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Can’t bear that CPAP mask - try a didgeridoo!
The articles that pop up when you’re not really looking. How about a didgeridoo to help with sleep apnoea? I wonder if other wind instruments might help. It’s an old one… https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1360393/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
The articles that pop up when you’re not really looking. How about a didgeridoo to help with sleep apnoea? I wonder if other wind instruments might help. It’s an old one… https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1360393/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Gumbie_Cat
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 year ago
Salt Therapy using a CPAP machine
I have been reading of the benefits of Salt Therapy using a
CPAP
machine. Essentially, a little salt is added to the water reservoir and breath in the mineralised air at night. Its supposed to reduce inflammation within the lungs. Has anyone tried this?
I have been reading of the benefits of Salt Therapy using a
CPAP
machine. Essentially, a little salt is added to the water reservoir and breath in the mineralised air at night. Its supposed to reduce inflammation within the lungs. Has anyone tried this?
Curryandchips
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
1 year ago
pregablin low oxygen when sleeping
I started 25mg pregabalin and I woke up with low oxygen high blood pressure 180/110 and my heart was racing I don’t wear a
cpap
mask as I can’t tolerate it can the pregabalin cause respiratory problems
I started 25mg pregabalin and I woke up with low oxygen high blood pressure 180/110 and my heart was racing I don’t wear a
cpap
mask as I can’t tolerate it can the pregabalin cause respiratory problems
ninja1
in
Anxiety Support
1 year ago
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Breathing - Breathlessness
Just been seen in Thoracic and Respiratory, whilst my SpO2 is averaging 93%, and having sleep tests, they say I am borderline OSA, but do not think I should go on a
CPAP
, as more heart related, but will review in 6 months time. Do you suffer breathlessness, how do you cope.
Just been seen in Thoracic and Respiratory, whilst my SpO2 is averaging 93%, and having sleep tests, they say I am borderline OSA, but do not think I should go on a
CPAP
, as more heart related, but will review in 6 months time. Do you suffer breathlessness, how do you cope.
BHFK967
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 year ago
Does chronic pain ever go away for elderly?
To him, seeing multiple docs a nuisance, therefore delaying treatment speed (we still need to start
CPAP
therapy for his sleep apnea, see the cardiologist, and professional PT/strengthen regimen (we're doing exercises at home and he does them by himself too, but when I'm go back home to check in on him
To him, seeing multiple docs a nuisance, therefore delaying treatment speed (we still need to start
CPAP
therapy for his sleep apnea, see the cardiologist, and professional PT/strengthen regimen (we're doing exercises at home and he does them by himself too, but when I'm go back home to check in on him
daughter-Advocate
in
Pain Concern
11 months ago
Aerophagia with cpap
I have a history of swallowing air while using
Cpap
/Bipap machines. I had to stop for some years because the gas pains would wake me whiling sleeping. Around that time I developed an umbilical hernia and feel the aerophagia was at least partly to blame.
I have a history of swallowing air while using
Cpap
/Bipap machines. I had to stop for some years because the gas pains would wake me whiling sleeping. Around that time I developed an umbilical hernia and feel the aerophagia was at least partly to blame.
nmack
in
Sleep Matters
1 year ago
Home monitoring for RLS?
I am able to monitor my apnoea events per hour using my
CPAP
data card and the OSCAR software but my research has turned up nothing similar for RLS. Does anyone know of any way of monitoring RLS at home?
I am able to monitor my apnoea events per hour using my
CPAP
data card and the OSCAR software but my research has turned up nothing similar for RLS. Does anyone know of any way of monitoring RLS at home?
ANdamemy
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
1 year ago
Provigil (Modafinil) for fatigue 'n stuff
I even didnt use my
CPAP
, didnt think I needed it and wifey said I didnt snore. Today I just took half a dose and so far it seems to be enough. Just wanted to share my report with you all in case you have fatigue issues and need some ideas.
I even didnt use my
CPAP
, didnt think I needed it and wifey said I didnt snore. Today I just took half a dose and so far it seems to be enough. Just wanted to share my report with you all in case you have fatigue issues and need some ideas.
bassofspades
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
20 hours of non-injecting
Most recently
CPAP
devices. Sleep hygiene was designed by and for office dwellers. I followed that methodology for three years from 1966 to 1968 until I rejected it.
Most recently
CPAP
devices. Sleep hygiene was designed by and for office dwellers. I followed that methodology for three years from 1966 to 1968 until I rejected it.
WIZARD6787
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
9 months ago
Shortness of breadth
I also have sleep apnea and use a
cpap
. Recently I have been getting up in the middle of the night once or twice to urinate and I am experiencing shortness of breadth. After I urinate it goes away. What could be causing this shortness of breadth?
I also have sleep apnea and use a
cpap
. Recently I have been getting up in the middle of the night once or twice to urinate and I am experiencing shortness of breadth. After I urinate it goes away. What could be causing this shortness of breadth?
tk5518
in
AF Association
1 year ago
New to CPAP/Airsense Sleep Apnea machines - how did you choose the model you have?
