I'm a little confused Jim by your comment.

I have also read that untreated sleep apnea can really mess with your thyroid and other hormones.

Thank you Jim. Will do.

I'm noticing more and more that during the winter my cold intolerance is getting worse. Especially at night while trying to fall asleep. I'm not sick. I also have heart pounding, shortness of breath, going to bathroom more at night and waking up every hour. Have any other sleep apnea sufferers exper...

Thank you for the info. I appreciate it.

Can anyone recommend a good CPAP pillow for sleeping on your side with a Full Face Mask? Also, has anyone tried sleep medications initially to help them fall asleep with a Full Face Mask? Thank you.

This has been a chronic problem for six months. I keep the mask on for about an hour and then give up. I

Thank you. The original diagnosis was 6.1 AHI. Mild OSA. I use Sleepy Head. I updated my profile with the equipment. I use a Full Face AirFit 20 Mask with a Memory Foam Cushion. I haven't successfully been able to fall asleep with the Mask on yet.

Six months ago. I did a take home study. I have a CPAP machine with five different masks, but have been unable to fall asleep with the mask on.

Thank you for the info. I was diagnosed with minor sleep apnea. I have abrupt awakenings (no shortness of breath), awake with a dry mouth, sometimes morning headaches, difficulty staying asleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, attention problems and irritability.

I have. They suspect it be either. Just trying to gather more insights.

I wake up several times between 2:30 - 6:00 am with my mouth open and a dry mouth. I have a difficult time breathing through my nose due to terrible allergies. One of my nostrils always clogs. Is a dry mouth waking me up or could it be sleep apnea or both?