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by clenchingtobreathe
Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: When I use my CPAP I clench my teeth
Replies: 7
Views: 710

Re: When I use my CPAP I clench my teeth

Oh and I see your are using Invisiline. I've already learned that my clenching changes from place to place as the braces move my teeth.....
by clenchingtobreathe
Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: When I use my CPAP I clench my teeth
Replies: 7
Views: 710

Re: When I use my CPAP I clench my teeth

I started extreme clenching several years ago. Felt fatigued every day. Went and had a sleep test. Got put on CPAP (was told by the Dr that CPAP would stop the clenching) WRONG. It didn't. After 6 months on CPAP, I felt not one bit better. In fact, I clenched my teeth even harder while on CPAP. Reme...
by clenchingtobreathe
Sat Dec 08, 2018 7:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Somniflex Sleep Strips To Keep Mouth Closed
Replies: 15
Views: 7710

Re: Somniflex Sleep Strips To Keep Mouth Closed

Looks interesting....but the breathing slot is a no go for me. I had to start taping my mouth to help stop mouth leaking....and an opening of any kind would defeat the purpose for me, I think. The air would just blow out more slowly! :lol:
by clenchingtobreathe
Fri Nov 30, 2018 12:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT...it's holiday scammer time so be careful
Replies: 30
Views: 3911

Re: OT...it's holiday scammer time so be careful

[/quote] I am sure that Michael doesn't give a crap and is used to it and probably laughs his ass off when people spew profanities at him...I am sure not the first time and won't be the last but it makes me feel better doing it. [/quote] I SO hear that! My mouth leans toward the potty variety more a...
by clenchingtobreathe
Fri Nov 30, 2018 11:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT...it's holiday scammer time so be careful
Replies: 30
Views: 3911

Re: OT...it's holiday scammer time so be careful

So today was a new number...and I got it blocked within about 5 seconds...and he didn't call back...or maybe he was still in shock because I told him he was full of shit right before I hung up on him. Next time he calls with a new number he will likely get a version of the F bomb. I only have a cel...
by clenchingtobreathe
Fri Nov 30, 2018 11:38 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: brand new
Replies: 21
Views: 1583

Re: brand new

I am so sorry that you are experiencing what many of us have (and ARE) going through...but I can give you THIS assurance. It gets better...even if it's slowly. The freakout is the not knowing what to do to MAKE it better, so stay in this group and REALLY pay attention to those here who are educated ...
by clenchingtobreathe
Fri Nov 30, 2018 11:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT...it's holiday scammer time so be careful
Replies: 30
Views: 3911

Re: OT...it's holiday scammer time so be careful

I keep getting calls that say I have outstanding criminal charges against me and that my home is being watched by the police and I need to call right now :shock: :lol: ! Well, whoever is watching my home is going to die of complete and absolute BOREDOM, so I'm not too worried! :lol: :lol: :roll: May...
by clenchingtobreathe
Thu Nov 29, 2018 8:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New no headgear nasal mask....Bleep/DreamPort...not a pillow and not a cushion
Replies: 76
Views: 9904

Re: New no headgear nasal pillow mask....Bleep/DreamPort

The Bleep was the brain child of the developer. If you were to follow his story....short version is....a cpap user who hated the "bleeping" masks available...insert your favorite dirty word. So he designed this one and for the longest time was simply called the "Bleep". Now he has added DreamPort.....
by clenchingtobreathe
Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New no headgear nasal mask....Bleep/DreamPort...not a pillow and not a cushion
Replies: 76
Views: 9904

Re: New no headgear nasal pillow mask....Bleep/DreamPort

The Bleep (why on Earth is is called that??) DreamPort sounds and looks wonderful! I'll be waiting to see your review, Pugsy! That's one I would like to try!
by clenchingtobreathe
Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone using the Nano or N20 Resmed nasal mask -- not the N10
Replies: 6
Views: 2189

Re: Anyone using the Nano or N20 Resmed nasal mask -- not the N10

He recommended the Nano, so am asking you what you think about it or the N20. Cheers again Nan I started with nose pillows and got tired of the sore nose. One of the masks I tried was the Nano and I really liked it. You have to adjust it for a bit until it fits correctly and doesn't leak but it's v...
by clenchingtobreathe
Sat Nov 24, 2018 1:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Considering cornstarch
Replies: 6
Views: 960

Re: Considering cornstarch

I use the DreamWear Nasal Cushion mask and it drove my skin crazy for awhile! I did try rubbing a little cornstarch on some areas of my face, but it didn't really stop the irritation. I found that using Johnson & Johnson's cloth tape (which actually feels like thin paper) around the areas of the mas...
by clenchingtobreathe
Mon Nov 12, 2018 6:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Female cpap users
Replies: 27
Views: 4328

Re: Female cpap users

ChicagoGranny wrote:
Mon Nov 12, 2018 3:38 pm
magellan6969 wrote:
Mon Nov 12, 2018 3:06 pm
DO YOU FIND USING A CPAP AND DATING DIFFICULT?
I've never tried using my CPAP on dates.
LOL! LOL! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Need a pretty big purse to carry it all in!
by clenchingtobreathe
Sun Nov 04, 2018 7:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do these look like OAs?
Replies: 15
Views: 891

Re: Do these look like OAs?

Here's a little tip on how to make the charts more readable... though it may not make much difference in the interpretation. SH charts .... try... to auto scale, and sometimes that gets thrown off by a single cough... so while you're having small breaths, mostly around 20, the chart's going from -1...
by clenchingtobreathe
Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do these look like OAs?
Replies: 15
Views: 891

Re: Do these look like OAs?

Unfortunately we don't always get nice clear cut easy to spot to evaluate. [/quote] I RARELY see anything clear cut except obvious wakefulness. 99% my CAs and OA's are preceded by that odd little breath. That's why the top chart seemed SO clear to me.... Of course I have no idea what the odd breath ...
by clenchingtobreathe
Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do these look like OAs?
Replies: 15
Views: 891

Re: Do these look like OAs?

Yes, they look like your throat was closed, you can see there's little FOT response (the blurryness that precedes the CA markers), However, they all look like they *may* be related to sleep disturbed by something besides breathing. Thanks for the directions for SH. I copied them to my desktop so I ...