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by NHBear
Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Full Face Mask & Snoring!
Replies: 3
Views: 1725

Full Face Mask & Snoring!

Greetings all..... Whats up with me snoring like my old pre-CPAP self during my first night with a full face mask? I received my first FF mask yesterday from my DME (a ComfortFull 2 Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear). Previously (for one month) used the Swift Nasal Pillows, which, I actually loved, ...
by NHBear
Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal dryness
Replies: 7
Views: 1757

Nasal Dryness

I am anew user as well (3 weeks now), and use the nasal pillows. It was great until a week ago when I was experiencing some sores on the inner part of my nares. I now rub a little bacitracin (or any antibiotic salve) on the inside of my nose before bed, and once I wake up. Since I did that, everthin...
by NHBear
Wed Aug 30, 2006 2:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What would cause you to become compliant?
Replies: 20
Views: 5453

Compliance

I think the biggest help is forums like these....Seriously. I was started on CPAP 6 years ago and tried using it faithfully for 6 months, always ripping the mask off in the middle of the night, never knowing when it came off. The DME tried a couple different masks, and a chin strap, but not too help...
by NHBear
Tue Aug 29, 2006 5:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Machine
Replies: 8
Views: 1680

New user question...

As an adjunct question, and it may be silly, but do I need to have the DME 'turn-on' this ability. I scroll through the LCD read-out and it really gives just hours used. I do have the card inserted and the DME just sent me a replacement so I can mail the current one back to them. It doesn't give any...
by NHBear
Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: breathing and c-flex
Replies: 18
Views: 3982

Difficulty

I began CPAP therapy 6 years ago and it was a failure. I would wake up tons of times, and would find my mask on the floor beside the bed. tried a chin strap, multiple masks, nothing worked. Ended up having the UPPP surgery, being discouraged, and ignored the condition for 5 years. STUPID. I re-enter...
by NHBear
Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Guy Stuff
Replies: 27
Views: 7802

Guy Stuff

I also was concerned about this, but that is one reason I sought treatment again (diagnosed 6 years ago, but unable to tolerate CPAP then). I have been on CPAP again for 2 weeks and feeling a bit better. I know the energy level will increase. One HUGE factor in my opinion is the mental state / depre...