I am confident that there is a connection between thyroid level and CPAP use. I have been taking thyroid medication for 25 years, pretty much at the same dose. This fall when I had my annual physical, my thyroid level was too low and I was prescribed an increased dosage. This is also when I started ...

Thanks for the information. I am from the USA. I will check out the Web site.

I have found that with CPAP therapy (just completed 3 months), my leg and hip aches were eliminated and as a result I no longer toss and turn. This is a good thing! But at first my arm would fall asleep as you described. I did get a foam mattress topper and, just last week, a new mattress. Sleep is ...

I will be traveling next month to Singapore. Does anyone know what voltage is used there? Will I need an adapter? Is there something else I need that I don't know enough to even ask the right question? From reading old posts I know I should bring an extension cord, but does that work if the voltage ...

Thanks for all the good suggestions. I will be very scientific and try one at a time to see what works. Stay tuned!

So how did you keep straps in place? That seems like my husband's problem too. The back strap keeps sliding up. Thanks for your help.

Help please. My husband is struggling with compliance with the Swift LT. The pillows do not seal properly when he moves in his sleep. He is ends up taking the mask off and is not getting 4 hours consecutive sleep therapy. I am wondering if it is his mustache, which is non-negotiable! Is there anyone...

I have been quite happy with the Swift LT. I did find that I needed to wash pillows every other night and wash my face every night in order to maintain the seal. I am curious about the lanolin mentioned. Is there a product or brand that works for sealing purposes? Also, my husband who is 6 days new ...

Thanks Jules for the explanation. The sleep study notes conclude: "Findings suggest Complex Sleep Apnea. CPAP treatment should be attempted at 11 cm H2O. CPAP adherence will be monitored for at least one month. Nocturnal home monitoring of oxygen saturation for 2 day will be orderd, patient should b...

The answer to central apnea occurrence is yes. I had a split night study. Baseline data showed AHI of 102 with Central Apnea Index of 48.42 p/h. During CPAP phase, Central Apnea Index of 35.83 p/h and AHI of 36.07. During titration, Central Apnea was 8 at pressure of 11 and jumped to 123 at pressure...

Yesterday I saw the sleep doctor. I was pleased that a copy of my sleep study was printed out for me without my even needing to ask for it. I reported on my qualitative results after 45 days of therapy--reduced daytime sleepiness, no more awakening with horrible headaches (this makes a huge differen...

I have brand new equipment (45 days old) and last night the heated humidifier stopped working properly. The blue light is on indicating all is well but the heating base is cold. Any ideas other than taking it back to provider? I have been doing so well and last night I had to quit after a few hours ...

Thanks to all who have replied to my question. I take it that others do not have this situation and that is helpful to know. I did not feel light headed when I first became compliant. Perhaps because I was initially using the therapy for 5-6 hours a night. Now I am comfortable with mask and am getti...

Jim, I did try but was not successful. Half-way through the download, my connection failed and I just gave up. I will try again.

Lately, when I first wake in the morning, I am so light-headed that I need to sit up in bed for a few minutes before standing up. I am getting 7 - 8 hours of therapy a night, have been less tired in daytime, and feeling more perky. I wonder if the light-headed feeling might mean I am not at proper p...