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by MissSax
Thu May 28, 2015 8:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: straps hurt back of neck
Replies: 17
Views: 4587

Re: straps hurt back of neck

There are different mask with a different type of head gear.. .there are some that don't go on the back of you neck.

Good luck!
by MissSax
Mon May 18, 2015 7:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Loss of power
Replies: 2
Views: 720

Loss of power

What do CPAP users do when the power goes out?

Didn't think about this until last night when it stormed like crazy!
by MissSax
Mon May 18, 2015 7:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A Bit Frustred
Replies: 3
Views: 650

A Bit Frustred

My sleep study was April 20... my apenea so bad that I started my CPAP machien April 21st. I have been through 3 masks and as they say 3rd time is a charm I thought I had found the mask that was good. It was working well and I was comfortable. Until about the past 5-6 days. I have now found my ask o...
by MissSax
Tue May 05, 2015 7:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: freaking out over the mask
Replies: 24
Views: 3481

Re: freaking out over the mask

I would say seek out another sleep doctor.... it is sort of like masks.. .sometimes you have to try a few before you hit the right one.


Also.. I know I can't tolerate them... but have you considered nasal pillows?

Best of luck!
by MissSax
Thu Apr 30, 2015 7:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stomach Sleeper
Replies: 5
Views: 2762

Stomach Sleeper

yes, I sleep on my tummy. I thought to myself last night.... self I'm sure that you can teach yourself to sleep on your side.... bad idea.. I woke up 3 hours after going to sleep sweating, had to potty and terrible acid reflux and jumpy legs... all things I had before I started using my cpap machine...
by MissSax
Thu Apr 30, 2015 7:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Finding the right mask
Replies: 1
Views: 316

Finding the right mask

So I am coming to the conclusion that I have a weird shaped face... the small mask is too small and the medium is a big too small but the large is too big... I have tried two different masks now and I don't feel as though either of them work so well. The first one was too big and it made my eyes swe...
by MissSax
Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone else under 40 w/ OSA?
Replies: 24
Views: 2393

Re: Anyone else under 40 w/ OSA?

I was just diagnosed at 39... stopped breathing 94 times in an hour! In a week the CPAP has made a worlds difference!
by MissSax
Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: HOLY HOT
Replies: 9
Views: 1196

Re: HOLY HOT

I have the humidifer on but not the heater.....