Hot Flashes and CPAP

Has anyone found a mask that is comfortable with hot flashes? I have both the Quattro FX mask and the Resmed nasal pillows. When I use the nasal pillows, my nose feels stuffed up and wakes me up in the middle of the night. The Quattro just gets too danged hot... yeah, I am in my fifties and hot flashes are now a lovely part of my night.

What machine are you using?
What is the setting on the humidifier?
Do you have a heated hose option machine?

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The nasal congestion with the nasal pillows could be from humidity setting...you may need a little more or a little less added moisture.
If you have a heated hose option machine there are ways to maintain adequate moisture delivery without adding more heat which of course is the last thing you want right now.
I still get a few hot flashes and I am now 61 yrs young. Ugly they are. Especially in the summertime.

Welcome to the forum.

For hot nights, I like the SleepWeaver Elan; others may use the Advance or add a mask liner to their usual setup:
http://padacheek.com/
Never had hot flashes myself, but after years of horrible cramps, I think I had probably paid my dues already.
Sometimes the cramps were so sudden and severe, I would instantly cry out. Anywhere. Any place.
What do you do when that happens; explain, or let people think you are having a seizure?

Betty1964 wrote:Has anyone found a mask that is comfortable with hot flashes? I have both the Quattro FX mask and the Resmed nasal pillows. When I use the nasal pillows, my nose feels stuffed up and wakes me up in the middle of the night. The Quattro just gets too danged hot... yeah, I am in my fifties and hot flashes are now a lovely part of my night.

Betty:

I can only use the F-P Oracle 2 mask and when I get episodes that I used to call hot flashes, the mask gets all slippery (a whole body sweat will do that). I just fold it back and wipe with a towel and get back to sleep.

BTW this happens about 25 times each day on a bad day and 15 times on a good one. Its been going one since 2004 and doesn't seem likely to quit any time soon.

Hope yours quits sooner rather than later.

I never had much problem but an older woman told me to take 1 tsp of gin before going to bed. It seemed to work for me. I just bought 1/2 pint and it lasted me the whole time. I even had some left but I think my son finished off the rest.

Hot flushes were a major problem to me when I first started CPAP. I just couldn't use any of the silicone masks without getting into a lather of sweat. After trying so many, I got onto the fabric mask SleapWeaver "Elan". It made the world of difference. I understand what you are going through. The SleepWeaver can be returned within 30 days and your money back if you are not satisfied so is certainly worth a try.

Good luck