New to CPAP
New to CPAP
Hi,
I have only tried using my CPAP a few times but I have not been able to fall asleep while even after trying to do so for up to 3 hours.. Without the CPAP machine I fall asleep within minutes. Does anyone have any idea what I can do to fall asleep with my CPAP machine?
PS: When I have it on, the air flow seems to keep me awake and alert.
Thanks
I have only tried using my CPAP a few times but I have not been able to fall asleep while even after trying to do so for up to 3 hours.. Without the CPAP machine I fall asleep within minutes. Does anyone have any idea what I can do to fall asleep with my CPAP machine?
PS: When I have it on, the air flow seems to keep me awake and alert.
Thanks
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Mask: ComfortGel Blue Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: CPAP Pressure set at 4-14. Machine auto adjusts within this range. |
Re: New to CPAP
Fill in your Equipment profile so we know what machine and mask you are using.. Your pressure will also be helpfuleddie57 wrote:Hi,
I have only tried using my CPAP a few times but I have not been able to fall asleep while even after trying to do so for up to 3 hours.. Without the CPAP machine I fall asleep within minutes. Does anyone have any idea what I can do to fall asleep with my CPAP machine?
PS: When I have it on, the air flow seems to keep me awake and alert.
Thanks
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Re: New to CPAP
you may want to beat the rush...go to the user control panel and enter your unit info. What machine, mask, humidifier (if any)...and also let them know what pressure your machine is set for.
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Re: New to CPAP
I can’t imagine anyone having a worst time of it than me. Here’s the first thing I did…..I started reading with it. I was always going to bed at 3:00. So I started going to bed at 1:00 and with the machine (if you’re not a reader, then watch TV with it). After about a week the machine’s noise was a comforting sound. Other people on this forum will want you to give more information about your settings and equipment. One of your concerns is pressure relief on your equipment. The good people on this forum will be along any minute. I hope you take their advice to heart. They know a great deal!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: New to CPAP
Part of it is conditioning, and that takes time and use for the brain to accept the new sensations and relax about it enough to sleep. However, that adjustment phase should include being in tune to anything specific about the treatment that is interfering with sleep. Is anything particularly uncomfortable? Are there masks leaks? One thing I've heard quite a few times on here is when the ramp feature is being used and the starting pressure is so low it's suffocating. That would certainly keep the brain on alert.
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Re: New to CPAP
You may also consider a sleep aid medication to help you get over the initial acclimation period. Either over the counter or Rx, provided you doctor agrees of course.
I have had many clients use Ambian, Lunesta, etc., on a short term basis to adapt to xPAP with a fair amount of success.
Good luck!
I have had many clients use Ambian, Lunesta, etc., on a short term basis to adapt to xPAP with a fair amount of success.
Good luck!
Jim Swearingen
Author of the book Sleep Well & Feel Great with CPAP, a definitive guide
For a free copy inquire with your local county librarian
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Author of the book Sleep Well & Feel Great with CPAP, a definitive guide
For a free copy inquire with your local county librarian
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Re: New to CPAP
I'm just in my 2nd week of CPAP but Pugsy shared this link with me
http://adventures-in-hosehead-land.blog ... er_19.html
and it helped me a TON in wrapping my brain about CPAP and sleep. Last night was the quickest I've fallen asleep so far and I'd say it was less than 20 minutes. Not the less than 5 I'm used to but I'm slowly getting there. I find when I first hook up my breathing is deeper and faster than it needs to be. Maybe a way my brain needs to know I'm not going to suffocate? It seems I have to calm myself down to regulate my breathing so I start to think about anything that will take my mind off my breathing.
http://adventures-in-hosehead-land.blog ... er_19.html
and it helped me a TON in wrapping my brain about CPAP and sleep. Last night was the quickest I've fallen asleep so far and I'd say it was less than 20 minutes. Not the less than 5 I'm used to but I'm slowly getting there. I find when I first hook up my breathing is deeper and faster than it needs to be. Maybe a way my brain needs to know I'm not going to suffocate? It seems I have to calm myself down to regulate my breathing so I start to think about anything that will take my mind off my breathing.
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Re: New to CPAP
Thank you to everyone that replied. Sorry I hadn't replied earlier, but I had out of town guests and they took all my time and just left. I will post the information requested as soon as I research it. Thanks
Eddie
PS: According to my sleep study results it seems I only go into sleep stage II and never beyond that. Could that be the cause for my low energy levels? Still new to all this.
Eddie
PS: According to my sleep study results it seems I only go into sleep stage II and never beyond that. Could that be the cause for my low energy levels? Still new to all this.
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Re: New to CPAP
Low energy levels are part of the deal with untreated sleep apnea. Your energy levels should improve as you use your CPAP more.
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Re: New to CPAP
Thanks Nick.
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Mask: ComfortGel Blue Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: CPAP Pressure set at 4-14. Machine auto adjusts within this range. |
Re: New to CPAP
Hi gdgiles,
Thank you for posting that link. Great information.
Thank you for posting that link. Great information.
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Mask: ComfortGel Blue Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: CPAP Pressure set at 4-14. Machine auto adjusts within this range. |