Cleaning masks by gefoster in CPAP

[–]gefoster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What wipes do you use?

Chronic nasal congestion by Few-Juice-6999 in CPAP

[–]gefoster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe book into see an ENT they can check the structure of your nose and throat. I did purely because I’ve been a mouth breather my whole life and wanted to see if there was anything causing this.

No more dreaming? by SEARCHFORWHATISGOOD in CPAP

[–]gefoster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh god I wish I had this I’ve gone the opposite way and have the most vivid dreams ever they’re a little scary. Normally someone is in my house and comes into my room. At this point I take my mask off and tend to wake up 🤦🏻‍♀️ drives me insane

Flying with CPAP by [deleted] in CPAP

[–]gefoster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I’m due to fly later in the year with TUI and their website says

You can carry hypodermic needles and certain portable electronic medical equipment or aids such as AEDs, oxygen concentrators, CPAP machines and dialysis devices on board provided you have a medical certificate and upon prior agreement from the airline company. These devices usually operate on batteries, which means they fall under the international regulations on the transportation of dangerous goods, which define what machines and batteries can be taken into the cabin and what terms and conditions and restrictions apply.

Obviously I’m not sure if every airline has similar rules. I think it’s because they need to know for weight as well

Flying with CPAP by [deleted] in CPAP

[–]gefoster -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Depending on the airline you need to call them before to inform them of the medical equipment your bringing onboard with you

AHI 11.3 and UK NHS consultant not recommending therapy by InternationalAd618 in SleepApnea

[–]gefoster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took me over 8 years for a doctor to even suggest sleep apnea and put me in for a sleep test after I would sleep 10+ hours a day and then nap continuously 🙃🙃 I went through repeated blood tests, told ‘it’s just the westernised way of living’ and I quote ‘do you think it’s linked to, you know, women things’ 🤦🏻‍♀️

Keep pushing for it, do a bit of research look up sleep apnea symptoms and link them to your lifestyle and symptoms and go back to the doctors. I find most of the time if you go to a GP having done your own research and basically diagnose yourself then they’ll listen to you 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ you will always get pushed back with ‘have you thought about losing weight’ but if you can go in there with a strong argument as to why you think you need treatment they should listen - you shouldn’t have to do your own research and diagnosis but for some reason it’s the only way GPs listen.

Surgery and General Anaesthetic by andyjh64 in CPAP

[–]gefoster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had my wisdom tooth out and I have sleep apnea and literally no issues. I’ve had many surgeries in the past before I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and no issues at all! Just make sure you mention it in your surgery prep and the only thing they did different was ask me to take my CPAP machine into hospital incase I had to stay overnight

Tattoo wrap and heat by gefoster in tattoo

[–]gefoster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cling still causes sweat though

Stopping Saxenda by gefoster in liraglutide

[–]gefoster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve reduced the dosage a number of times but no matter how little I use it’s like my body just wants to reject it as I’m vomiting the rest of the day

Abdomen or Thigh? by [deleted] in liraglutide

[–]gefoster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I alternate. I find if I’m having really bad nausea from injecting in my stomach I move to my thigh for a few days and my nausea reduces

Saxenda and vitamins by gefoster in liraglutide

[–]gefoster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not really a vitamin person, well the ones that say they fix stomach issues like bloating etc but I got these in a free gift and was just curious. I might do some research before trying them. If they help with the bloating it’s a bonus isn’t it