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My Sleeping Problems Solved!
Like my dad, I’ve had trouble falling asleep and staying asleep most of my adult life. The best solution was to physically exhaust myself with exercise during the day. Since I came down with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in February 1988, … Continue reading
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Tagged chronic fatigue syndrome, cpap machine, herbologist, lack of oxygen, robertson blvd, sleeping problems
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No More CFS?
I could be wrong. I could be humiliated any day now with a crushing relapse. I’ve had these experiences before where I thought my CFS was no more and then I just got crushed for weeks on end. Despite this, … Continue reading
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Tagged cpap machine, good sleep, harvard medical school, oxygen deprivation, sleep apnea, sleep hygiene
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I Love My CPAP Machine
More than anything, I think my CPAP machine has dramatically improved my life over the past three months. A doctor prescribed it to me to help with my sleep apnea (which I only discovered at the end of 2010). I’m … Continue reading
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I Just Bought My Very Own CPAP Machine
Here it is! It is for my sleep apnea. My overnight sleep study revealed my apnea is worst when I am about to fall asleep, which is why I keep waking up gasping for breath, adrenalin racing. Once I’m sleeping … Continue reading
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