tape under (about 1/8'')on itself before sticking it on,it is a lot easier to pull off in the morning. If I ever had any hair on my upper lip (I'm a natural blonde,...

I run but only when a cheetah is chasing me.I jump to conclusions sometimes and get an extreme aerobic workout for my fingers when typing on my computer.I often participate in Nap Marathons,topping 60 miles an hour(sleeping when sitting in the car and someone else is driving).I also do Elbow Bends w...

I would have done everything the same way if I could start over again. It is important to do your homework before you buy anything,and consider the problems others have had and what is important to you before you make a decision. When I knew I was headed to a sleep study I went to web sites and comp...

Taking nights off makes it easier to give up on your treatment. You may not realize it but not using your machine after you have been diagnosed is like agreeing to developing heart problems,diabetes and the possibility of a stroke.Go online and read about what OSA does to people if left untreated.I ...

I wanted to get an Auto Titrating unit when I started CPAP as my weight often fluctuates and the DME wouldn't give me one! I know it is just a plot to get you to keep coming back to get your machine calibrated so they can make lots of money off of you.Be warned,if you try to get another type of mach...