I've been using a CPAP machine for about a year now, and my gums on the top of my mouth are very swollen and bleed when I brush. I'm convinced this is a direct result of the pressure the mask puts on my upper lip at night. I have a full face mask that helps this, but it doesn't fit well and leaks of...

I've been on the hose now for about 2 weeks, and I am no longer drowsy, so that's great. BUT, I now have headaches every morning and lower back pain. I never had these issues before the CPAP, but they seem to go away (mostly) with a hot shower. It's well worth the trade-off, but I'm interested to he...

ok, it's been almost a week, and a have a few issues and questions: 1. I'm a heavy sleeper, and at some point every night so far, I've been pulling the mask off. I have no idea how much time I'm getting with it on, but I do feel better. I think my issue is that I start mouth breathing at some point ...

Thanks for the responses all, I think it is the exhaust function. Glad to have such an active and supportive community!

I just got my machine yesterday and went through my first night with it. It went pretty well, and I do feel better rested...I have a question regarding my mask though. It seems to have a leak, although I'm not sure if it's supposed to be there or not. There is an elbow L shaped joint in the front th...