3 cats atm and they mostly ignore the CPAP.. The older 2 have occasionally stepped on it and turned it on accidentally, but mostly they don't pay attention unless it's on and they won't get to close. Our newest addition to the cat side of the family is Turtle. Shes 4-5 months old and we are having a...

I love alleve, for years I ate tylenol like they were candy to help with my back pain, mine was severely torn muscles that were improperly treated and healed wrong scaring and such badly. Alleve wont handle it totally but it does way more then any other OTC ever did. I take hydros now, but honestly ...

i cant help but wonder if cortizone(SP?) cream would help any, after all its what is recommended for just about any rash/irritation anyhow. I am trying to get stuff started for bariatric surgery. And would love to not be scarred up by the leads/tapes.

I wonder why the doc didnt possibly suggest tubes. After all kids who have issues with drainage get em pretty commonly. they are temporary though and only last up to like 3 years or so. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tympanostomy_tube
But one of my kids had hers for almost 5 years.

Allergic to the adhesives also.. only i cannot use bandaid brand at all.. I have to use curad bandaids or 3m brand tapes. Even those tear me up, my skin does ok for the first day, its usually after that it starts having fits. Theres a barrier stuff that comes in individual packets that helps but it ...

The same thing happened to me. Fourteen years ago my baby was born with duodenal atresia, small features, rigid muscles, unable to eat, and died in the NICU after two months. Very sad. Am so sorry for your loss. He had heart issues at birth (since resolved) Club feet, and while our body's differ on...

When mine was long enough I just made a high ponytail just below the crown, sliped it through my mask straps, Now that its shorter I haven't needed it. But I only open the velcro on my chin strap or mask when i wash it. Otherwise i just slip them on and off. but the only velcro near my hair is from ...

never thought about memory before i was diagnosed.. I found out i had Severe APnea when i was pregnant with my youngest. WE BOTH suffered for that year. My OBY/GYN attributed my constantly falling asleep with pregnancy. When it wasnt, only when i was transfered to a bigger hosptial was i tested/diag...

If your insurance covers physical therapy and you don't regularly practice the exercises the physical therapist gives you, your insurance can't/doesn't stop covering your PT appointments.. Mine did, because I missed 3 appointments(By recomendation OF the PT company! , and didn't have any place at h...

My orthodontist is recommending to pull four of my teeth (Premolar teeth) can this solve the problem? http://www.stopsnoring.com/jawstart.htm Unfortunately no and it can create a major problem later in your life. If your orthodontist has recommended extracting few of your teeth to create room becau...

I use the strap covers that came with my swift fx for her, but modified them so they would stop falling off so much.. then added a 1 inch wide elastic strap that sits at the base of my neck and keeps it in place way better then the originals.

And a chinstrap

Dependant upon? Heck yes, after 17 years of CPAP use I can tell you, For me I cannot sleep without it. But my OSA is severe too. Tollerant to it? No, my pressures have gone up and down a bit due to weight gain/loss over the years but that's the only times, and the differences haven't been drastic. N...

after a leaky humidifier ruined my expensive bedside table, i replaced it with a 6 drawer all plastic stand from rubbermaid, its the same height as the bed which is pretty tall and works great. might not look the best but I don't care. Never again have to worry if the humidifier leaks.

Sorry for your ordeal--I hope things are on the mend. I think it's a good reminder to us all: 1. If you are single and live alone, designate a trusted friend who has a key and can go into your home and get the machine for you under such a circumstance. Better yet, designate two, because chances are...

Well since most people with apnea tend to snore tell your partner the truth and wear the machine like your supossed to, and if they have anything to say about, its WAY more pleasant to sleep next to you on the machine then snoring, choking and gasping all night long. Besides like most everyone else ...