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by Bugdude
Sun Jan 01, 2012 1:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pillow Recommendations
Replies: 16
Views: 3734

Re: Pillow Recommendations

I use a dense latex pillow. It provides support without your head sinking in to it and thus pushing the mask off your face. I paid $20 from CostCo.
by Bugdude
Sun Jan 01, 2012 12:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hypersomnolence and my sleep apnea
Replies: 26
Views: 6721

Re: Hypersomnolence and my sleep apnea

My thoughts are with such a high pressure, I have to wonder if you're getting mouth leakage with your nasal mask. I know you say you believe you don't, but it's easy to not notice or realise you're mouth is farting at night.

Try getting a loan of a FF mask: you've got nothing to lose.
by Bugdude
Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: sleep test with bad allergy symptoms?
Replies: 5
Views: 1475

Re: sleep test with bad allergy symptoms?

As long as you're able to sustain at least an hour of continuous sleep it should be enough for the study.
by Bugdude
Sat Jul 09, 2011 6:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is there a CPAP Honeymoon Syndrome??
Replies: 27
Views: 8263

Re: Is there a CPAP Honeymoon Syndrome??

I've been going the honeymoon too and for me, as suggested above, I think the problem is with the mask no longer sealing properly. When my mask leaks, it blows on my eyes and disturbs my sleep. I think my problem is from dieting, exercise and CPAP therapy, so I've lost weight, so my face isn't as pu...
by Bugdude
Sat Jul 09, 2011 6:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: sleep test with bad allergy symptoms?
Replies: 5
Views: 1475

Re: sleep test with bad allergy symptoms?

Are you still able to sleep?
by Bugdude
Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:35 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Doctor Fobs Me Off
Replies: 10
Views: 1796

Re: Doctor Fobs Me Off

Here's a novel idea: get another doctor?
by Bugdude
Tue May 24, 2011 3:38 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Getting major leaks with Quattro FX.
Replies: 9
Views: 3628

Re: Getting major leaks with Quattro FX.

I had the same problem when I got my FX. The solution for me was to get a larger-sized headgear: this allowed the mask to sit properly on my nose and not ride up.
by Bugdude
Tue May 17, 2011 2:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Storing mask between usage
Replies: 13
Views: 6140

Re: Storing mask between usage

Where ever it falls when I take it off in the morning.
by Bugdude
Mon May 16, 2011 3:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Air rushes suddenly into my mouth
Replies: 6
Views: 2173

Re: Air rushes suddenly into my mouth

Sounds like your pressure is going up to high and you're getting mouth-leaking.

You might need a chin strap etc, or a full-face mask.
by Bugdude
Thu May 05, 2011 7:26 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SD CARD
Replies: 10
Views: 3399

Re: SD CARD

You need the ResScan software from ResMed, and an SD card reader of some description.
by Bugdude
Thu May 05, 2011 7:25 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Removing Mask
Replies: 12
Views: 2957

Re: Removing Mask

Try turning ramp and EPR off (EPR is how much of a pressure drop on exhalation): veterans of CPAP prefer to have these features off.
by Bugdude
Thu May 05, 2011 7:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: leaks when supine: might pad-a-cheek liner help?
Replies: 7
Views: 2658

Re: leaks when supine: might pad-a-cheek liner help?

I've just got my pad-a-cheek liner and I'm finding it's not an improvement for the FX as it was for the Mirage. I'm going to give it one more night after giving it some tweaks. I think the liner needs some design improvements though. But for me I find the FX is more likely to leak when I'm on my sid...
by Bugdude
Thu May 05, 2011 6:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Removing Mask
Replies: 12
Views: 2957

Re: Removing Mask

Check to make sure your mask isn't leaking: the leaking could be blowing into your eyes etc, annoying you and you're ripping the mask off. Also tweak your climate settings and see if it helps your sinus issues - your nose might be getting blocked, so you struggle to breath and rip your mask off. Las...
by Bugdude
Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 26-year Old Man Dies During Sleep Study
Replies: 110
Views: 37080

Re: 26-year Old Man Dies During Sleep Study

My gut feeling in this instance is the man in question suffered from schizophrenia and/or a really bad case of sleep walking. I guess he had some form of freakout having all the sensors etc on him.
by Bugdude
Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Could food Sensativities be causing my fatigue?
Replies: 11
Views: 2456

Re: Could food Sensativities be causing my fatigue?

As someone who is now on a low FODMAP diet after many many years trying to find out the cause of my digestive issues, I've done lots of research. Yes a food intolerance can cause chronic fatigue, "brain fog", low motivation, etc. But they're not common, so I wouldn't go off half-cocked and start cut...