Gas and Bloating and Burps, Oh My!
Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 8:11 am
Hi again!
I am new to CPAP, three weeks in and on my third mask. Finally, I have found a mask that works, it's a full face, but I'm having terrible burps, gas and bloating (Aerophagia) now. Previously I had a DreamWear mask (nasal only) but I kept breathing through my mouth so we had to switch to a full face mask. Last night I tried sleeping in a semi-upright position and it didn't help. I got 7 hours of sleep with my new mask last night, but I feel more tired today then yesterday. It might have something to do with waking up at 5 am and sitting on the pot with gas (actually is was all just air) for half an hour, in pain, feeling like the Hindenburg. I'm really annoyed, because I was hoping to feel better then I am by now. I think by nature I am an impatient person, but pain/headaches/fatigue makes this worst. On a positive note, my headaches are still going strong, BUT the pain level has diminished some, which is encouraging. I've listed what I am using below as I don't know how to do it in a signature.
- Phillips Respirionics Dreamstation pressure of 8, humidity 3. I have the ramp option but haven't needed to use it the last couple of days because I'm use to it now, yay!
- Quattro Air Full CPAP mask
I would tell you my current AHI and all that jazz, but I just installed the DreamMapper app on my phone today and my sleep data is empty. Not sure what's up with that!
NOTE: I just spoke with my respiratory therapist and he said to increase my humidity for a few days and see if that helps. I also asked if I could get a CPAP that measures my AHI, because apparently mine doesn't (which is stupid). I'm a nurse and a scientist, I want to see my freakin' results, especially if it's going to take a while for me to feel better, to know I'm making progress. I'm going to have to pay an extra $100 for an upgraded machine but I think it's worth it. Take care and sleep well!
Jane
I am new to CPAP, three weeks in and on my third mask. Finally, I have found a mask that works, it's a full face, but I'm having terrible burps, gas and bloating (Aerophagia) now. Previously I had a DreamWear mask (nasal only) but I kept breathing through my mouth so we had to switch to a full face mask. Last night I tried sleeping in a semi-upright position and it didn't help. I got 7 hours of sleep with my new mask last night, but I feel more tired today then yesterday. It might have something to do with waking up at 5 am and sitting on the pot with gas (actually is was all just air) for half an hour, in pain, feeling like the Hindenburg. I'm really annoyed, because I was hoping to feel better then I am by now. I think by nature I am an impatient person, but pain/headaches/fatigue makes this worst. On a positive note, my headaches are still going strong, BUT the pain level has diminished some, which is encouraging. I've listed what I am using below as I don't know how to do it in a signature.
- Phillips Respirionics Dreamstation pressure of 8, humidity 3. I have the ramp option but haven't needed to use it the last couple of days because I'm use to it now, yay!
- Quattro Air Full CPAP mask
I would tell you my current AHI and all that jazz, but I just installed the DreamMapper app on my phone today and my sleep data is empty. Not sure what's up with that!
NOTE: I just spoke with my respiratory therapist and he said to increase my humidity for a few days and see if that helps. I also asked if I could get a CPAP that measures my AHI, because apparently mine doesn't (which is stupid). I'm a nurse and a scientist, I want to see my freakin' results, especially if it's going to take a while for me to feel better, to know I'm making progress. I'm going to have to pay an extra $100 for an upgraded machine but I think it's worth it. Take care and sleep well!
Jane