Many of life's problems lack solutions because, in mathematical lingo, "we've constrained the solution set". For example, I have a friend at work who has severe apnea. He said, "I'd rather be dead than use one of those machines." Well, (1) he may eventually get his wish, and (2) damage from his sle...

benz42428, your story reminds me of the person who was over weight so he went to the gym each day, but continued to overeat, and could not figure out why he didn't lose weight. You've been diagnosed with moderate sleep apnea and have had a CPAP machine for 5 years, but, for all practical purposes, ...

" I haven't been able to sleep through a night without yanking the mask off though." How many hours per night are you sleeping with the mask on Do you have problems with leaks How many times during the night are you waking up How long have you been treating with CPAP Are you rested when you wake up...

A few days ago I had my mom visit a doctor in my home country (in Asia) on my behalf to discuss a treatment plan there. I'm doing this because I plan to take a leave from my school in US and since I can't stay here during that time, I have to return home and get a treatment there. This doctor, accor...

kaiasgram wrote:benz, is it GSHIP insurance?

Yes, if you meant a SHIP for graduate student

I was a little reluctant about posting this because I wasn't sure how many people could offer an advice regarding a college insurance. But hey, last time I asked something along this line here I got a really good advice, so might as well try Some of you might have known but I am a graduate student. ...

Radioablation can be done on the nose too (as in my case). I wasn't aware that there is one for tongue until you brought it up In which case my experience would not be any helpful... (I am the same person as benz42427. I forgot my password yesterday but wanted to answer first before I went through t...

As a consequence of me trying very hard to get used to CPAP, I have not been able to sleep much and I am technically a zombie in my lab (i am a grad student in science). In addition, I would like to not cause any accidents so I have been avoiding working on the bench. The problem is my boss was star...

Thank you very much for all of the responses and encouragement. They really mean a lot to me! Just to update, I've been trying a few things since I posted this topic, including using chinstrap at various tightness, replacing the entire mask (still swift LT but the old one is just so worn out that it...

Welcome benz42428. Believe me, I totally understand what you're going through as my situation is quite similar. Can you start off by using the link in my signature to fill out your equipment profile so the answers our best tailor to your situation? Also, please list the pressure you are currently a...

This is actually the first post I've ever written in this forum, so let me introduce myself a little bit. I am currently a graduate student in a certain university in California. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea about 5 years ago when I was an undergrad (AHI about 46) and I was prescribed a CPAP for...