I did for the first week (this was pre-op) but I stopped by taking a melatonin sublingual to knock me out. Now I have a similar problem (post op 1week) but for a different reason. The mask seems to force too much air into me, which is making my poor itty bitty stomach REALLY hurt!! The most I can keep it on is 2 hours! Anyone else have this issue?

I was diagnosed after losing 165 pounds. I quit the CPAP because it kept waking me up at night. I was sent to an Orthodontist for a dental device. It was working out good but started to aggravate my TMJ. It never ends.

Do you have a sleep doc? Talk to him/her about it. When I went in for my sleep study review, he increased mine to start at 11 and it automatically raises as needed. I honestly don't pay attention any longer to my number.

I have done the same thing and I've been told that it's because I'm a mouth breather (that seems to be the reason they use for all my problems). So, I now have a full face mask I've been trying for the last 2 days. It's tough getting used to and I get dry with it too. I can hardly wait until I've lost enough weight to get rid of this problem. I'm afraid I'm not much help to you. You probably should talk to your CPAP company. Donna

Does anyone take the mask off in their sleep --- or did you .. and how did you stop - does anyone have any suggestions on what i should do .. to help keep this on .. I wear the mask for about 2 hours and rip it off in my sleep - I don't even know I'm doing it .. then I wake up in the morning not getting the full affect .. Needing some help ....