Any PAPillow users out there?

JohnDFW · Post by **JohnDFW** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:43 am

Hello to all. I joined your ranks about 6 weeks ago. Based on what I’ve read here, so far I’ve been fortunate with my treatment. I adjusted to the nasal pillow quickly, experience few leaks, and definitely feel better than pre treatment.

However, I am most definitely a side sleeper. Currently I use a tiny little pillow on top of my regular pillow to elevate my head to clear the nasal pillow. But I’m looking for improvements.

Has anyone used the pillow shown in this link or similar pillow? Please share your experiences.

http://shop.talkaboutsleep.com/?action= ... page=90000#

Thanks,
John

Flying_Norseman · Post by **Flying_Norseman** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:20 pm

John,

There are a lot of posts regarding that pillow. The forum search feature leaves a great deal to be desired though. I suggest doing a Google search with the following string: papillow site:cpaptalk.com this should give you the info you want.

NeedinZs · Post by **NeedinZs** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:20 pm

Hi John,

I have not personally tried any PaPillows yet, but am considering one that's a little different, from ContourLiving.com. Take a look.

One of these days, I'll quit looking at it and just buy it!

Just something to compare, if you've not already seen it.

Good luck!

sharon1965 · Post by **sharon1965** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:16 pm

hi john,
i'm a side sleeper too, and i used to do the same thing with the little pillow till i started getting a sore neck...i switched to the papillow and at first i felt a huge improvement...it definitely helps to avoid moving the interface laterally...but i find it's a little too soft for me and has really squished down

the one that needinz's mentions, on http://www.contourliving.com looks pretty cool and i think it may even be less money...a guy who posts as jqp has that one and he really seems to like it; i wish i'd found this one first, as my previous pillow was more this style and i like the look of this one better

having said that, there are lots of folks on the boards who love the papillow, and like i said, it's certainly been an improvement for me

msheda · Post by **msheda** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:30 pm

I have both pillows mentioned, and I prefer the countour living one.
I do use a FFM, but it shouldn't make a difference.

What I like about the countour living one is that it supports the forhead, where the other one just leaves it dangling.

Only complaint about the CL pillow is that it's a little thin, but put another pillow under it and it's fine and doesn't change the way it works.

NeedinZs · Post by **NeedinZs** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 2:13 pm

John,

One more thing...on the ContourLiving pillow, it's called the CPAP SleepAid pillow, on the site. Also, there is a 10 % off deal at the bottom.

MSheda...I am happy to hear you say it is thin, that is what I need!

I'm sold. (Just hoping it works for me after I get it home!)

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 4:28 pm

John, the pillow you asked about... PAPillow... is the pillow I've been using for the past two years. I love it.

I have the double-edge PAPillow.

RosemaryB · Post by **RosemaryB** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:37 pm

I got a Papillow and it didn't work for me. It is too thick and pushes on my jaw. This caused me to have the most excruciating flare up of TMJ pain that I've ever had, and I've had TMJ for years. It's too thick and too firm for me. I got it for my birthday, too .

I just use a slippery down (synthetic) very thin pillow and it works well for me.

JeffH · Post by **JeffH** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:42 pm

Land's End sells a pillow for side sleepers that I use and like quite a bit. I just use the standard one (cheapest) on a king size air bed.

http://www.landsend.com/cgi-bin/search. ... eField.y=8

JohnDFW · Post by **JohnDFW** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:47 pm

Thanks for all the replies. I think I may try the PAPillow. I prefer a thick pillow.

Also thanks to Flying_Norseman specifically for the search tip. I can use that google format method on other sites as well.

Thanks again to all and sleep well.

John

allergyridden · Post by **allergyridden** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:36 am

I use a Mediflow waterbase pillow. It works well with all the masks I've tried, even full face. My Dr recommended it because of neck pain. You fill it with water to the firmness you want, the soft material over the water conforms to the mask. It's about $20 cheaper than the others. You can get it online or at Penney's & Target.
The only thing you have to consider is that it's too heavy to travel with, unless you remove the water. But you can make it as firm or as soft as you desire. It has elimated my neck pain.

lilsheba · Post by **lilsheba** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:01 am

RosemaryB wrote:I got a Papillow and it didn't work for me. It is too thick and pushes on my jaw. This caused me to have the most excruciating flare up of TMJ pain that I've ever had, and I've had TMJ for years. It's too thick and too firm for me. I got it for my birthday, too .

I just use a slippery down (synthetic) very thin pillow and it works well for me.

I like thick firm pillows do you still have it and are you willing to maybe sell it?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 5:26 pm

Look at the PAPillow product reviews in the cpap.com store, where purchasers evaluate what they buy. Look for the evaluations of both sizes, and hey, any other cpap product you are thinking of buying.

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