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What is it like living with sleep apnoea?

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Edited on 06/06/2016 at 15:31

I suffer from this have a cap machine. It's awful in winter cold air blowing up your nose won't use it then. I also have osteoarthritis in neck so it's very painful to wear anyway. Anybody got any suggestions thks

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14/05/2020 at 11:33

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I have a bipap machine bi level positive air pressure this is in the class of non invasive ventilator as my sats dropped to 24 percent when I was undiagnosed if I had not already been in hospital for a pulmonary embolism I wouldn’t be here my bipap has saved my life and I would tell anyone with sleep apnoea to keep at it. Maybe try padding the straps at the back if it’s hurting your neck but mine doesn’t really touch my neck only the back of my head

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14/05/2020 at 11:36

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@jessyoucan Go back to sleep clinic and get a different mask. I sleep 8 hours with mine no problems

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What is it like living with sleep apnoea? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/sleep-apnea/living-with-sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-958 2020-05-14 11:36:27

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29/06/2020 at 16:47

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@Daisydef @robjmckinney‍ Thank you both for the advice. I think he's going to talk to the sleep and see what other options are.

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Hello all,

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What is it like living with sleep apnoea? How does it affect you in the day-to-day? How to you handle it? Do you have any advice for someone who is newly diagnosed? Or how can the loved ones of someone with sleep apnoea best support them? Feel free to share here!
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07/07/2020 at 12:05

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@Courtney_J I used to have dreadful headaches waking up and a sore throat, probably from the snoring, and of course I was a wreck throughout the day. Always falling asleep if I wasn't staying busy. And of course my wife couldn't stand the snoring, she'd either spend the night whacking me from time to time to wake me up, or she'd go sleep in the spare bedroom. It was terrible on both of us. I think it takes a lot of patience for the partner of someone with sleep apnoea, and thank goodness my wife had it, she was mostly concerned for me and my health. Now i make sure to always wear my mask at night and it's better for both of us, I can breathe and sleep at night and so can my wife.

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@henrick My partner has the same thing when he doesn't wear his mask. He just changed for a new one so things are getting better, but he's almost always wakeup with a headache and in a terrible mood.

What is it like living with sleep apnoea? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/sleep-apnea/living-with-sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-958 2020-10-07 17:08:58

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Hello everyone!

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Have you had a chance to check out this ongoing discussion? It could be interesting to gain some insights from some of our new members.

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What is it like living with sleep apnoea? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/sleep-apnea/living-with-sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-958 2023-11-07 12:31:58

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Sometimes, adjusting your sleeping position can alleviate symptoms of sleep apnea. Your healthcare provider might recommend sleeping on your side or using special pillows or devices to keep your airway open.

What is it like living with sleep apnoea? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/sleep-apnea/living-with-sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-958 2024-02-07 16:46:26

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@emily.kennewell Hi there, thank you for the awesome tip! Have you noticed a difference in your sleep quality using these adjustments?

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