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Members responded to a question about sleep apnea alongside REM disorder, with many sharing their own diagnoses and experiences using CPAP... Read more

Members responded to a question about sleep apnea alongside REM disorder, with many sharing their own diagnoses and experiences using CPAP machines, noting that it often takes six to eight weeks or more to adjust to wearing the mask. Several members described trying different mask styles, including nasal pillows and full face masks, with many finding that persistence paid off in reducing apnea episodes per hour. A recurring theme was the importance of getting tested, staying compliant with treatment, and communicating openly with doctors, highlighted by one member whose neurologist identified a medication as the cause of their sudden sleep episodes.