any ideas on how to get my cat to stop walking on the off button? i keep waking up with my machine off 🤦‍♂️ it’s the resmed machine

Granddaughter has always ended up sleeping on her tummy. Trying to find a pillow that won't make her mask leak. Suggestions are appreciated, ty.

Just trying to figure out what's going on with my child and my research led me to possible sleep apnea, so I figured I'd ask people who have it. My child is 4 years old, and lately I've noticed she is constantly yawning all day long, despite that she gets 10-11 hours of sleep every night. She doesn't seem tired, she has energy, but yawns a lot. During the night she often has her mouth open, she does snore sometimes, and sometimes makes a sort of clicking sound occasionally (for lack of better way to describe it). Just wondering if any of this could possibly be sleep apnea related and what next steps should I take?

also have lupus and EDS so for me this is honestly the worst combination, I wake up every morning with severe dry mouth, horrible heart palpitations that make me feel like I'm waking up falling off a roller coaster. I struggle to wake up because of the pressure in my chest and the rapid jump of my heart and adrenaline upon waking up

if I dont wear my cpap I literally feel like I'm dyng and I was diagnosed with mild mild sleep apnea so I can't imagine it getting worse and I can't imagine living the rest of my life dreading waking for the rest of my life because of this horrible feeling and fatigue

Hi new here After waking up in the middle of the night last month with my heart going crazy ending up in the emergency room finding out that I have atrial fibrillation (paroxysmal) I was ordered a sleep study and it shows that I do have sleep apnea. It says it’s mild but my oxygen level drops to 74% at one point in the night my baseline is 98% and my ahi is 5.6 heart rate averages 52, the lowest 42 and the high was 133. So I’m wondering why it shot up to 133 bpm does this tend to happen when oxygen gets too low? Or does it cause atrial fibrillation? I’m beginning to believe that the sleep apnea has something to do with the atrial fibrillation. I have an appointment with my PCP tomorrow. Hopefully I can get a CPAP. I’ve also heard that a dentist can give you some type of mouthguard or some thing that helps sleep apnea? Any insight and any positive feedback would be greatly appreciated.

I kept knocking my ResMed air 10 off my nightstand so I got annoyed and made a mount for it. Thought some of you might find this interesting.

I posted it for sale on my ETSY, hopefully this helps some of you avoid breaking your CPAP.

https://deoxedsolutions.etsy.com/listing/1720175375

I’ve been dealing with chronic fatigue for a couple years now, and after tons of testing we found that I have mild sleep apnea (to my doctor’s surprise, being that I am a thin, healthy teenager lol). After getting a CPAP I used it for a few months, but not very consistently. However I’ve now used it for almost 5 months, and I’ve only missed one day. I’ve had zero change in symptoms, so my sleep doc doesn’t think that my apnea is contributing to my fatigue. If I’m not seeing any benefits even after this long, should I bother using it still? I will ask my doctor about this before I actually stop using it, but I was just curious if you guys had any experience with a situation like this.

Hi all,

So about two months ago I was told I had a vitamin D deficiency when I went into the doctor with the following symptoms:

Muscle weakness Fatigue Brain fog Confusion Etc.

Diabetes, thyroid issues, and autoimmune issues were ruled out with a blood test and I have been taking supplements in high dosage since then. The issue is I do not seem to be getting better, and the doctor suggested I may be having sleep apnea and after the next blood test if my vitamin levels are normal again, then we will do a sleep study.

The issue is I feel more ill than tired. I don't know how to describe it other than feeling episodes of dehydration like feeling, but it is really intense some days and mild other days or not at all. And no, water does not always seem to improve it. Does this sound like something you experienced at all? I feel like I may need an opinion of a different doctor

I’m having a lot of central apneas and they recently switched me from a CPAP machine to a Bi-PAP machine. I hate this new machine. How does anyone use that? Does anyone else here use one? I’m a slow breather in general and this machine is wanting me to breathe faster and the air is so much stronger than a CPAP machine, even at the same pressure. I start feeling out of breath and semi-hyperventilating. I’ve had my doctor adjust it twice and it still feels the same. I don’t know what to do. Any advice?

My doctor suspects I have sleep apnea even though I’ve done the at home test which came back negative. I normally never feel refreshed waking up in the mornings but several days a month I feel like utter garbage as if I haven’t slept for weeks level fatigue. Anyway I wanted to check with others to see if your fatigue is fine sometimes or overwhelming other times?

So I just got the results from my first sleep test. Got tested for both brain disturbances per hour and obstructed breathing per hour, and both were over 30, with the conclusion that I have severe sleep apnea. I had the opportunity to ask questions when I got my results but more questions are coming up.

For example, I slept on my back for the study but I normally sleep on my side. Did that falsely inflate my numbers?

I have to take another test to dial in the cpap machine - should I sleep on my back to match the last test or sleep on my side?

They said I was severe for both obstructions and brain activity tests, but I can only find info on the obstruction test. What was the other test they gave me, and does it signify another type of sleep apnea?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Especially when you're at an obligation, like a wedding and you're having a bad brain day because you had a super early flight and barely slept, and then slept terribly in the hotel.

