I just had my last two wisdom teeth taken out. Had no problems, didn't need any of the prescibed pain medication or even a Tylenol. I did have some tenderness and swelling so I skipped the CPAP for that night, and slept lousy as a result. Went back to it the next day, with no problems. I should ment...

Mr Feline and I are both those types who will catch, well, something, from flu shots, so we concentrate on prevention and management. At the first flu-like symptoms, I start taking garlic and vitamin C, drinking as much clear liquid as possible, and most importantly, using a nasal irrigation system ...

The calcium was originally mandated for me for another reason, but I had heard somewhere that it was good for leg cramps. In any case, it works for me, and we are in favor of whatever works, right?

Alas, neither CPAP nor stretching seems to help my cramps, which I mostly get in my feet, although last night's performance was in both calves. Calcium, and in extremis, a hot shower does work. Prevention is better, which means taking the blasted calcium before bed (which I did not do), and keeping ...

Every day, wash the mask in water and a little dishwashing liquid and air dry. Rinse the hose out, hang to dry. I also use Padacheeks mask liners and like a clean fresh one every day, so that gets washed, too, either by hand or thrown in the machine with other delicates. Also rinse out the water tan...

Before CPAP, full awakenings would frequently lead to bathroom visit, usually once a night. With CPAP, this is rare, usually something else is what woke me up (leg cramp, loud noise, cats, etc), not the urge to go, and even then I go back to sleep much quicker. Just had a doozy of a leg cramp last n...

I've been on CPAP since early March, and have missed 2 nights. Regretted it both times. I will nap for a while without masking, but will usually wake up shortly, either because I am snoring or because my husband is waking me up because I am snoring . My doctor seems to be pleased with my "compliance...