For all those who doubt that OSA is a disabling condition: I hope that you or your loved ones are NOT in the car that gets crushed by the truck driven by some sleep-deprived driver who has been denied SSDI and is forced to work to pay for his health care because his health insurance has been cancell...

During my sleep study, my oxygen level dropped to 55% without the bipap. However, when I used the bipap, my oxygen level rose to 92%, making supplemental O2 unnecessary. Problem is, I do not tolerate the bipap for long at night so my g.p. prescribed oxygen for when I'm sleeping without the bipap. I ...

I had assumed my extra weight came first - that is, before the recent articles on the connection between the quantity & quality of sleep and metabolism. But in looking back over the years, I realize now that my snoring started in my teens, followed by full-blown OSA in my early twenties. Within a fe...

Thanks for the comments. I decided against using oxygen at night and I'm sticking with the bipap. I did call my doc back - just in case I had misunderstood him - but I'm beginning to think it's the doc who doesn't understand. I have known that I have obstructive sleep apnea for many, many years, but...

I began a disability claim recently and have my first meeting with SS next week. Everyone tells me my condition "should" qualify me, but I have my doubts. Keep me informed if you find out anything interesting.

Also - check out the message a few pages back from "worried sick".

I'm having problems tolerating my bipap (I tear the mask off my face soon after falling asleep). My doctor offered to put me on oxygen at night, but said the oxygen could not be used with the machine. My brother has used a cpap with oxygen so I'm confused about what the doc said. Anyone have any exp...