I don't feel capable of interacting with people all day and evening. I'm tired, I have a headache, I have little to no energy, I'm grumpy, I can't think. But if I don't try to put on some sort of front, I'll be the antisocial cousin/family member. Which is fine, I'm already that in a way with family, but still.

I just wanted to rant a little because I knew this community would understand. It's just so hard to exist most days. Even with trying to make a CPAP work for me.

I've been experiencing middle insomnia for 8 months now and looking back, that was roughly around the time I started forcing myself to change my sleeping position. I was a stomach sleeper and realized it was likely causing my neck and back pain so I converted to back sleeping. I did notice the potential correlation before so I've tried sleeping on my side or stomach some nights to see if that had any effect. No dice. That seems to disprove the correlation, but I've heard of the possibility that insomnia advances after enough time. I'm thinking that my sleeping position might really be the root cause but the advanced insomnia is making me wake up even if I change sleeping positions. What I'm wondering is in cases where sleep apnea is caused by sleeping position, does correcting the position immediately show effects or is it possible for effects to be delayed?

I see all of these ads pop-up on social media about these neck support pillows that will supposedly lessen/cure sleep apnea. They look like the neck brace type that people wear on planes to support their head while sleeping. Sounds like a hoax with a bunch of pseudoscience.

I’ve heard of dental devices for mild cases, but never this.

Any experiences or feedback on these things?

Seem to be having a bottom lip issue and I want to rule out the tape irritating it. The problem is, I have no idea how to keep them sealed without lip tape. I use microporous tape easily found in the UK at supermarkets.

I have a chin strap and headband that goes round my mouth, but without the lip tape, gushes of air can get out.

Cheers, any help much appreciated

I went from having the nasal cradle, to the nasal pillows, to finally the f30i hybrid. My sleep study showed I was a nasal breather, but I think that was partially wrong. I believe I am both nasal and mouth. Anyways, the f30i is SO much more comfortable for me! Having the ability to breathe from either mouth or nose is a game changer. I went from having 1-3 hours a night of use and waking up all the time, to 6-7 hours with maybe 1 wake! Last night was my best night, 7 hours and no wakes. I was up at 7 am rested and ready to take on the world 💪🏼🤓

I paid to take home a sleep apnea testing kit from the pharmacy which involves sticking a device (Somfit) to your forehead. Problem is the device is too gigantic for my tiny forehead (threehead), that I can’t attach it- so I’m unable to do the test. The pharmacist mentioned that this testing device is new, so naturally I am here wondering if anyone else has shared a similar experience? Bracing for the embarrassment of needing to ask for a refund tomorrow due to my freesample sized forehead..

A couple of weeks ago I did my sleep study. My AHI is 26 and honestly I was relieved to hear it. I thought something might be terribly wrong with me because for the last few years it seemed like I just couldn't stay awake. Apparently I've probably had it my whole life and it's just catching up to me.

I got my machine on Monday. Even one night with my mask poorly adjusted was wonderful. It was subtle at first, but each night I've gotten the fit better and figured out how to sleep with it and even with only six hours of sleep I'm not taking every opportunity to nap.

It has made my lungs feel weird but I'm also adjusting to the auto climate control high humidity and that helps. SPRING FOR THE HEATED HOSE.

Anyway I'm so glad y'all shared your stories and convinced me to do a study. It's like going back a decade in how I feel. I'm very excited to see how much I can improve.

If you're on the fence, go for it. To paraphrase another user, worst case is an awkward, kind of bad night of sleep. Best case is feeling younger and healthier than you have in years. You WILL get used to the mask and if you share a bed your partner will thank you.

Hey, I’ve seen a lot of people share their experiences living with sleep apnea. I just wanted to ask y’all a few questions. I’m Male, 20’s, 5’10, 235lbs. My BMI does say I’m overweight but I would say I’m a pretty active guy. Currently I go to the gym at least 3-5 times a week. I have a pretty muscular build so I wouldn’t say all the weight is fat. I have been experiencing these symptoms for about 1 year and a half. I used to weigh around 270lbs and that’s when I remember it being the worst. I used to have some chest pain but never got that checked out. I always felt sleepy and would just sleep for hours. I would say I’d be sleeping for 10 hours at least back then. I decided to lose weight and get my life back together. But the symptoms of brain fog, sleepiness through out the whole day, lightheadedness, nausea, and a feeling that you are about to faint have all stuck around. It makes it so hard to focus on these more rigorous subjects. I feel like a failure because I don’t feel like my peers. I feel like I’m barely living life. I would say that my mental health has been struggling as well. I do have OCD and I would say that it’s not as bad as it used to be. I got my first sleep test using the watch pat home sleep test and they told me it came out negative for sleep apnea. They made me take a second test recently using the NOX T3 sleep test and I’m just waiting on the results. I also tested positive for Vitamin D deficiency. Ive been taking Vitamin D pills for about 3 weeks now. I’d say that I don’t really feel differently since when I started. I’m kinda nervous my sleep apnea test will come out negative again and I won’t have a solution to my problems. I just wonder if I’m exaggerating the symptoms and I’m just a kid complaining about normal life. I just wanna wake up and feel well rested for ONCE! If it’s not sleep apnea, do you guys have any suggestions?

