My Apnea Story

A collection of Apnea Stories
  • Dee's Story

    Even after my son was diagnosed with sleep apnea and my ex-husband and his wife also got machines, plus for years and years people made fun of my snoring (how loud it was), I STILL didn't think I might have it. When I finally figured it out, I didn't have insurance so that was many more years of…

    By Dee

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  • Apnea and Narcolepsy

    I have both Obstructive Sleep Apnea and mild narcolepsy. I use a CPAP (for many years) and take Provigil daily and I was still constantly exhausted. I have tried many different masks and they are all uncomfortable. My doctor has just prescribed Ambien for me and I am sleeping longer and have a bit…

    By Andie

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  • Corina's Story

    Before I start on my story, some medical background. I am diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, a form of Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety Disorder, Chronic Anemia, seasonal Allergies and Asthma. So asking for help from the clinic and suppliers has been a bit tough for me.After gradually…

    By Corina Lynn Becker

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  • terri's story

    I can't remember how long ago I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. I have had two sleep studies. I have tried using a CPAP without very much positive result. I'm not saying they don't work or can't help lots of people, I just havn't noticed that much difference personally. I have tried two machines…

    By terri

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  • My journey to C-Pap

    I've used C-Pap for since 1995. My "Journey" to getting C-Pap was a 5 year ordeal. It started with just being constantly tired. Then I had a depressive episode in the fall of 1991. It lasted until I couldn't get out of bed one day the next June. I had to go on andidepressants. That made me feel…

    By Jeffrey Donaldson

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