Comments on: Developments on the home front part 2 – wake up dude!

By: ravm

ravm — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:26:37 +0000

Wow, thanks for sharing that really personal story. Using a CPAP machine can be a real challenge. Best of luck to you.

By: BJ Keltz

BJ Keltz — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:50:09 +0000

Ahh, I am struggling with the mask for mine. Tonight will be my third night. I'm glad you're already seeing a benefit. I've heard from others that it can take as many as three weeks to notice a change.

The neurologist and family practitioner didn't freak about sleep apnea. The rheumologist and the heart guy both did. Weird.

By: Mark Dykeman

Mark Dykeman — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:53:18 +0000

I think you're right, Gaynellie.

By: gaynellie

gaynellie — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:53:42 +0000

I've used mine religiously for the past 2 and a half years. It's still a love/hate relationship!!

But it's better than living like a zombie.

By: Mark Dykeman

Mark Dykeman — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:06:38 +0000

The first three days were hellish, but it became much easier after that.

By: Mark Dykeman

Mark Dykeman — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:59:46 +0000

It's amazing what you can get used to.

By: Pamela Weir

Pamela Weir — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:47:47 +0000

I'm glad to hear that it's not as bad as we were all imagining. Still not fantastic, but I'm happy that you found a solution.

I can't imagine trying to get used to that mask.

Take care. Glad you're blogging again.

By: David Stillwagon

David Stillwagon — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:31:13 +0000

Good luck with the mask! I never got used to it.

By: Mark Dykeman

Mark Dykeman — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:53:38 +0000

Thanks for stopping by, Eric! To be fair, the apnea is not the sole reason for the drop in output, but it has been a factor. I thought it would be helpful for other people who were dealing with similar issues, perhaps this can point them in the direction of some helpful resources.

By: EricFriedman

EricFriedman — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:36:38 +0000

Thanks for sharing this. Its personal, but you are better off for being open and honest with your readers. I don't comment here often but read your stuff and noticed a decline in posting but its good to know the reason why is not that much of a threat. Hope it get easier!