kteague wrote:Generally speaking one gets more REM sleep as the night progresses, and events are often worse in REM. Have you tried stomach sleeping?

So the less time in bed the better? No it's uncomfortable for me, is that better than side sleeping?

What position should the airway (neck?) be in?

Also, has anyone experienced any day time breathing problems, such as feeling like you can't breathe as well or not being able to get deep breathe easily especially when laying down when awake? Since I do have COPD I had trouble breathing at times, but did not notice it getting worse while laying d...

Is that collar supposed to keep your neck from falling back or forward as mentioned above? I have been only sleeping on my side for months. I've elevated the bed. I've been using nasal sprays for a long time. I've tried using breathe right strips. I still feel like hell. Don't know if there is much ...

It will be an uphill battle for me to get testing and a solution, but I will be chipping away at it. I am wondering how you guys coped and dealt with the symptoms while waiting for testings and machines (once you pretty much knew what the problem.) Was there anything that provided any relief or help...

I generally do not find doctors particularly engaged, knowledgeable or helpful anyway. I would appreciate well intentioned advice. The specialist said it was unlikely he would put me on any type of machine anyway after reviewing my symptoms. This is a particularly interesting comment for a sleep sp...

Hello, I have seen a sleep specialist/neurologist who believes I have sleep apnea. I have been suffering for about two years. I wake up feeling like hell every morning. I am constantly exhausted. A few months ago I started to wake myself up with snores/gasps. More recently I've woken up to a racing ...