The Month Ahead: Alternate Routes

By Lene Andersen, Health Guide Wednesday, August 01, 2012
I have a recurring dream. The context differs, but it is always the same theme. In these dreams, I am moving towards something (an exit, a room) and every time I get close, I am yanked back to the beginning, only to start over again. I call them my Sisyphus dreams, after the guy in Greek legend, who ...
V, Health Guide
8/ 1/12 5:40pm

I'm looking forward to several of these posts, Lene, especially the one about sleep apnea.  I am fighting that myself, and am ready for some tips.  So far, a mouth guard helps quite a bit.  Not realy ready for a sleep study and a cpap machine.  I am too busy playing w/my new ride! Wink

 

Peace,

V

Lene Andersen, Health Guide
8/ 1/12 7:01pm

I think there's a step between nothing and a cpap machine. My sister-in-law had a contraption for her face that didn't involve the machine aspect, but made her look a bit like an elephant (I've never seen it, this is her words). She said it was fairly easy to get used to and seemed helpful, as well

Brad, Health Guide
8/ 2/12 11:37pm

I am looking forward to them as well! Congrats on the scooter V! You will LOVE it! I use a CPAP, have for a few years, drop me a line if you have concerns or questions! 

V, Health Guide
8/ 3/12 9:16pm

Thanks, Brad. I might do that. After I get thru with the cardiologist. Sigh.  They did an EKG at my PCPs office this week and now they are sending me for an echocardiogram.  Never stops!  

 

Blessings,

V

Lene Andersen, Health Guide
8/13/12 11:58am

yikes, V! Problems?? Please let us know what happens.

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By Lene Andersen, Health Guide— Last Modified: 08/14/12, First Published: 08/01/12