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by Rdea
Fri Feb 17, 2023 11:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 2 Weeks on CPAP, Also Have Insomnia Issues. Seeking Input.
Replies: 25
Views: 5056

Re: 2 Weeks on CPAP, Also Have Insomnia Issues. Seeking Input.

My “mild” apnea began during an extremely stressful period of my life. It was accompanied by nightmares, insomnia. I don’t know which upset me more; going to bed or getting up in the morning. I feel there is a environmental link, probably requiring some mental health intervention, exacerbating the a...
by Rdea
Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What to ask/say to sleep doctor?
Replies: 10
Views: 3847

Re: What to ask/say to sleep doctor?

Hi- I just posted my experience with sleeping. You are the only patient I’ve found, that has mentioned the position of tilting head back to relieve symptoms. More people should know this might be helpful. All I find are suggestions to sleep in a sitting position, which bother than being next to impo...
by Rdea
Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SLEEPING POSITION
Replies: 4
Views: 4259

SLEEPING POSITION

Hello- I have tried every imaginable cpap mask. All leaked, thereby outdoing any benefit. My narrow face shape may be the explanation. I have mild cpap: home test revealed 12 ahi the first time yet none the second ( I suspect possible malfunction). Sometimes I think extreme anxiety is the cause as i...
by Rdea
Sun Mar 07, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: mask ruining my looks
Replies: 11
Views: 1898

Re: mask ruining my looks

Not a very sympathetic crowd here. I’m 55 yo. Keep myself in great shape. First time meeting with doctors, they often admit to thinking they have the wrong examination room as they are looking for a much older patient.I use a Respironics Wisp nasal pillow mask, the most contactless mask. But I’ve us...