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Topic: Can't breathe in the CPAP Mask
My nose gets all stuffed up, and after a while breathing from my mouth becomes very uncomfortable. Any suggestions?
Topic: White noise machine?
For those of you who can't fall asleep at night you guys ever try one of these www.marpacsleepmate.net
I think it should help, anyone try it before? thanks
I think it should help, anyone try it before? thanks
Topic: CPAP for sale
got a cpap, only use it 2 times, for short periods of time... check it out
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Let me know if ur interested...
Anna
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Topic: RE: How did you know when you no longer needed your CPAP?
I'd have to agree with UODuck98, if you've been aiming to lose weight and have done so successfully, that's a good time to consider if you need the CPAP still.
My DH's issues were clearly weight related as he's been sleeping some nights without help from the CPAP. The odd and frustrating bit is that he's now messing with my sleep as I have a hard time adjusting to the lack of noise/extra noise from the exhaust vents on his mask. I've got a sound generator (marpac sleepmate 980a)on order now that should help. (I hope!)
I know he's a stubborn fart who hates his CPAP and I supported him trying to work himself away from it, but Mishelle makes a good point about being cautious.. I'll have to have a word with my man when he gets home tonight. :)
My DH's issues were clearly weight related as he's been sleeping some nights without help from the CPAP. The odd and frustrating bit is that he's now messing with my sleep as I have a hard time adjusting to the lack of noise/extra noise from the exhaust vents on his mask. I've got a sound generator (marpac sleepmate 980a)on order now that should help. (I hope!)
I know he's a stubborn fart who hates his CPAP and I supported him trying to work himself away from it, but Mishelle makes a good point about being cautious.. I'll have to have a word with my man when he gets home tonight. :)
Topic: RE: How did you know when you no longer needed your CPAP?
Snoring is not an indicator for sleep apnea.
Instead of waiting or spending the money on an expensive sleep study overnight test I will tell you what works. Contact your DME provider, or your doctor, you will need a script.I found it easier to contact the DME provider and have them get the script for a week auto pap trial. Then they can download the data and see what pressure your averaging. If you no longer need a machine, then your pressure will be 5 or under. Since sleep apnea is a deadly thing, its best to play it safe. PLUS if your not sleeping properly your metabolism will tank, and if like me, its already tanked from being overweight for years. I figure why make it worse.
Hope that helps.
Instead of waiting or spending the money on an expensive sleep study overnight test I will tell you what works. Contact your DME provider, or your doctor, you will need a script.I found it easier to contact the DME provider and have them get the script for a week auto pap trial. Then they can download the data and see what pressure your averaging. If you no longer need a machine, then your pressure will be 5 or under. Since sleep apnea is a deadly thing, its best to play it safe. PLUS if your not sleeping properly your metabolism will tank, and if like me, its already tanked from being overweight for years. I figure why make it worse.
Hope that helps.
Topic: RE: really hate my CPAP
Try the nasel pillows instead of the face mask. works so much better for me.
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Topic: RE: How did you know when you no longer needed your CPAP?
I'm giving myself 50lbs before trying to sleep without the mask as it seems it was just after that when I gained the weight that I started having sleep problems. My nutritionist said it was a good idea to wait, and then to get rechecked.
A lot depends on which type of Sleep Apnea you have (is it only obstructed airway? or central sleep apena?) and how your throat, mouth is formed. I happen to have a smaller jaw with less room and that coupled with being over weight caused my obstructed airway sleep apnea.
If your wife says you no longer snore, and you're feeling fine in the morning and have no other side effects you may as well be retested to be 100% positive you don't need it anymore.
Here's to hoping you're sleep apnea free!!
A lot depends on which type of Sleep Apnea you have (is it only obstructed airway? or central sleep apena?) and how your throat, mouth is formed. I happen to have a smaller jaw with less room and that coupled with being over weight caused my obstructed airway sleep apnea.
If your wife says you no longer snore, and you're feeling fine in the morning and have no other side effects you may as well be retested to be 100% positive you don't need it anymore.
Here's to hoping you're sleep apnea free!!
Top Weight: 264 // Information stage: 254 // Day of surgery: 238 // Two weeks post-op: 232 // first checkup 229.9 // current 205.5
Topic: RE: Recommended Mask...
I ended up getting a full face style mask and it has made a world of difference for me. Before my nose would stuff up, couldn't breathe and off it came. Now this covers both nose and mouth and it works better and I keep it on better. I had a consult with my pulmonary doctor to get this done prior to surgery. However due to protocol for insurance it didn't actually happen until I was in the hospital after my surgery. Figures!!
Topic: RE: Dry mouth
Could be something as simple as maybe too much pressure now that you've lost weight? You should see if your doctor or equipment people can let you try an auto machine; might save you some money over a titration.
Or maybe, in my case for instance, I have to wear a chin strap to keep my mouth closed because of sinuses. I use this one and it works pretty good; I wish they would make one that is part of the headgear though. That would be cool those if it was the pressure and you could have it turned down.
shop.talkaboutsleep.com/cpap-chin-straps/respironice-chin-st rap-premium
Or maybe, in my case for instance, I have to wear a chin strap to keep my mouth closed because of sinuses. I use this one and it works pretty good; I wish they would make one that is part of the headgear though. That would be cool those if it was the pressure and you could have it turned down.
shop.talkaboutsleep.com/cpap-chin-straps/respironice-chin-st rap-premium
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on 7/21/10 3:59 pm
on 7/21/10 3:59 pm
Topic: RE: How did you know when you no longer needed your CPAP?
You should get yourself rechecked. They can give you a take home test. I'm starting to realize I'm sleeping better w/o the mask. I've been rotating on and off the last couple of days.
You should get yourself rechecked. They can give you a take home test. I'm starting to realize I'm sleeping better w/o the mask. I've been rotating on and off the last couple of days.
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