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Topic: Nasal pillows rubbing me raw, HELP!
I just got my CPAP about a month ago, and am using the Swift FX for her nasal pillow mask. My nostrils have seriously gotten raw and painful. I figured that I would get used to it eventually, but after a month, no dice.
Do the nose masks cause irritation/rawness?
Thanks,
Do the nose masks cause irritation/rawness?
Thanks,
Kristen
"Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation." - Walter Cronkite
"Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation." - Walter Cronkite
Topic: RE: Coming off the CPAP for good
I went off mine at 8 months out. Switched to a Somnoguard dental appliance and am doing very well with it. I went from a pressure setting of 12 to a 7, then on to the mouth guard. CPAP's are wonderful things but aren't comfortable for everyone and I just didn't like it.
Topic: RE: C-Pap use in the hospital?
I was instructed to bring mine but they didn't pay much attention to it. I wore it anyway to tune out the idiots who worked in that hospital. (Great surgeon, horrible hospital)
Topic: RE: Does anyone use a mouth gaurd instead of C-Pap?
Yes, after losing 75% of my weight, my apnea improved to the point of being borderline. Since I didn't do well with the CPAP, I went with the Somnoguard Dental appliance and love it. I was wearing a nightguard anyway for bruxism so this was an easy transition. Much more pleasant than a CPAP!
Oh, and when we determine I no longer have apnea, I'll wear it anyway for the grinding. It's very comfortable.
Oh, and when we determine I no longer have apnea, I'll wear it anyway for the grinding. It's very comfortable.
Topic: RE: C-Pap use in the hospital?
lol... this was one of the machines that slowly ramped up over 20-30 minutes to give you time to go to sleep, and it did ease up on exhalation...... But I just can't handle ANY resistance to my exhaling - at all. I freak out.
Fortunately my apnea was so mild that after the meds didn't keep me from destroying the mask my pulmonologist told me to just not worry about it and he would schedule another study further down the road to see if the apnea had worsened. I believe it is better now, but I will probably still follow up with him.
Fortunately my apnea was so mild that after the meds didn't keep me from destroying the mask my pulmonologist told me to just not worry about it and he would schedule another study further down the road to see if the apnea had worsened. I believe it is better now, but I will probably still follow up with him.
Topic: RE: C-Pap use in the hospital?
What a bunch of idiots. Don't they know those machines can be programmed to back off and how much to back off when you exhale???
I'm sorry that happened to you.
And congrats on not needing it anymore! I hope that sleep study concors.
I'm sorry that happened to you.
And congrats on not needing it anymore! I hope that sleep study concors.
Topic: RE: C-Pap use in the hospital?
The mask was one that covers the nose. The main problem I had though was the air being pushed into me... the resistance to my exhaling sent me over the edge. The doc gave me anti-anxiety AND sleeping pills. I could fall asleep with the mask on and then wake up with it in pieces all over my room or it would be moved up to my forehead lol.
Fortunately my apnea is apparently gone at 6wks post op... I sleep soundly through the night and don't feel tired or the need for a nap throughout the day (unless it is a crazy busy day, then I am always up for a nap!). Since I don't use my CPAP I don' t know if they will actually do another sleep study or not *shrug*
Fortunately my apnea is apparently gone at 6wks post op... I sleep soundly through the night and don't feel tired or the need for a nap throughout the day (unless it is a crazy busy day, then I am always up for a nap!). Since I don't use my CPAP I don' t know if they will actually do another sleep study or not *shrug*
Topic: RE: C-Pap use in the hospital?
Just curious, what kind of mask were you using? If it's one of those that totally covers the nose, I totally get where you're coming from. I have claustrophobia issues, too.
I've had lots better luck with the unit that uses just a nose cushion and two little things that push air up your nose. With that, you don't feel like there's something IN your face all the time.
I've had lots better luck with the unit that uses just a nose cushion and two little things that push air up your nose. With that, you don't feel like there's something IN your face all the time.
Topic: RE: Coming off the CPAP for good
Deena, I'm glad to hear you got off of yours. I'm just 10 days post-op, and looking forward to stopping it. How do you know when you're ready? I was thinking of going without and just ask my husband if I'm snoring. I hate to go through another sleep study to see if I don't need it. I didn't mind it at first, but it is getting annoying, and I am having trouble sleeping anyway.
Polly 
Topic: RE: C-Pap use in the hospital?
I ended up asking my surgeon's nurse if I was required to take it since I never use it and she said no. Thank goodness!
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