Dark circles from CPAP

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LindseyMichelle
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Dark circles from CPAP

Post by LindseyMichelle » Sat May 06, 2017 12:49 pm

I have been using CPAP for about 2 weeks and have noticed that the dark circles under my eyes are getting worse. I use the nasal pillows mask and have the dreamstation autopap, my range is 4-15. My AHI is low these days, anywhere from 1-4 and I feel pretty well rested. Wondering if the pressure from the mask sitting on my face or the air pressure could cause dark circles. I dont really have allergies either so I dont think it is that. Anyone else have this issue?

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Re: Dark circles from CPAP

Post by Hannibal 2 » Sat May 06, 2017 3:40 pm

Most likely nothing to do with CPAP, just coincidence, mention it to your doctor.

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Re: Dark circles from CPAP

Post by Goofproof » Sat May 06, 2017 7:41 pm

Clean the Mirror! The good news you woke up alive, warts and all, I'd take that as a positive. Maybe air is getting in your eyes, but we are getting older every day, it doesn't make my top ten list of problems, I just don't look into mirrors anymore. Jim
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Re: Dark circles from CPAP

Post by ajack » Sat May 06, 2017 8:37 pm

A bit more oxygen getting to your eyes and they are focusing better I can't see cpap being the cause.

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