Stomach pain in the AM

dianel328 · Post by **dianel328** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:35 pm

If anyone can help please do !!

I wear a full face mask and wake up in thew morning with stomach pain and my stomach is hard. Does anyone else have this problem?

NightHawkeye · Post by **NightHawkeye** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:43 pm

Hi dianel328,

Welcome to cpaptalk.

dianel328 wrote:If anyone can help please do !!

I wear a full face mask and wake up in thew morning with stomach pain and my stomach is hard. Does anyone else have this problem?

What you describe is aerophagia?

The best mitigation measure I've found for myself is using an automatic CPAP machine (i.e., APAP). With it I have reduced pressure most of the night and hence, less aerophagia. Alternatively, a BiPAP can also provide some relief.

Can you tell us a little more about your therapy, such as the specific machine you use, and how long you've been on therapy?

Regards,
Bill

dianel328 · Post by **dianel328** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 6:58 pm

I just posted the type of machine & mask I use. I've been using the cpap for almost 2 years. I feel so much better when I use the cpap but sometimes I wake up and take off the mask because of the stomach pain. The dr I see is not the pleasant person to speak to. I'm looking for a new one that could help. I found this website through webmd.

cpapuser · Post by **cpapuser** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:38 pm

Been on cpap nearly one year and when I first started I had a similar problem. I switched to a cpap machine that provides expiratory relief. When you are exhaling is the point in which you are more likely to swallow air. Also, do not use to more than one pillow. Finally, when on your side make sure your head and neck are in a bent forward position in that it would further restrict airflow down the windpipe and as a result it is more likely to be forced down the esophagus.

Erin_Belli · Post by **Erin_Belli** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:49 pm

I have a pretty bad problem with aerophagia myself. The best prevention I've found is C-FLEX (available on Respironics machines. Resmed has something similar). I keep my C-FLEX set to the max, at 3. Also my machine is auto-titrating. A minimum pressure lower than my titrated pressure helps prevent aerophagia. I've tried Gas-X, but it doesn't seem to work worth a darn.

dianel328 · Post by **dianel328** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:20 pm

I sleep w/ one pillow under my head and one on top so my kids don't make fun of me. They call me Vader !!!

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 9:50 pm

As others have said, a machine with exhale relief should help. However, some people have to use a Bi-Level machine (even if their pressure isn't high).

If your pressure is 10 or under, you could try a Respironics Auto with cflex. If your pressure is higher, you might need the bi-level.

You have to talk to your doctor, tell him the problem, and get him to order you another machine. Maybe your DME will give you a loaner to see if it helps.

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