I just got the Activa and must say the seal is WONDERFUL! On the downside, the mask IS long and my problem is with the part below the "bellows" which rests on my upper lips and drives me CRAZY. If it weren't for that, it would be the PERFECT mask but I may have to give it up since I am having a hard...

May I join you all?!

Seems as if we are all members of the same "club"!

Thanks Echo. U asked my DME and they only carry the Resporonics and Resmed so I guess I will have to check online. I am a little worried about the sizing thing tho. How does one size the different brands> Thanks again.! Your DME can order ANY brand if they are willing. I would contact your insurer ...

Thanks Echo. U asked my DME and they only carry the Resporonics and Resmed so I guess I will have to check online. I am a little worried about the sizing thing tho. How does one size the different brands> Thanks again.!

Hello to all and thanks for all the valuable information/posts. I have been on CPAP for appx. 18 months and have been using the Mirage Quattro FFM, XS with the Resmed M Series CPAP. I just replace my mask with the same make/model but am STILL having problems with leaks and swelling around and under ...

CorgiGirl wrote:Music Man,

I'm sorry you are feeling mocked and manipulated. ...

I LOVE your emoticons! Where/how did you find them? All I can find are the few we have here.

WOW!

I think it's a common affliction (cause I suffer from it too!) I thought I was probably the only one LOL!

When my 02 levels dropped to 50 all I wanted to do was go to sleep. I had no energy, no motivation, and ended up in the hospital for 8 days on oxygen for 7. 86 for me is GOOD LOL!

Just curious about 02 levels and what I should be aware of. At my initial sleep study (pre CPAP), my lowest 02 level was 59%, then after CPAP, went up to 92%. Obviously 92% is better but just how bad is 59%? And I don't have any software on my machine so unless I go for another sleep study, I have ...

Hi. Not sure about this since I am relatively new to this forum but I think MOST masks do the wrinkle thing. I use the Quattro and have the imprint around my nose and cheeks. I also recently gained "saddlebags" under my eyes. If you find one that fits and does not do this, please let me know!

*HOWL*

That was a good one (and I do agree!)

my DH was just placed on BIPAP (he has congestive heart failure, diabetes and many other problems) Hi Minolta and welcome to the board. The others are giving you great advice and suggestions for your own treatment, so I'll switch to something you said that made my ears perk, regarding your husband ...

It is not unusual for those with untreated sleep apnea to sleep long hours as the body's desperate attempt to compensate for the poor quality of sleep. It's a good thing that you now can't sleep without the cpap - helps keep you on the straight and narrow. Hopefully you'll get a mask that works wel...

Minolta, the mask really IS the key to this therapy, so don't give up on that yet. While some may not find the 'perfect mask', most of us do end up finding one or two masks that work great on most nights.. just takes some hunting around. You should first check with your DME because they may allow y...