zonker wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 03, 2022 9:03 pm

that could be the glass of wine i've had interfering!

whatever works for you. just let me know, will you?

Haha a well-deserved glass of wine.

And yes I will let you know. I have a different plan tonight using the scunci; I'll let you know if it's successful.

Really appreciate your rapid and in-depth response. Just got back from the Walgreens near my place and bought a pack of 5. They're $8.99 here now ha, I suppose a sign of the times. I think I'll give the F20 full face mask another shot tonight, now with a trimmed beard. If it's as bad as last night, ...

and pls DO report back, even if it's to say that none of it worked for you. Appreciate everyone's responses. Zonker I finally received the Resmed F20 airtouch (memory foam) face mask yesterday and had a miserable time last night. Ended up taking it off. The problem was that to be able to get a dece...

Two more questions actually before I give this a try. I sleep with only boxers on and unless really cold don't usually have sheets on (don't like it warm when I sleep). Doesn't this setup keep you warm? Second, do you feel that both the cervical collar and scunci rig are necessary? Just one or the o...

Hi all, Relatively new to cpap, started about a month ago. My biggest problem seems to be with mouth leak. As I have a beard, I decided on trying nasal masks to start with. like jlfinkels, i use a firm foam cervical collar. i also use the scunci method-https://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=10897...

Hey Billy, Apologies ahead of time I haven't gone through the whole thread (long thread) so I may be repeating some of what has already been said, but a couple thoughts came to mind. Have you had recent blood tests? Including TSH (thyroid check). Do you feel like you might be an overall anxious pers...

Sounds like an interesting article. Unfortunately I can't read it bc I don't have a NYT subscription.

My questions are: 1. Is anyone familiar with a full face mask that is effective and comfortable in guys with beards? 2. Any other experiences from anyone who has had a similar situation? It depends on the length and/or coarseness of ones beard. I have a full beard trimmed fairly short most of the t...

I’ve had similar issues with mouth leaks with a P10 which I solved with a soft cervical collar. If you want to stay with a full face mask, if you trim the hairs under where the mask sits it should seal fine after that. I use a Resmed AirFit F20 (silicon seal) when my allergies are flaring and by ke...

Hi all, Relatively new to cpap, started about a month ago. My biggest problem seems to be with mouth leak. As I have a beard, I decided on trying nasal masks to start with. I've tried the resmed p10, philips nasal pillow and philips under the nose. The p10 seems to be the best. Unfortunately with al...

The fact that you say you haven't felt any improvement since beginning this self-titration journey in March is somewhat discouraging, and again makes me wonder if there are other factors at play. But I wish you luck, sincerely

Chin straps are meant to be GENTLE reminders to keep the mouth shut but they are often used as vise grips to try to force the mouth shut and this alters the airway/jaw position and simply won't work anyway. Clamp your teeth together closed position...part your lips slightly....you can breathe just ...

Anyone here that uses a nasal mask and has found a solution to mouth breathing? I've heard of taping the mouth shut but my beard would make that difficult too. Anyone with experience here? Thanks i rock a beard as well, so mouth tape is right out. i use a firm foam cervical collar. these can be had...

Many here use a cervical collar to help keep their mouth shut. I found that too hot for me. I was a mouth breather and found that using a sporting goods mouth guard helpful, believe it or not. Biting on it keeps you from grinding your teeth which often develops once you start getting REM sleep, Of ...

I'm glad you're receiving medical care and had a recent thyroid check. As you know, one of the most common symptoms in hypothyroidism is fatigue. I really hope you can work out your insurance and get a sleep study, with cpap titration. It's amazing how much information one night at a good sleep lab ...