Side Sleeper

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Mellie
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Side Sleeper

Post by Mellie » Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:44 pm

Ok, here is my second post. I am a side sleeper. Can anyone recommend a good mask that would accommodate this? I have not a clue. When I search the net, I see so many, I don't know which to choose. If anyone could shed some light on this subject, I would be grateful.

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Mellie

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mikemoran
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Post by mikemoran » Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:58 pm

For a nasal mask the Activa. If you prefer nasa pillows then try the Aura now called the head gear system with nasal pillows form Aiomed.


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Post by Severeena » Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:08 pm

If you prefer a full face mask, the Hans Rudolph is an excellent mask for side sleeping. No hard pieces except for the swivel for the hose.

http://www.rudolphkc.com

Very comfortable as well.



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Post by tater pie » Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:10 pm

I am a side sleeper also and have used the Breeze Nasal Pillows for the last year and absolutely love it. Some people have very tender nares and can't tolerate the nasal pillows. You might keep that in mind if you have a very sensitive nose. I have also used the Ultra Mirage Full Face Mask. I really don't like full faced masks but you can use it sleeping on your side if you get the right pillow. I got the shapeable pillow from Target and also use another pillow I got from there that has a memory foam center and the squishy shapeable material around the memory foam center. I don't know what they call it but it is the best pillow I have. It has enough "give" to it to let you face sink in the pillow some but the memory foam center keeps you from sinking too deep and making your shoulder hurt or at least mine hurts if the pillow is too soft. Good luck and I hope this helps!!!!


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Activa

Post by gar729 » Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:11 pm

Hi mellie, hang in there! I'm a side sleeper too and find that the Activa really works for me. There is a learning curve with it like anything else, but for me it is the most comfortable and stays in place better than any I have used.
As to your previous post, I think when a mask fits good and is comfortable, we think about it less. It's the old "if I look as bad as I feel" syndrome. Good Luck! Gary


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Post by ProfessorSleep » Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:47 pm

Swift or Aura work for me as a dedicated side sleeper.


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Post by Guest » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:11 pm

I am a side sleeper and I've tried every one of the masks mentioned above with little or no luck.

A little over a month ago, I purchased the SomnoPlus mask, and it is the best mask I've found for side sleeping. What's more, it is the quietest mask out there. I love it.

I also purchased the PapPillow. That was money well spent.

While everybody has a different experience, the combination of this mask and pillow have made all the difference for me...

George

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Post by Geocom » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:12 pm

Drat, guested again...

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Post by ProfessorSleep » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:20 pm

good point, Geocom. I almost forgot my beloved Papillow. I don't think I could sleep with any equipment without it. The bed pillow really does make a lot of difference, I think, For me, it's the Papillow. Others like the shapeable pillows or memory foam. Whatever works, but the pillow is part of the whole formula.

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Post by Born Tired » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:37 pm

My vote goes for the Aura Everest. The Activa wouldn't keep a good seal for me--seemed like it was too long for my face. And the FF masks I tried were always in the way when I was on my side. (Although I've never tried the Hans Rudolph).No problems with keeping a seal with the Aura--it does seem more prone to rainout than some others. Haven't tried it with pressures above 9, but I'm sure others have. Aura has made a world of difference for me.
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Post by Guest » Tue Nov 08, 2005 6:22 pm

I always sleep on my side & have had very few problems with my Activa.


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Post by Jere » Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:15 pm

I too am a side sleeper and have had no problems with the Swift (provided the pillows are adjusted correctly).

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Post by neversleeps » Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:07 pm

I tried the Swift and found it to be a very comfortable mask that worked okay for side sleeping. Then I finally decided to try the Breeze and I am a convert. In fact I haven't worn my Swift since the day I received the Breeze. It works really, really, really well for side sleeping for me. (As with all masks, what works for some doesn't necessarily work for others.)

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Post by ozij » Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:24 pm

Some people have very tender nares and can't tolerate the nasal pillows. You might keep that in mind if you have a very sensitive nose.
Breeze for me too - and I used it with KY Jelly from day one. Had to take a 3 day break after the first week because my nostrils hurt, and having been using it happily ever since (about 6 months).

AYR gel is also recommended for use with nasal pillows.

So - don't let sensitive nostrils scare you - the jelly/gel was recommended by one of the compay's reps in a chat, and it makes a major difference.

There's learning curve to fitting most masks - it need patience, but you'll find a solution.

And they're right about the head pillow too - very improtant for side sleepers.

O.


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Post by WAFlowers » Sat Nov 19, 2005 9:02 pm

If you tend to only be on one side the Swift works well. However if you tend to go from one side to the other it might not be the best. DAMHIKT (Don't Ask Me How I Know This for the acronymically challenged).

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