tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18328828.post72922472236179415..comments2023-10-29T06:22:18.621-04:00Comments on Jennifer's World: Sleeping healthJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14294460711252380458noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18328828.post-53531933955379822082008-05-22T11:35:00.000-04:002008-05-22T11:35:00.000-04:00Hey neighbor! Welcome to the club. I too have to...Hey neighbor! Welcome to the club. I too have to use a c-pap machine at night. I went through the whole sleep study thing as well, and have now been using one for about two years.<BR/><BR/>I must admit to hating the <B>need</B> to use the machine with a burning passion. But I cannot deny that it makes a very large difference in the quality of my sleep.<BR/><BR/>The first few days that you get your c-pap at home will be fun too... REM rebound is a neat effect.<BR/><BR/>There's a lot of things they don't tell you about when you use your machine, but the biggest one I'll go ahead and give you my opinion on. There are a variety of different masks that you can use. You may want to check out several different types before settling on one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18328828.post-67406063378623515462008-05-22T09:24:00.000-04:002008-05-22T09:24:00.000-04:00I have heard that losing weight can reduce the nee...I have heard that losing weight can reduce the need for the c-pap but it is an interesting cycle isnt it? Cant sleep, tired all the time, is it depression? or are you just tired? its hard to concentrate on wellness when depressed or not getting enough sleep. I am hoping with the c-pap I will feel well so that I can promote my own wellness.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comments.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14294460711252380458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18328828.post-35582887457411284752008-05-22T07:38:00.000-04:002008-05-22T07:38:00.000-04:00You are very rare to be addressing this issue. One...You are very rare to be addressing this issue. <BR/><BR/>One of the leading factors that contributes to apnea is obesity and having a loss of good muscle tone in the neck.<BR/><BR/>I have read that for many patients, just losing a few pounds relieves the pressure on the airway while supine and thus eliminates the need to wear a c-pap.<BR/><BR/>Improving diet and exercise stops the apnea for some, but right now the medical community seems very enthusiastic about these c-paps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com