just remember - they won't let you bring the water as carry-on! Didja hear about the woman with the sippy cup incedent? You'll have to pack the water. Jean

I had the same symptoms. It started before I had the CPAP. It turned out to be sciatica. When I lay on my left side for too long it gets all numb and tingly. If it happens while I'm sleeping, I wake up with the exact type of pain you describe. Maybe you are staying in the same position fo too long, since you are sleeping more soundly? Definetly check it out with the doc! Jean

I've flown a few times, and bring the machine and humdifier as a carry on. The security checkers are familar with it as medical equipment, but they won't let you bring the distilled water aboard. I've just used bottled water, figuring it can't crust up my machine in one week! Have fun, Mary C

I'm ready to scheduule my repeat sleep study to stop the cpap. Way to go!!

Wow, this is so incredible to hear someone else describe this. I really thought I was crazy or becoming a hypochodriac. I have that same burning pain in my right upper thigh area. I have it about 3 or 4 nights a week. I have severe sleep apnea and have been using a c-flex type machine for a little over a year but didn't experience this symptom until about 6 to 8 months ago. I didn't relate it to the cpap, I thought it was just another symptom of my increasing weight. Because of that I have never asked my doctor about it. Kind of like all those other things like foot pain, ankle pain and my red, hot face that are too embarassing to mention because you know the treatment will be to lose weight. If anyone does find out what causes this I would love to know. I have to tell you though, as bad as it sounds, I feel better already just knowing I'm not the only one who has it. Thanks for helping me not feel so crazy!