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by MinerMomx3
Sat Dec 29, 2007 10:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bi-Pap vs. Auto-Pap
Replies: 3
Views: 1056

Bi-Pap vs. Auto-Pap

I'm fairly new to this CPAP thing so I'm hoping some veterans can help me with a question. I have aerophagia horribly with CPAP. Some have recommended Bi-Pap; some have recommended auto-pap. I know this sounds simple - but what is the difference?

J

by MinerMomx3
Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP and mono??
Replies: 5
Views: 1558

CPAP and mono??

Dear CPAP folk - I have read a lot of posts on this site and have found a lot fo helpful advice to try. CPAP has not been an easy experience: even at the sleep test I had trouble with aerophagia. Aerophagia continues to be a huge problem, but it kicked up silent acid reflux, so now I am on prescript...
by MinerMomx3
Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP CAUSING ACID REFLUX
Replies: 32
Views: 19761

Oops -

ONe more question: does the type of mask make a difference. I use resMed nasal pillows

J

by MinerMomx3
Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP CAUSING ACID REFLUX
Replies: 32
Views: 19761

Me too!

Thank goodness I happened upon this post! The same thing has happened to me. No tummy trouble until I started using my CPAP machine. Then aerophagia and all kinds of pain throughout my whole upper and lower abdoen. I had to lower my pressure, but the doctor won't let me lower it any more. I wake up ...
by MinerMomx3
Sun Oct 14, 2007 8:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How Long to Get Used to This?!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1564

How Long to Get Used to This?!!!!

Been trying to sleep for 2 weeks with a CPAP. Have a ResMed Elite with nasal pillows for a mask. It is a little uncomfortable, but not too bad at all. I ramp from 4-7 over 20 minutes. I have been wearing the mask while reading and watching TV to get used to it, but when I lay down to sleep, I am awa...