Has anyone successfully used non-surgical alternatives to CPAP therapy (oral appliances, special pillows, etc) for treatment of mild-to-moderate sleep apnea, or been able to stop CPAP therapy after losing weight? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Jul 6, 2008 - 27 answers

I have severe sleep apnea (apnea/hypopnea index 66). I've tried various CPAPs (currently a REMstar Auto M Series with C-Flex) and masks (full-face, nasal pillow, currently a nasal mask). The problem is that for every combination of machine and mask, I wake up in an hour or two, generally having swallowed a lot of air, and stop using the CPAP for the night. The respiratory tech says that it's working when I use it - index as low as 6, which is well within the normal range - but I'm so uncomfortable when I wake up that it's very hard to put the mask back on. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by lukemeister on Jun 7, 2008 - 14 answers

Sleep apnea sufferers: Advice needed. Whats it like to have sleep apnea? What treatments have you been given? [more inside]
posted by the ghost of Ken Lay on Dec 16, 2007 - 18 answers

Do you have sleep apnea and use a CPAP machine, or do you know someone who does? Help a CPAP newbie who's having a rough ride by answering a few questions and/or giving advice. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Sep 27, 2006 - 24 answers

Unemployed and uninsured but suffering from sleep apnea. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by SilverTail on Jul 24, 2006 - 12 answers

Help me find a good sleep disorder clinic around SF (East Bay, hopefully). [more inside]
posted by Dunwitty on Jul 17, 2006 - 8 answers

Another question about sleep apnea - specifically about how to deal with the actual moment of waking up choking. [more inside]
posted by ORthey on May 30, 2006 - 15 answers

Sleep Apnea filter: Looking for advice on how to get fitted for one of those mouth guards that apparantly keeps your airway open. [more inside]
posted by spicynuts on Nov 30, 2005 - 16 answers

I was recently diagnosed with moderate sleep apnea. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Feb 17, 2005 - 18 answers

Sleep Apnea... some, ooh, let's say about 5% of the population has it. I'm starting to think I might, too: not feeling rested in the morning, snoring at night, breathing stops irregularly, etcetera. Anyone got personal experiences, stories, or advice to offer? I'm not running to the doctor yet... unless y'all scare me into it! [more inside]
posted by five fresh fish on Jun 20, 2004 - 33 answers