Head gear

One of the reasons that I hate the CPAP is that I have yet to find headgear that I can tolerate. I have a Respironics machine. The gear that came with it would be great - if only it would stay on my head! When I had my 2nd sleep study, the tech gave me 2 other gizmos to try. One stays on my head real well - but hurts my face - no matter how many ways I try to adjust the fit. The other one stays on pretty well - and isn't as claustrophobic as the others - but its got the nasal pillows. When I use it, it blows up my nose too hard, and I wake up feeling like someone shot flames up my nose. What else is available? Has anyone seen the thing that has the thing that fits in your mouth over your teeth. There's nothing on your head(its a freakout) Its really expensive - Has anyone tried it? Jean

I haven't heard of a mouth guard/teeth..... I looked on the Respironics web site and I couldn't find anything similar. If you get a name of this, please post it... I currently use the pillows and I do OK if I use the gradual increase settings and keep the humidifier filled. Occasionally, I forget to check the water each night and I go dry during the night.... OUCH, I'm a crusty mess... Good luck with your search..... Mary C

Hi Mary, The gear with the mouth piece is called CPAP PRO. If you type it in the site should come up. Check it out - its a freak out! I can't imagine ordering the thing - What if I didn't like it? I will experiment some more. Maybe I just need to get a chin strap. Its such a sexy look at night! I call it a "go YON" look LOL Jean

I had trouble with the nasal pillows also but couldn't stand the face mask. So I re-tried one that has the pillows & they gave me a set of smaller pillows, just in case. Had trouble with the pillows - same as before & what you're having. Tried the smaller set. Works great! Hope this helps.

Hi Jean, if you want to use the nasal pillows maybe they need to turn down your setting on your machine so that it doesn't blow so hard...that can really hurt...I have heard about the the new head piece you are talking about but I don't know how to get it...you might call the company the makes your machine and see if they know anything about it. hope this helps...good luck, sherri