Hi all, new to this community. My dad's sleep test came back with severe Sleep Apnea results. We're told by the Neurologist to go on Resmed.com and a few other sites to see which model we want to rent (covered by Medicare). Currently considering the Airsense 11, but would love to some guidance and first
Hi all, new to this community. My dad's sleep test came back with severe Sleep Apnea results. We're told by the Neurologist to go on Resmed.com and a few other sites to see which model we want to rent (covered by Medicare). Currently considering the Airsense 11, but would love to some guidance and first
daughter-Advocate
in
Sleep Matters
1 year ago
APNEA v RLS - something else
I have recently been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea & have been given a
CPAP
machine to use but it seems the drugs I take for RLS (Oxycodone & Gabapentin) are conflicting with the efficacy of the
CPAP
kit and not bring down my incidence of AHI during the night.
I have recently been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea & have been given a
CPAP
machine to use but it seems the drugs I take for RLS (Oxycodone & Gabapentin) are conflicting with the efficacy of the
CPAP
kit and not bring down my incidence of AHI during the night.
joepublic
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
1 year ago
does anyone have a CPAP ?
If you have a
CPAP
, how long did it take to get it? Do you like it? Has it changed how you feel? What are the drawbacks and/or benefits from it?
If you have a
CPAP
, how long did it take to get it? Do you like it? Has it changed how you feel? What are the drawbacks and/or benefits from it?
mom483
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
1 year ago
struggling with CPAP
After 8 months still struggling with the
CPAP
. Switched to nasal mask but still waken with cough and congestion after about an hour. Humidity does help. Tried saline spray and cortisone nasal spray. Next visit is with ENT. Sleep doctor thinks I am non-compliant. I want the
CPAP
to work!
After 8 months still struggling with the
CPAP
. Switched to nasal mask but still waken with cough and congestion after about an hour. Humidity does help. Tried saline spray and cortisone nasal spray. Next visit is with ENT. Sleep doctor thinks I am non-compliant. I want the
CPAP
to work!
Haresear55
in
Sleep Matters
1 year ago
Help with histamine/levothyroxine query
CPAP
machine given post Thyroidectomy due to impact of very large goitre). I currently have more swelling in mouth and lips, feel very tired, dizzy and drunk. Thus indicating to me an allergic response to ingestion (as opposed to hay fever etc). Has anyone else experienced this?
CPAP
machine given post Thyroidectomy due to impact of very large goitre). I currently have more swelling in mouth and lips, feel very tired, dizzy and drunk. Thus indicating to me an allergic response to ingestion (as opposed to hay fever etc). Has anyone else experienced this?
CernCrystal
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
TSH up after Synthroid increase
The only other thing I changed was starting a
CPAP
trial, which by all accounts has helped immensely with sleep and could be contributing to the lowered BP, even this quickly....anyways, appreciate any thoughts as not sure where to go with it all next.
The only other thing I changed was starting a
CPAP
trial, which by all accounts has helped immensely with sleep and could be contributing to the lowered BP, even this quickly....anyways, appreciate any thoughts as not sure where to go with it all next.
ttreefrog
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
PERIODIC LIMB MOVEMENT DISORDER
A
CPAP
machine did not work for me at all. I am now using a device, which is fairly new (and the insurance company is not paying for it!) which is called exciteOSA. I use it every morning for 20 minutes. I am not sure whether it is making any difference in my sleep.
A
CPAP
machine did not work for me at all. I am now using a device, which is fairly new (and the insurance company is not paying for it!) which is called exciteOSA. I use it every morning for 20 minutes. I am not sure whether it is making any difference in my sleep.
Maximus01
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
1 year ago
First night with Cpap
Last night was my first one with
cpap
, I did ok but struggling with dry mouth. I had to get one that covers all of nose and mouth. Just wondered if any had any suggetions to help with dry mouth? Thanks
Last night was my first one with
cpap
, I did ok but struggling with dry mouth. I had to get one that covers all of nose and mouth. Just wondered if any had any suggetions to help with dry mouth? Thanks
Opie__
in
Sleep Matters
1 year ago
Jaw and Shoulder Pain
I am on a
CPAP
and have met with a slept tech 3 times and nothing really stands out there, but I am going to try a different mask to see if I rest better. My GP, who is working with me, wonders if something else is going on.
I am on a
CPAP
and have met with a slept tech 3 times and nothing really stands out there, but I am going to try a different mask to see if I rest better. My GP, who is working with me, wonders if something else is going on.
HeartWoman
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Bedwetting: The Shame of Wearing Diapers at Bedtime
I think diapers should be viewed no differently than other medical equipment such as wheelchairs, eyeglasses, hearing aids, breathing machines, portable oxygen,
CPAP
machines, insulin pumps, and other items.
I think diapers should be viewed no differently than other medical equipment such as wheelchairs, eyeglasses, hearing aids, breathing machines, portable oxygen,
CPAP
machines, insulin pumps, and other items.
ClassicalMusic68
in
The Simon Foundation for Continence
8 months ago
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