Just what does a cpap machine actually do / or what is it supposed to do? Does it keep you breathing? Sleeping? Alive? Any or all of the above? I am more tired than ever on mine. My cheekbones hurt all the time, I cry at the drop of a hat; my husband tells all his friends my results without my permi...

Thanks for all helpful comments. BUT .............. I hate my facemask! I seem to get 4 hourly sleeps and then I feel like I am choking and I have to take it off. I have a friend who prods me into wearing it and I do put it on each time I take a nap but I hate the whole process and if this is what I...

I had polio when I was three. I have now got the Late Effects of Polio. I wore callipers (leg brace) for 14 years. I used a walking stick until I became preggers when I had to use elbow crutches. I used these until they gave me too much elbow pain. When I had my left foot fused, they gave me underar...

I have just been diagnosed with sleep apnea. I know nothing.
Not yet got a machine as my small town is not prepared to quicken things for its citizens.
Maybe, hopefully, my throat just stays closed one night.