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by cpax
Sun Sep 09, 2012 11:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 1 year anniversary
Replies: 9
Views: 2098

1 year anniversary

I'm celebrating my one-year anniversary on CPAP. I remember the first few weeks were tough, getting used to the mask, etc. This forum played a huge part in helping me get through that. So I wanted to say thanks to this community, I couldn't have done it without you.
by cpax
Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can anyone recommend a good full face mask?
Replies: 11
Views: 1752

Re: Can anyone recommend a good full face mask?

I've been using the Mirage Quattro for a couple of months and it works well for me. I had nose bridge sore issues with my original F&P nasal mask but have had none with the Resmed.
by cpax
Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Res Med Quattro FX Mask
Replies: 7
Views: 1401

Re: Res Med Quattro FX Mask

I've had mine for a couple of months and I quite like it. It fits well and seals well and the over-all comfort is good. My nose and sinuses aren't great but with the FFM I don't have to worry about them.
by cpax
Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Fitbit for sleep monitoring
Replies: 24
Views: 10502

Fitbit for sleep monitoring

I have a basic (dumb) machine and it provides me with no data on how I'm sleeping. I heard that the Fitbit which you're supposed to wear on your wrist can do some basic sleep tracking. I'm thinking of getting one anyway to monitor my daily exercise but I was wondering if anyone here has tried it for...
by cpax
Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Waking up with a stiff neck
Replies: 9
Views: 3307

Re: Waking up with a stiff neck

My mattress and pillow are only a couple of months old. I've tried sleeping w/o a pillow, two pillows, one pillow, doesn't seem to make a difference. I sleep mostly on my side. Before CPAP I was a tummy sleeper but I can't seem to do this w/o mask leaks. I try sleeping on my back but that is, as we ...
by cpax
Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Waking up with a stiff neck
Replies: 9
Views: 3307

Waking up with a stiff neck

I seem to wake up every day with a stiff neck. A quick application of liniment takes care of it but I was wondering if others have had this issue and who they felt with it.
by cpax
Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using new mask
Replies: 10
Views: 2728

Re: Using new mask

Yeah unfortunately my machine give me *no* data about my sleep. Had I known how important that was when I first got it I would have opted for one that does. So I can only judge by how I'm feeling through the day.
by cpax
Sun Mar 18, 2012 7:35 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using new mask
Replies: 10
Views: 2728

Re: Using new mask

Why do you want to sleep on your back - it is the worst position for apneas to occur and we try hard not to 'be' there if we can avoid it. I just find with the mask and hose that's the easiest way to sleep. My old way of sleeping was on my stomach but I haven't been able to make that work with the ...
by cpax
Sun Mar 18, 2012 7:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using new mask
Replies: 10
Views: 2728

Re: Using new mask

Why are people that use FF Masks Fools? Bloody auto correct! Sorry, I honestly don't know how that happened. I truly meant to say people. I should have proofed more carefully. God no, I'm not calling anyone on here a fool. Sorry all. Finger fart I guess. I edited the original post, the word I was g...
by cpax
Sun Mar 18, 2012 6:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using new mask
Replies: 10
Views: 2728

Using new mask

I just switched from a nasal mask to a full-face. Seems to be working well. The only thing I have found with this one and a hybrid I tried is that I cannot sleep on my back at all. Then I get apneas which the mask can't seem to deal with. I don't know if it's because the pressure is spread out one a...
by cpax
Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best Full Face mask, non-Resmed
Replies: 9
Views: 2093

Re: Best Full Face mask, non-Resmed

Thank-you everyone for the suggestions I will follow up on those other sites.
by cpax
Tue Dec 20, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best Full Face mask, non-Resmed
Replies: 9
Views: 2093

Best Full Face mask, non-Resmed

I'm am planning to get a full face mask. I tried the Resmed Mirage Quattro and quite liked. The problem is that it is ridiculously expensive to buy it here in Ontario Canada. CPAP.com say they can't ship Resmed to Canada. So any suggestions as to what a comparable model that WILL ship to Canada woul...
by cpax
Fri Nov 25, 2011 1:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP wipe question
Replies: 9
Views: 2992

Re: CPAP wipe question

I use unscented Lysol wipes.
by cpax
Fri Nov 25, 2011 1:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Day four, Arggghhh, cheer me up.......
Replies: 29
Views: 3687

Re: Day four, Arggghhh, cheer me up.......

I struggled in the beginning too with panic and all that. I soon gave up on the ramp up feature, works better without. Someone on here told me to work on the comfort issues so that's what I've been doing. I'm just coming up on 3 months on the therapy. Like you I have a basic machine set at 9. I boug...
by cpax
Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Apnea Poem
Replies: 12
Views: 1852

Re: Apnea Poem

Thanks everyone, glad you liked it.