Will mute nasal devices help me temporarily while I wait for a sleep study?

I was sent to the sleep clinic by my partner because of my snoring. I was diagnosed with severe OSA, with up to two breathing stops per minute. Thing is, I am fine. I am not exhausted, I don't wake up during the night, I just don't notice any symptoms. Anyone else like this?

Long story short, i’ve snored my whole life but it’s getting to the point where im experiencing a lot more sleep apnea symptoms (mostly fatigue and sleep sweats). I’m assuming it’s due to a recessed jaw (ENT and dentist have both commented on my lower jaw being disproportionately small for the rest of me head)

I’m hoping to see a sleep specialist soon and see if i meet criteria to get diagnosed, but based on a lot of what i’m seeing in the sub, they want you to try cpap first.

Has anyone had any success with other treatment? Work and personal issues would make cpap really inconvenient.

ETA - I’m female and have a BMI in a healthy range, so i don’t think that would be an issue. I always sleep on my side

Between regular CPAP usage, and my doctors tweaking some of my medications…I have gone from my:

“old normal” of sleeping 12-13 hours a night and still being tired all day and possibly napping for another hour or more…

To my “new normal” of sleeping 7-9 hours per night, and mostly being awake and alert all day.

But something I’m noticing…I am hungry more often. I don’t track calories because that messes with my brain. (eating disorder binge/restrict) But for example I had a healthy, high-protein breakfast at 6:00 am…then when I went grocery shopping at 8:30 am, I realized I was very hungry again, and didn’t want to grocery shop hungry (never a good idea!) so I stopped at McDonald’s for breakfast.

And then just now, I made dinner at 5:00 pm instead of my usual 6:30-7:00 ish. So I’m sure I’ll be hungry again after dinner. I now don’t go to bed until 9:00 or 10:00.

I have so many health problems related to my obesity. I AM starting outpatient treatment for my eating disorder soon, my evaluation is on Friday. But regardless of the binge eating and fast food problems…I am TRULY PHYSICALLY HUNGRY more hours of the day.

What can I do about this?

I do exercise 5-6 days per week for 30-60+ minutes each day. This morning I did water aerobics for an hour, and did a lot of walking all day.

Hi! I live in Alabama where there is no gap coverage for people who need Medicaid. I have no income so I can’t get health insurance from the marketplace. I have sleep apnea that makes me so fatigued I’m unable to work, hence my situation. I also can’t treat it because I have no money, so I’m stuck like this. I have tried nose strips they don’t really help. I sleep on my stomach and side and it doesn’t help either even if I stay like that all night. I don’t know what to do. I want to work again but I am so tired and fall asleep all the time I don’t know what to do. Any advice? My income is very limited because the only person working is my boyfriend and he only makes enough for us to barely get by.

I'm curious. Mine was 122 and from my understanding, an AHI above 100 is kinda rare. I also have mixed sleep apnea, and while the CPAP helps immensely with the obstructions, the CSA still causes many events. I had an AHI of 69 (nice) during my second night at the lab when they calibrated the CPAP.

EDIT: Will the AHI continue to decrease? What are your experiences? And is there anyone with CSA here? Did the CSA events eventually decrease as well with the treatment of the OSA?

About me: estimate units below

Male, 20-30 Height: 170-180cm Weight: 60-70kg

I dont snore, I am skinny but carry some belly fat, I dont have whistling sounds when breathing (one of the symptoms I've heard)

I often wake up feeling very very sluggish and my brain just feels so groggy and I also have brain fog constantly thru out the day. I have low energy and trouble focusing and poor concentration. I often feel tired but not sleepy. I dont feel fully awake it's like a part of my brain is switched off.

Now I'd like to ask you guys, would you say I should get tested for sleep apnea or could it be something else?

Went to the doctor a few months ago for sleep maintenance insomnia. Got diagnosed with mild sleep apnea (6 ahi). I’ve been on cpap for a month now, but my sleep duration remains around the same (5-6 hours). I still feel tired in the morning and throughout the day. My question is, for those who have used cpap long term, did your sleep duration increase, or did it remain the same?

Hi all I just got my CPAP a few days ago but my anxiety at night is not letting me keep my mask on any tips how to get over this ? I tried taking my anxiety med that I only need when my panic attacks seem to start but I did start to panic once I put the mask on . And I hate taking my as needed med cause after I wake up I feel like a got hit by a truck . My sleep apnea is moderate

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some success stories. Those who got pregnant after treating their sleep apnea and those who had it and had healthy babies. Thanks. I’m ok with anecdotal stories.

I have mild (almost moderate) OSA. I understand one has to try CPAP and be unsuccessful for a certain amount of time before insurance will cover the Inspire surgery. I am wondering if anyone here has had the Inspire surgery for Mild sleep apnea or if insurance only typically will cover it if it’s moderate or greater.