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by usmccop
Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Mask Issues
Replies: 4
Views: 909

Re: Nasal Mask Issues

Been there, done that. As the other poster said keep trying different masks. It takes time, but don't give up. I'm a relatively new CPAP user. When I started (about 3 months ago), I was fitted (sort of) with a full face mask. After 3 frustrating months of taking the mask off in the middle of the nig...
by usmccop
Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pillows and leaks
Replies: 7
Views: 1352

Re: Pillows and leaks

I have the same prob with the Temperpedic pillow. I switched to a cheap pillow.
by usmccop
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP is a disaster
Replies: 9
Views: 1932

Re: CPAP is a disaster

I been using a cpap machine for about 4 months. I feel worse in the AM then I ever have. Most nights I can't leave it on all night. Any help would be great, just want a good nights sleep !! HELP You shouldn't be feeling like this. Something is not right. You need to get your pressure setting checke...
by usmccop
Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 2nd day of CPAP Machine
Replies: 7
Views: 1270

Re: 2nd day of CPAP Machine

Hello , today was the second day use of CPAP machine for me , I woke up at 2:00am and took a while to get back to sleep but woke up in the morning feeling totally energetic! i think this may just work for me , how do I get used to it ? I feel that my body is fighting getting used to it Give it a fe...
by usmccop
Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How does your boss treat you concerning CPAP?
Replies: 37
Views: 5398

Re: How does your boss treat you concerning CPAP?

I am by no means a skinny or slim person. In fact I am overweight and I am the first to admit it but I really don't find it fair for others to judge someone diagnosed with sleep apnea and say that you wouldn't have that problem if you would lose weight. Well, that is what my boss has told me, on se...
by usmccop
Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie Question: Does mask type affect pressure need?
Replies: 11
Views: 2040

Re: Newbie Question: Does mask type affect pressure need?

My mouth mask w/ nasal pillows worked great too, but after 3-4 days it just leaked like crazy. I kept waking up from the shhhhhhhhhhh noise. I tried everything to correct it with no avail (head straps, different size pillows, medical tape, duct tape , etc. You're right- different strokes for differe...
by usmccop
Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie Question: Does mask type affect pressure need?
Replies: 11
Views: 2040

Re: Newbie Question: Does mask type affect pressure need?

I apologize if this has been asked before. On Wednesday afternoon (8/11) the DME is coming to my house and setting me up with my BiPAP, mask, & etc. I am both looking forward to this and apprehensive as that means tomorrow I start my lifelong membership in the hose-head brigade and I will start my ...
by usmccop
Sun Aug 08, 2010 2:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Pillows
Replies: 11
Views: 2000

Re: Nasal Pillows

I cannot get these pillows to seat. I've went from small to large and they leak when I sleep. Any ideas? I wake up in the middle of the night from the noise of the leaking air. The pillows/nostrils do not leave my nostrils, but air leaks from my nose area.
by usmccop
Fri Aug 06, 2010 10:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: sleep deprived!
Replies: 7
Views: 1415

Re: sleep deprived!

I want to change my pressure on my CPAP as I am not sleeping and I am getting pretty sleep deprived and have to wait until August for a doctors appointment.....I have a Resmed S8 Elite II machine if anyone can tell me how to up it a bit it would be greatly appreciated! Bec TRY THIS. I HAVE THE SAME...
by usmccop
Fri Aug 06, 2010 10:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The Flu and Cpap - No Joke!
Replies: 17
Views: 3798

Re: The Flu and Cpap - No Joke!

I never thought about the CPAP and the flu. That would suck. When the time comes for me,I doubt I'll use the CPAP. When I get the real flu, my whole body aches- even my hair
by usmccop
Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: HELP! cleaning
Replies: 11
Views: 4574

Re: HELP! cleaning

Just use a basic detergent (dish soap) with warm water; that's all is needed.
by usmccop
Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: sleeping on my back with apap ?
Replies: 10
Views: 1548

Re: sleeping on my back with apap ?

Also, when you sleep on your back, without treatment, it make it increases apneas.
by usmccop
Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I feel sort of "normal" again
Replies: 9
Views: 1339

Re: I feel sort of "normal" again

My nose mask had a little leak. Got it fixed. Damn I had a very refreshing day.
by usmccop
Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
Replies: 770
Views: 3965171

Re: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.

My 4th night... I feel so much better. No problems with the mask at all!!