Has anyone tried nasal pillows?

I always had terrible problems with leaks when I used masks, probably because I'm a side sleeper.  Those things would migrate all over my face at night or else would be so tightly adjusted that they were too uncomfortable.  Horrible.

ResMed Swift FX for Her has been the answer for me.

I also seem to have fewer problems with rainout with the pillows for some reason.

I use the nasal pillows and I love them over the mask. I was given a size small and had to go to an extra small. I went through my cpap provider to arrange to have the pillows. A mask came with my machine but I only will use it in an absolute emergency. (if my nasal pillow is damaged). I also purchased the tubing cover for 25.00. My cat loved the tubing and I caught him just before he took a bite out of it. Yikes. I am hoping my tubing will last longer with the protective cover.

 they move when your sleeping and they leaked  i didnt really like them so i use a mask

This has been my experience, illykatrina. I don't like my nasal pillows at all and am contemplating requesting a more traditional mask. 

I received my dx of sleep apnea early in 2009.  Started out with a mask which I fought every night because I'm a side sleeper.  The next mask failed miserably as well.

Then I tried nasal pillows and have stuck with that ever since, though it did take some adjustment.  I use the ResMed Swift FX for Her nasal pillow set.  It's very comfortable and stays in place pretty well, either sitting over my very long hair or with my hair pulled through it as one would pull her hair through the back of a baseball cap.  My best pillow size ended up being the medium, FWIW.

Another thing to play around with is the length of the air tubing.  Since my machine is very close to my head when I sleep I can get away with about 28" of tubing and not that six-foot monster trying to wrap around me all night. 

I'm told to bring the CPAP to the hospital when I have my surgery.  Looking forward to the night when I have lost enough weight that I can kiss that thing goodbye forever, but for now at least I've found a comfortable fit which lets me sleep fairly restfully.

Hope this helps!

Thank you for that information. I will definately be asking for nasal pillows because I cannot stand a mask over my face. Good luck with your surgery.

I'm a side sleeper and have been very happy with the ResMed Swift FX for Her nasal pillows. I use the Small pillows, but let the technician fit you. Light and comfortable. I have a 6 ft hose and generally sleep with it loosely tucked under my arm so it moves with me when I turn to the other side. I use the ResMed9 machine with humidity and temp control.