Thanks to those who responded. I got the best news possible when we returned for another appointment! Her test results that since losing weight she has no sleep apnea when lying on her side. So...she's off the CPAP and sleeps with tennis balls sewn onto the back of a t-shirt so she doesn't sleep on ...

A REM behavior disturbance has jujst been tentatively diagnosed. It may be that this is the time when she takes her mask off. We've come back to the full face mask after many trials of others. She's 33. I'm also wondering about one of those machines with an alarm that goes off when the mask does. Th...

It seems to me that the straps to hold the mask on with are as important as the mask. Any recommendations for attaching the ResMed Ultra Mirage Full Face Mask? My Downs daughter's mask keeps coming off during the night.

The doctor suspects my daughter may have a REM behavior disorder. Does anyone have any experience/knowledge about this disorder?

Sorry if this has already been discussed but I just saw the info on it today and wonder if it is really comfortable. One of the testators said it was good but took him about 3 weeks to adjust to. Still looking for the best way to keep my daughter's mask on. What's the worst thing about it?

I think this is the only place in the world I would have been able to find so much information on my problem. The internet and this forum are a godsend.

Sorry I forgot to reply to your questions. Her mask is now a full face mask, which works better than the little nose mask. Many attachment caps have been tried, and a chin strap. Part of the attachment cap she's using now sticks up in the air--I think it's for a head with more top to it. Mine does, ...

My daughter is an adult with Downs Syndrome who has severe chronic sleep apnea and wears a CPAP mask for this. Either she takes it off while sleeping or it slips off. She may have untreated PRLM also. Due to some changes in funding, her quality of life will be significantly lessened unless we can di...

When I go to FAQ I don't know what line to click on to get in.