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by haibert88
Thu Jul 03, 2025 12:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stomach Sleep - best sleep ever, but shoulders destroyed
Replies: 13
Views: 10575

Stomach Sleep - best sleep ever, but shoulders destroyed

... the roof of my mouth, mouth tape, and a chin strap. I went on a 2 week vacation, stopped using ... when I got good sleep...stomach sleeping...no breathing issues, more REM sleep, waking up feeling GREAT...except, my shoulders and my back and neck are getting destroyed... A few quick questions ...
by zonker
Mon May 26, 2025 5:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Chin Strap inquiry
Replies: 1
Views: 4431

Re: Chin Strap inquiry

Does anyone use a chin strap effectively? this doesn't answer the question but I won't let THAT stop me! :lol: ... and I add to that with- https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Neck-Brace-Stabilizes-Adjustable/dp/B01M1O79MM?pd_rd_w=wGECf&content-id=amzn1.sym.9de392ec-b470-4211-949c-4070cecfa24a&pf_rd_p=9de392ec-b470-4211-949c-4070cecfa24a&pf_rd_r=WP1R2VEPP87810BAKHGZ&pd_rd_wg=cDYzj&pd_rd_r=3f7ffb8a-80b8-4ba3-ac75-b97fec1c5173&pd_rd_i=B01M1O79MM&ref_=pd_basp_d_rpt_ba_s_4_t&th=1 ...
by Theusertravel0
Sun May 18, 2025 9:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Please help in configuring Avaps Bipap on dreamstation (sleep deprived)
Replies: 0
Views: 24538

Please help in configuring Avaps Bipap on dreamstation (sleep deprived)

... device for roughly 8.5 years after being diagnosed with sleeping issues due to a scoliosis that ... the IPAP MIN and The Ti First it started with neck pain so I lowered it a bit to IPAP MIN 13 and ... in the full mask, the pain from the neck strap, the drooling that fills the mask that makes ...
by camper
Tue Apr 15, 2025 6:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Certified home sleep test kit that doesn't have nasal canola?
Replies: 13
Views: 139913

Certified home sleep test kit that doesn't have nasal canola?

... measurements (e.g., chest movement, including something like a chest strap to hold it in place), and possibly a pulse oximeter, to satisfy my ... happen most nights. I also use a Vive (hard foam) cervical collar (neck brace) and a wedge pillow (brand & model unknown; Walmart used to sell ...
by bran
Mon Feb 10, 2025 7:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Making good progress...but..?
Replies: 4
Views: 8772

Making good progress...but..?

... Leakage under 10 and events per hour 1.5. That's my lowest ever. Chin strap I'm sure keeps the mouth in a more stable condition(tried the neck brace but a side and stomach sleeper and that just did not work) plus a mouthpiece upper ...
by ejbpesca
Sun Feb 09, 2025 9:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Adjusting AHI for Positional Apneas?
Replies: 25
Views: 36334

Re: Adjusting AHI for Positional Apneas?

When sleeping on your neck, experiment with other items to reduce or stop neck kinking. Wedge pillows, no pillow, different height pillows, cervical collars. ... the positional apneas and failed. (collar, tape, chin strap, ultra-thin pillow, backstop wedge, and tennis ball." ...
by sleepyjoe123
Thu Jan 09, 2025 6:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Looking for help getting AHI down
Replies: 3
Views: 8965

Looking for help getting AHI down

... CPAP user. Equipment: Resmed Airsense 11 Resmed N20 Nasal Mask Chin Strap About me: 32 Male 6' 235 lbs (BMI 31.9) Medium length beard When I ... on their side, hence the name). However the one I bought contorted my neck in a weird way, and it didn't seem to get my AHI down, if anything it ...
by robysue1
Thu Dec 26, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: behind-the-ear cpap mask
Replies: 3
Views: 4110

Re: behind-the-ear cpap mask

... the ears might be the best option. I have now tried 6 masks that have not worked. I'm desperate! ... "freedom" to move my hair around (and off my neck) while I'm in bed on hot, sticky summer nights ... the seal is an air cushion seal, and if the straps are pulled too tight, that prevents the nasal ...
by super7pilot
Wed Dec 04, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: chin strap idea
Replies: 0
Views: 16581

chin strap idea

... a good deal of cooling. It can be used as a light winter hat or a neck scarf. They are highly breathable, light weight and long lived and NO VELCRO. https://www.buff.com/us/neckwear.html
by super7pilot
Sun Nov 17, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: chin straps for small heads
Replies: 4
Views: 2696

Re: chin straps for small heads

... from amazon. It works great and has adjustments on the top and back of neck. So easy to fit. And as the top of head strap pulls your chin up vertically and not back. It doesn't effect your comfort from having ...
by Jdougc74
Mon Nov 04, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pressure change going from a Nasal cradle to pillow mask
Replies: 7
Views: 3849

Pressure change going from a Nasal cradle to pillow mask

... I use a 5" long piece of Kinesiology tape, 4 inches wide, and a chin strap also. I just got the Caldera soft neck cushion, but it is a bit small. Even with using the last little bit of velcro, there is ...
by super7pilot
Fri Nov 01, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepy, too many arousals?
Replies: 23
Views: 33832

Re: Sleepy, too many arousals?

... the Resmed P30i. The P10 I used was great at not leaking. But the strap and the nose mounted hose input are it's weak spots. The P10 strap ... to awaken when you roll over as the hose can get wrapped around your neck/hand. The top of head hose input on the P30i does not cause one to wind ...
by Jdougc74
Sat Oct 26, 2024 8:49 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepy, too many arousals?
Replies: 23
Views: 33832

Sleepy, too many arousals?

... Sadly I had to replace that with a N30 nasal cradle mask. I am having neck surgery in Jan 2025 and the neck straps seemed to aggravate my neck issues. I am a side sleeper and have experienced the leak ...
by Nodozzz
Thu Aug 22, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cascading problems-is it my machine?
Replies: 5
Views: 3770

Cascading problems-is it my machine?

... I use the ResMed Airesense 11. I have zero mask seal anymore unless I strap the mask on so tight that I wake up with numb legs and pain in my neck and head. I even got pressure sores from strapping it so tight. If I don’t, the machine ...
by vandownbytheriver
Thu Aug 08, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to CPAP after years of tiredness & snoring
Replies: 7
Views: 62675

Re: Burned Tongue feeling after CPAP

... fungal stuff. You might try mouth tape, neck cushion, or chin strap for this. I have never heard it described as 'burning tongue' but otherwise I have no advice... I brush my teeth before bed, then tape my mouth ...