That happens to me when I first start to fall asleep sometimes. I only know I am not breathing because I kind of awak suddenly with a dizzy feeling in my head like there is no oxygen. It's acutally quite scary.

Are you saying that you think having sleep apnea has caused you weight gain? I ask because I have put on almost 17 pounds this past year and was just diagnosed a few months ago with sleep apnea. It doesn't seem like a regular weight gain, most of it in my stomach. Almost like I have bloated up. My b...

I did wear the mask looser however when I end up on my back, my jaw tends to drop open and I do have leaks which causes me to wake up. I am currently using a full mask as I do open my mouth occasionally when I sleep. This is so dissapointing. I thought once I had the cpap, i would start sleeping thr...

Thanks Collegegirl. I will definately look into it.

Well I gues I will not be getting neither as Resmed does not allow patients to purchase the software, it is for clinicians only.


I'm just full of dissapointments this morning.

I am new to using Cpap and have been reading a lot of differnent articles about the card reader and software. Do you need to software to be able to read the card? I looked up a card reader for S8 Resmed series for about 60 dollars, but do I need the software also?

I was just reading up on side affects at Cpap.com and I definately had my top strap too tight. It sounds like they are pressure bumps. I hope the swelling goes down somewhat before I have to go to work. I will try to loosen the straps as much as I can tonight with any leaks. If I have a problem with...

Thanks, I will give it a shot. I was so excited about starting my therapy to be able to start feeling better during the day and I am disappointed now.