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Questions for CPAP users
Posted on 2/3/17 at 8:52 am
Posted on 2/3/17 at 8:52 am
I just got my CPAP 2 nights ago. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and was a horrible snorer. Already I've experienced waking up without a sore throat and without headaches and that's wonderful. But when should I start to get the energy boost and the truly rested feeling? Or is it a gradual thing that I won't notice all at once since I have been sleep-deprived for so long? What's been your experiences?
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Posted on 2/3/17 at 8:53 am to MissTiger91
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2 nights ago
I'd imagine after a few weeks or so. If you're experiencing that kind of success after only two nights, I wouldn't get greedy.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 8:59 am to MissTiger91
kind of gradual...took me a good couple of weeks to get used to the mask,but once you do you WILL sleep much better.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 9:04 am to MissTiger91
Give it time...
I don't wear a cpap device, but I'm a respiratory therapist... Most of my pts say it takes time..
Side note: I still don't see how people sleep with that shite on their face...
Did you try the nasal pillows..?
I don't wear a cpap device, but I'm a respiratory therapist... Most of my pts say it takes time..
Side note: I still don't see how people sleep with that shite on their face...
Did you try the nasal pillows..?
This post was edited on 2/3/17 at 10:28 am
Posted on 2/3/17 at 9:08 am to Hangover Haven
quote:It's the only way to go. I like to sleep on my side and stomach and have no problem with nasal pillow.
Did you try the nasal pillows..?
Posted on 2/3/17 at 9:09 am to Oddibe
Are you overweight? If so I would try getting your BMI into the healthy range.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 9:10 am to Hangover Haven
quote:
I still don't see how people sleep with that shite on their face...
ive gone through 3 different masks before finally giving up. i still wake up in the middle of the night with it off my face.
hate hate hate it
Posted on 2/3/17 at 9:14 am to Hangover Haven
quote:
Did you try the nasal pillows..?
That's the one I got. It doesn't bother me at all. I knew I wouldn't be happy with the Darth Vader mask and fortunately my sleep apnea wasn't that bad that I had to have that type of mask.
I'll just be patient. I'm happy that I was able to wear the mask completely through the night right away. The doc said some people have to work up to that.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 9:21 am to MissTiger91
it takes time. but be sure to KEEP IT CLEAN.
i wear the Vader mask and love it because the straps keep my mouth shut.
i wear the Vader mask and love it because the straps keep my mouth shut.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 9:26 am to MissTiger91
Wife's dad got one about a year ago. Seems like it took him about 3 weeks - month to really get used to it.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 9:28 am to cwil177
quote:Yes, I could lose 15-20lbs easily, but weight is not the reason I snore. I've had sleep apnea my whole life but never diagnosed till my 40's.
Are you overweight?
Posted on 2/3/17 at 9:29 am to MissTiger91
It takes a while to get used to it, but I can't sleep without mine now.
I just got a new type of mask, a Philips Respironics Dreamwear, the best mask I have ever used.
I just got a new type of mask, a Philips Respironics Dreamwear, the best mask I have ever used.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 10:27 am to Hangover Haven
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Did you try the nasal pillows..?
Going google this. I hate the mask. Not only is it uncomfortable, I feel like a nerd and that there's no way I can get puss with it anywhere near me.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 10:31 am to YumYum Sauce
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ive gone through 3 different masks before finally giving up. i still wake up in the middle of the night with it off my face.
You should get a dental device.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 10:31 am to Motorboat
See my post above. I've used the nasal pillows for years, it was fine. Just switched to the dreamwear and I like it way better.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 10:34 am to Kingpenm3
Is what I have settled upon
Posted on 2/3/17 at 10:35 am to kywildcatfanone
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Just switched to the dreamwear and I like it way better.
I've been using this for about 18 months. I don't think I could go back to mask.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 11:25 am to notbilly
I've had mine for years, I use "youtube" for programming and recommendations. I buy my stuff off Amazon. I do not sleep without it. I also notice that since I have it, I don't get near as bad sinus problems and I am almost never sick.
This is close to what I use, I bought an extra, but I don't see mine:
LINK
This is close to what I use, I bought an extra, but I don't see mine:
LINK
Posted on 2/3/17 at 11:30 am to MissTiger91
I have a sleep study consult scheduled for next Thursday and anxious to see responses here.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 11:38 am to bigrob385series
quote:
took me a good couple of weeks to get used to the mask,but once you do you WILL sleep much better.
Same here
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