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11. I love my CPAP, and haven't been without it one night since testing 13+ years ago.

Sat Jun 17, 2017, 03:00 AM

Jun 2017

I was in denial that I had sleep apnea, but my physician at the time insisted I have the testing.
I used to startle awake, apparently from lack of oxygen.
Now I sleep soundly, awakening only for a bathroom run, but usually back to sleep quickly.

There are many newer style appliances for those who have trouble with the mask; there are also inserts for the mouth, though I believe that would be much more annoying for me.

Though excess weight is often an indicator of the need for a CPAP, I have two slight, slender female friends who have the need as well. It may be that age plays a part in the need for this breathing assistance.

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Oh, crap. Sleep apnea contributed to Carrie Fisher's death. [View all] RandySF Jun 2017 OP

... Aristus Jun 2017 #1

Why crap? Ms. Toad Jun 2017 #2

I think you train your body with your CPAP exboyfil Jun 2017 #16

Did she go to sleep d_r Jun 2017 #26

Just opinion d_r Jun 2017 #27

She may be focusing on the ailment she can do something about about Ms. Toad Jun 2017 #42

When my cardiologist read my records and saw I had it, he started the riot act. roamer65 Jun 2017 #3

I have one and absolutely hate it. RandySF Jun 2017 #4

People either love them or hate them. roamer65 Jun 2017 #6

When I first started using a CPAP 12+ years ago I was very determined to adjust... Hekate Jun 2017 #7

Yes...or some simple surgery to rid the problem bresue Jun 2017 #21

The surgery can fix the snoring, but I'm pretty sure there's more to my sleep disorder than that Hekate Jun 2017 #25

oh, tell me more mchill Jun 2017 #29

I really have no idea. I just know I am chronically not well-rested and the FB reminding me... Hekate Jun 2017 #33

From what I researched on the surgery the prognosis is poor bresue Jun 2017 #36

Thanks. I have a real aversion to the idea of that surgery. Hekate Jun 2017 #38

I couldn't get through the night at the testing center. QED Jun 2017 #9

Just curious.. whathehell Jun 2017 #14

That was my experience, too spinbaby Jun 2017 #15

No one told me about pillows! QED Jun 2017 #17

I use the pillows...mask increased my annxiety and I could not get to sleep bresue Jun 2017 #37

I had to resort to a prescription sleep pill bresue Jun 2017 #22

So Do I, and I haven't used it since I was being watched by Medicare. onecent Jun 2017 #41

My cardiologist is the one who is getting me tested csziggy Jun 2017 #20

I call mine my sleep machine. Chemisse Jun 2017 #28

My ex husband needs a CPAP on the days he does not have cannabis. Doreen Jun 2017 #5

I haven't seen the report JenniferJuniper Jun 2017 #8

Opiates And Apnea Can Be A Fatal Mix ozone82 Jun 2017 #18

Toradol. roamer65 Jun 2017 #19

Thanks! Will Ask My Doctor Monday! n/t ozone82 Jun 2017 #23

Flying nonstop London to LAX is over 11 hours. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2017 #10

I love my CPAP, and haven't been without it one night since testing 13+ years ago. No Vested Interest Jun 2017 #11

I've had mine for about 12 years and I love it. Chemisse Jun 2017 #30

Excess weight is one factor, forgotmylogin Jun 2017 #34

I agree. nt No Vested Interest Jun 2017 #40

It took me 6 months to adjust to my CPAP RainCaster Jun 2017 #12

Oh, good. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2017 #13

Same here. Months. One of the things I did at the beginning that helped accustom me to the feel... Hekate Jun 2017 #35

It took about 3-4 days for me. Nac Mac Feegle Jun 2017 #39

I think it's pretty obvious she overdosed. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #24

You're probably right. Chemisse Jun 2017 #31

Yet Donnie 2 Scoops celebrated another birthday... LOL Lib Jun 2017 #32