Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread - Page 14

CigarNut · 02-09-2010, 07:45 AM

Ferdinand is right -- it will take getting used to. You have to learn to cope with the hose and mask without waking up. The good news is that you can and will get used to it. You should also sleep better right away, and your sleep will continue to get better as you get used to your machine, hose, and mask!

BTW, what brand machine do you have and which mask did you decide on?

pnoon · 02-09-2010, 07:50 AM

I have a REMstar Auto A-Flex and a Respironics System One Heated Humidifier.
http://respironicssleeptherapysystems.respironics.com/

The mask is the ResMed Mirage Quattro.
http://www.resmed.com/us/products/mi...ml?nc=patients

I didn't decide on the mask. My specialist prescribed a full mask and this is the one I was given.

PeteSB75 · 02-09-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I have a REMstar Auto A-Flex and a Respironics System One Heated Humidifier.
http://respironicssleeptherapysystems.respironics.com/

The mask is the ResMed Mirage Quattro.
http://www.resmed.com/us/products/mi...ml?nc=patients

I didn't decide on the mask. My specialist prescribed a full mask and this is the one I was given.

Not sure about that specific machine, but with my respironics machine, I have to turn the heating element for the humidifier on separately from the compressor.

FriendlyMan · 02-09-2010, 11:06 AM

Wow

I'm so happy I found this thread. I also have sleep apnea. I most likely have it for years but I just finaly went for the test in September. Because I had a lot of migranes and I'm tired but couldnt sleep during the day and was up a lot during the night.

I'm very much the type of guy that like to try things before giving up.
The test was really bad. The tech was really nasty and very un supportive. She put the full face mask on me and I felt like I'm in a jail with all those wires. But I lived,
At the end I was given a bipap machine and I use the "M" size face mask. It's usualy comfortable when I go to sleep, I like to fall a sleep on my side but I usaly have this thing all most every night at about the same time. After about sleeping 4 - 41/2 I wake up, feel un comfortable and remove the mask. I am sure that those few hours that I sleep with the machine are much deeper and un interupted. But I want to get used to maybe taking it off (and maybe use the bathroom or maybe not) make my self cumfy again and fall back a sleep. Anyone have this issue?
I know I'm makeing improvment but I want to do it right.

Thanks.

hotreds · 02-09-2010, 12:13 PM

I'm still not finding a difference after a couple months, but so be it. Last visit with the Doc he told me I needed to use the machine, ok. Then again, I didn't feel I had a problem to begin with, the heart nurse wanted me to take the test- I think she thought maybe needing the pacemaker was caused in part by my supposed apnea.

Anybody tried this?

http://www.nomask.com/

kelmac07 · 02-09-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

I'm still not finding a difference after a couple months, but so be it. Last visit with the Doc he told me I needed to use the machine, ok. Then again, I didn't feel I had a problem to begin with, the heart nurse wanted me to take the test- I think she thought maybe needing the pacemaker was caused in part by my supposed apnea.

Anybody tried this?

http://www.nomask.com/

Stick with it Hugh. I say the same thing after using my CPAP for almost 20 months.

pnoon · 02-11-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteSB75

Not sure about that specific machine, but with my respironics machine, I have to turn the heating element for the humidifier on separately from the compressor.

Mine is a separate unit but attached. They come apart so I can use the machine without the humidifier if I wanted to. For now, I am using them both.

Heading into night #4. I know I will get used to it soon enough. But I am also fighting a cold with some mild congestion and post-nasal drip. So the adjustment to the mask has been a bit of a challenge. I am determined to make it work, though.

PeteSB75 · 02-12-2010, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Mine is a separate unit but attached. They come apart so I can use the machine without the humidifier if I wanted to. For now, I am using them both.

Heading into night #4. I know I will get used to it soon enough. But I am also fighting a cold with some mild congestion and post-nasal drip. So the adjustment to the mask has been a bit of a challenge. I am determined to make it work, though.

Dunno about others, but since starting to use my CPAP, I've noticed a marked drop in the intensity and duration of the colds I do get. Whether that's from the stream of warm, moist air flowing through my sinuses every night or just my overall well-being, I can't say.

CigarNut · 02-12-2010, 07:31 AM

I also find that colds are easier with my CPAP, since the CPAP is pushing air in it seems to keep my nasal passages a little more open. Also, when I have a cold I turn up the heat on my humidifier a notch -- that always helps me.

I have also noticed "little signs" about myself -- if I find myself randomly "sniffing" (frequently) throughout the day -- when I finally do realize it** -- I know that I need to turn up my humnidifier because I am sniffing due to being to dried out.

**most of the day I am in a fog and have no idea what I am doing or why

Tenor CS · 02-12-2010, 09:40 AM

I tried the nose pillows at first. Hated them. When my mouth would fall open, I'd feel a gurgling, choking sensation. My full-face mask is much better.

hotreds · 02-12-2010, 10:18 AM

Yes, indeedy; opening my fresser makes me choke! Yawning becomes difficult!

BeerAdvocate · 02-12-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tenor CS

I tried the nose pillows at first. Hated them. When my mouth would fall open, I'd feel a gurgling, choking sensation. My full-face mask is much better.

You can get a chin strap and that will fix your mouth falling open.

Tenor CS · 02-12-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

You can get a chin strap and that will fix your mouth falling open.

Tried it, hated it.

Emjaysmash · 02-12-2010, 07:26 PM

I just got my machine today! Going to use it tonight!

kelmac07 · 02-12-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

I just got my machine today! Going to use it tonight!

