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by JAP6040
Thu May 24, 2007 8:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Headgear and Hairstyles
Replies: 16
Views: 4374

I slip the headgear on first, so it hangs down by my chin, then use a scrunchie to pull all my hair into a ponytail on the top of my head - yeah I know very pretty - then pull the mask up and in place - all the hair out of the way. My hair is very fine and to past my shoulders. If I leave my hair do...
by JAP6040
Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How can I encourage my sister to resume CPAP
Replies: 2
Views: 786

How can I encourage my sister to resume CPAP

How do I get my sister to resume CPAP therapy? She actually started before I did, and now won't use her machine because she's afraid she won't hear her 5 year old son who sleeps in the next room in the night.

by JAP6040
Sun Jan 21, 2007 8:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 'Secaris' lubricating nasal gel
Replies: 5
Views: 11848

I've used Ayr's Aloe Saline Nasal Gel. It works great, and I heard about it here on this board. thanks to all who share info.
by JAP6040
Sun Dec 03, 2006 10:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Has anyone else had these experiences with these masks
Replies: 10
Views: 2594

still very new at this, but after trying a Comfort Gel at my sleep study, and the comfort Lite II medium and small, I've found best results with the small pillows - I am so excited, I've slept 2 nights all the way through!!! I am so grateful to this board for all the info - I'm still learning, but l...
by JAP6040
Sun Nov 19, 2006 11:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Four weeks on CPAP and counting!
Replies: 9
Views: 2256

Wow, thanks for the encouragement! I have only been using CPAP for 1 week. I also feel that "zombie" feeling in the morning - good to know it's not just me! I did notice that I didn't nearly nod off in church today! That's an improvement! Before I didn't want to nod off, but couldn't help it before....