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Patients Stepping Up to Help Uneducated Masses There is so much ignorance of sleep apnea. We here at this forum are the lucky few who actually know a little bit more than the average Joe… Started by MikeLatest Reply
How To Properly Fit a Mask. From a Techs Point of View. First get your bed comfortable. Gather all of your creature comforts and make your nest. this reduces unwanted trips out of bed after the y… Started by Rock HinkleLatest Reply

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Win a ResMed Swift FX Nasal Pillow Mask

Sign up to www.SleepSearch.com and write a review of any one of your doctors or medical equipment suppliers and your name will be entered i…

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Patients Stepping Up to Help Uneducated Masses

There is so much ignorance of sleep apnea. We here at this forum are the lucky few who actually know a little bit more than the average Joe…

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How To Properly Fit a Mask. From a Techs Point of View.

First get your bed comfortable. Gather all of your creature comforts and make your nest. this reduces unwanted trips out of bed after the y…

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Update on I tried...I can't, I won't Suggestion to call doctor and inform about problems resulted in the doctor submitting a new script to the medical supplier for a full mask… Started by Smitty	3	21 minutes ago Reply by Smitty
Did Dr Oz and Dr Breus miss the diagnosis of sleep apnea in a woman with insomnia on national television? Yes, I suspect they did. I believe that that the woman has OSA and the diagnosis was missed. She should have a repeat study in another slee… Started by Mack D Jones, MD, SAAN	7	58 minutes ago Reply by Mack D Jones, MD, SAAN
memory loss- recovery with cpap use? Can some one tell me about wether they have experienced memery decline due to sleep apnea? Have noticed improvement after starting cpap/ap… Started by mike williams	21	1 hour ago Reply by Holly Glaser
Sleep meds. Ambien and Sonata My apnea is under control with the use of Bipap. Now my sleep cycle is off and I am now taken Ambien(sleep meds) for eight months. Realizin… Started by Bob	11	2 hours ago Reply by Jackie S.
dx. OSA/ ENT workup I didn't get any replies to my first question, so I thought I would simplify things. How many folks also had an ENT work up as part of thei… Started by Mary Z	10	3 hours ago Reply by Rock Hinkle
Ages of Sleep Apnea Patients on this Site Curious how old we are as a group . . . if you're comfortable responding, please do. I'm 36 and have Sleep Apnea. Started by Mike	101	5 hours ago Reply by mountainman
Sexy ResMed S9 Promo Page ResMed has a sexy little promo page for its new S9 machine. Check it out: http://www.s9morecomfort.com/s9morecomfort/2602_en/index.html Started by Mike	9	6 hours ago Reply by Judy
Asians have a 24% Incidence of OSA? I just saw Dr. Mack Jones comment that Asians have a 24% incidence of OSA. How well publicized/ known is that in the Asian community? Started by Mike	3	6 hours ago Reply by Mike
Win a ResMed Swift FX Nasal Pillow Mask Sign up to www.SleepSearch.com and write a review of any one of your doctors or medical equipment suppliers and your name will be entered i… Started by The SleepGuide Crew	4	6 hours ago Reply by Judy
UPDATE ON SLEEP APNEA & TRUCKING CONFERENCE CO-SPONSORED BY ATA & FMCSA For Immediate ReleaseContact:Edward Grandi202-293-3650 or egrandi@sleepapnea.org UPDATE ON SLEEP APNEA & TRUCKING CONFERENCE CO-SPONSOR… Started by Judy	2	9 hours ago Reply by Rock Hinkle

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susan mccord replied to Smitty's discussion 'Belly Fat Fighter by Jorge Cruise' in the group Losing Pounds Sensibly & Sleep Apnea Support

Way to go, Smitty!! Nothing much feels better than losing weight the right way. And you and I both know that's the only way it'll stay off. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your success with us! Susan McCord :-)

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Smitty replied to Smitty's discussion 'Update on I tried...I can't, I won't'

It was my thought that the humidifier isn't working properly. I'll bring it in to the medical supplier tomorrow and ask her. I also want a larger mask. I already have looked in the mirror to see if I can get the mask up off the bridge of my nose by…