Great news MJ!!

CigarNut · 02-12-2010, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

I just got my machine today! Going to use it tonight!

May it bring you many nights of peaceful sleep!

Commander Quan · 02-23-2010, 09:34 AM

I went for a sleep study last night, I'm not sure how successful it was, I don't feel like the amount or quality of my sleep represents how I normally sleep, but I guess I'll see at the follow up in a couple weeks.

BigCat · 02-23-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Commander Quan

I went for a sleep study last night, I'm not sure how successful it was, I don't feel like the amount or quality of my sleep represents how I normally sleep, but I guess I'll see at the follow up in a couple weeks.

I would've sworn I slept a couple hours max during my sleep study...turns out they got all the intel they needed from me. I bet you'll find the same.

Emjaysmash · 02-23-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BigCat

I would've sworn I slept a couple hours max during my sleep study...turns out they got all the intel they needed from me. I bet you'll find the same.

;tpd;
They know you might have trouble sleeping, but once you are asleep you generally sleep much the same as you would at home. All they need is a few hours of you sleeping to tell if you have it or not.

Tenor CS · 02-23-2010, 10:14 AM

I felt similarly when I had my study. I got there at 9:30 pm ish, got all hooked up to the machines, didn't fall asleep till at least midnight. They woke me at 5 am to go home. I hardly ever sleep that little at home.

I've had my CPAP since August of last year. Last night was great. I don't have school today, so I could sleep in. Went to bed at 10:00, fell asleep before 11, woke up at around 10:15 this morning. Ahhh, that felt good!

02-09-2010, 07:45 AM	#1
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Ferdinand is right -- it will take getting used to. You have to learn to cope with the hose and mask without waking up. The good news is that you can and will get used to it. You should also sleep better right away, and your sleep will continue to get better as you get used to your machine, hose, and mask! BTW, what brand machine do you have and which mask did you decide on?

02-09-2010, 07:50 AM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread I have a REMstar Auto A-Flex and a Respironics System One Heated Humidifier. http://respironicssleeptherapysystems.respironics.com/ The mask is the ResMed Mirage Quattro. http://www.resmed.com/us/products/mi...ml?nc=patients I didn't decide on the mask. My specialist prescribed a full mask and this is the one I was given. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden Last edited by pnoon; 02-09-2010 at 08:16 AM.

02-09-2010, 12:13 PM	#5
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread I'm still not finding a difference after a couple months, but so be it. Last visit with the Doc he told me I needed to use the machine, ok. Then again, I didn't feel I had a problem to begin with, the heart nurse wanted me to take the test- I think she thought maybe needing the pacemaker was caused in part by my supposed apnea. Anybody tried this? http://www.nomask.com/ __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-12-2010, 07:31 AM	#9
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread I also find that colds are easier with my CPAP, since the CPAP is pushing air in it seems to keep my nasal passages a little more open. Also, when I have a cold I turn up the heat on my humidifier a notch -- that always helps me. I have also noticed "little signs" about myself -- if I find myself randomly "sniffing" (frequently) throughout the day -- when I finally do realize it -- I know that I need to turn up my humnidifier because I am sniffing due to being to dried out. most of the day I am in a fog and have no idea what I am doing or why

02-12-2010, 09:40 AM	#10
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread I tried the nose pillows at first. Hated them. When my mouth would fall open, I'd feel a gurgling, choking sensation. My full-face mask is much better. __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?

02-09-2010, 11:06 AM	#4
FriendlyMan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: JACK Location: NYC Posts: 212 Trading: (7)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Wow I'm so happy I found this thread. I also have sleep apnea. I most likely have it for years but I just finaly went for the test in September. Because I had a lot of migranes and I'm tired but couldnt sleep during the day and was up a lot during the night. I'm very much the type of guy that like to try things before giving up. The test was really bad. The tech was really nasty and very un supportive. She put the full face mask on me and I felt like I'm in a jail with all those wires. But I lived, At the end I was given a bipap machine and I use the "M" size face mask. It's usualy comfortable when I go to sleep, I like to fall a sleep on my side but I usaly have this thing all most every night at about the same time. After about sleeping 4 - 41/2 I wake up, feel un comfortable and remove the mask. I am sure that those few hours that I sleep with the machine are much deeper and un interupted. But I want to get used to maybe taking it off (and maybe use the bathroom or maybe not) make my self cumfy again and fall back a sleep. Anyone have this issue? I know I'm makeing improvment but I want to do it right. Thanks.

02-12-2010, 10:18 AM	#11
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Yes, indeedy; opening my fresser makes me choke! Yawning becomes difficult! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-12-2010, 07:26 PM	#14
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread I just got my machine today! Going to use it tonight! __________________

02-23-2010, 09:34 AM	#17
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread I went for a sleep study last night, I'm not sure how successful it was, I don't feel like the amount or quality of my sleep represents how I normally sleep, but I guess I'll see at the follow up in a couple weeks.

02-23-2010, 10:14 AM	#20
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread I felt similarly when I had my study. I got there at 9:30 pm ish, got all hooked up to the machines, didn't fall asleep till at least midnight. They woke me at 5 am to go home. I hardly ever sleep that little at home. I've had my CPAP since August of last year. Last night was great. I don't have school today, so I could sleep in. Went to bed at 10:00, fell asleep before 11, woke up at around 10:15 this morning. Ahhh, that felt good! __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?