I think for many people who are carrying extra weight (myself included) - there is always a hope that if we lose some weight, we'll lose the hose (and mask). More and more, I am meeting SKINNY people who are using CPAP, which is leading me to believe that it is not solely a weight issue. Sad to say,...

I have been lactose intolerant for almost 25 years now and Lactaid pills are a staple in our home. Strangely, I can eat small amounts of sour cream (??), almost all hard cheeses (avoid brie and other soft cheeses like mozzarella and ricotta), but things like ice cream and milk send me right over the...

My AHI for the last two days was 2.2 and 2.0 (diagnosed at 88). Two days prior to that were 1.2 and 0.9. I'm 99% certain I'm not breathing through my mouth as I have a chin strap and it's pretty tight. Leak rate is low (I think the 95th % was around 3.0, not sure since I'm not at home right now, whi...

I just started on my CPAP a week ago, and for the first 4 days or so I was waking up feeling great - hadn't slept so well in years! My diagnosed AHI was 88, and when I check Sleepyhead in the morning, I am between AHI 0.9 and 2.0. However, the last two days, I have felt completely exhausted upon wak...

I could have written the EXACT same letter as you, even the length of time since I just got "on the hose" about a week ago. Believe it or not, I have seen a change in item #3 you listed above! What a shock, surprise, and early Christmas present. I was actually giggling about it and woke my wife up -...

Here's a tip: never put bourbon in your humidifier reservoir. Trust me.

I just picked up my CPAP from Lincare last Friday. (NOTE: I am NOT a representative of Lincare, nor do I know anyone personally who works for the organization) I have to say, I have heard NOTHING but heartache in regards to Lincare. How in the hell can they stay open if they run their business this ...

Hi, everyone. First post here: I have always had dreams while being severely sleep deprived, with one hallmark: sometimes I would confuse dreams with reality. For instance, if I had a dream about going to the park and playing ball with my son, I would have to ask if we actually did that. It kinda sc...