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Smitty added a discussion to the group Losing Pounds Sensibly & Sleep Apnea Support

Belly Fat Fighter by Jorge Cruise

I bought the Belly Fat Fighter Diet plan and support (menus, etc) from Jorge Cruise and lost about 7.5 pounds the first week! I feel more energy now and less hungry. My belly fat has been reduced by 2 inches already! It just feels amazing. I alw…

24 minutes ago

sleepycarol replied to Smitty's discussion 'Update on I tried...I can't, I won't'

Have your tried one of the rinses for extremely dry mouths? Do you have problems during the day with dry mouth? Is your humidifer working properly? Reason I ask is that if you used almost a full tank of water in 2 hours and refilled it only to not…

37 minutes ago

mountainman replied to Smitty's discussion 'Update on I tried...I can't, I won't'

hi smitty --- my first try using a mask was ok but i wondered why they were'nt monitoring my progress. this was my family doctor and i now know that ya need to see someone who does only sleep disorders in order to make sure your getting the right tr…

38 minutes ago

Mack D Jones, MD, SAAN replied to Mack D Jones, MD, SAAN's discussion 'Did Dr Oz and Dr Breus miss the diagnosis of sleep apnea in a woman with insomnia on national television?'

To my knowledge, there have been no long term sleep studies on large numbers of people to determine the normal function of the upper airway. For all we know, the "normal" population may very well have hypopneas and apneas from time to time depending…

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Smitty added a discussion

Update on I tried...I can't, I won't

Suggestion to call doctor and inform about problems resulted in the doctor submitting a new script to the medical supplier for a full mask. Picked up new mask at supplier. I asked if the doctor changed anything on the number and she said no. I as…

1 hour ago

Holly Glaser replied to mike williams's discussion 'memory loss- recovery with cpap use?'

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2491498/ check out the pictures of brains! seems like the anwers are- 1. yes, osa messes up your brain. 2. you get better with cpap. Cheers, Holly

1 hour ago

Smitty Trying again...cont'd from I can't, I won't.

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Dr. Jonathan Greenburg added a blog post

What are the causes of Snoring and Sleep Apnea?

Dr. Jonathan Greenburg is one of the leading experts in the field of snoring and Sleep Apnea. He is presenting a series of articles to help you better understand the causes, effects, and proper successful treatment of snoring and Sleep Apnea. Cause…

2 hours ago

Jackie S. replied to Bob's discussion 'Sleep meds. Ambien and Sonata'

Your welcome good luck. therapy helps with a lot of things.

2 hours ago

Rock Hinkle replied to Mary Z's discussion 'dx. OSA/ ENT workup'

He is in there.

3 hours ago

Judy replied to Mary Z's discussion 'dx. OSA/ ENT workup'

Of course. Brilliant minds think alike. *smug grin*

4 hours ago

Judy replied to Bob's discussion 'Sleep meds. Ambien and Sonata'

Ambien worked well for me. I had the 4 hour sleep w/it too. Never did try the Ambien CR. I just added one Tylenol tablet (NOT Tylenol PM) and that got me 5-6 hours of sleep and after a week of the Ambien I just toughed it out for several nights w/j…

4 hours ago

Rock Hinkle replied to Mary Z's discussion 'dx. OSA/ ENT workup'

I was just thinking the same thing Judy

4 hours ago

Judy replied to Mary Z's discussion 'dx. OSA/ ENT workup'

And I sure hope that you have listed and reviewed your Dr Spawn at sleepsearch, Rock Hinkle!

4 hours ago

Rock Hinkle replied to Mary Z's discussion 'dx. OSA/ ENT workup'

We have Dr. Thomas Spawn in Indy. His family has produced a long line of excellent ENTs. 4 generations of my family have been treated by a Dr. Spawn.

5 hours ago

Bob replied to Bob's discussion 'Sleep meds. Ambien and Sonata'

Thanks for all the information.. It has been 3 weeks discontinuing Ammbien. Doctor has now prescribed a antidepressant (Doxeprin) and Rozerem (Meletonin) My intention is this will work. Therapy also works. Bob

5 hours ago

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