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by CpapPorkchop
Fri Mar 09, 2012 6:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie here, cannot fall asleep with mask on
Replies: 24
Views: 9078

Re: Newbie here, cannot fall asleep with mask on

Hello there. I am a newbie too. Going on my third week with my machine. I had a hard time with my mask at first but now i can start to get to sleep with it easier. Not saying I can fall asleep as quickly as i can without it yet but getting there. I was told it takes time and that time is different f...
by CpapPorkchop
Fri Mar 09, 2012 5:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cpap Pillow?
Replies: 13
Views: 4637

Re: Cpap Pillow?

Well thanks for all the replies! I'll check out the cpapmax. Again thanks everyone! Take care.
by CpapPorkchop
Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to lower AHI, and a few other questions.
Replies: 6
Views: 1504

Re: How to lower AHI, and a few other questions.

An AHI of below5 is considered good treatment, though some feel better with it below 2 or 3. Don't expect 0 , even normal people have a few events. Some people have more events when back sleeping, but not all. You will find some notes on this in your sleep study, get a copy of it and your titration...
by CpapPorkchop
Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to lower AHI, and a few other questions.
Replies: 6
Views: 1504

How to lower AHI, and a few other questions.

Hi all! I was wondering how to lower my AHI. I was running around 26-34 every night. Then someone suggested i sleep on my side. I did last night and it went down to 13! WOW I could not believe it. Was that just luck? Anyway I have just started using a cpap machine and am finally getting to sleep wit...
by CpapPorkchop
Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cpap Pillow?
Replies: 13
Views: 4637

Re: Cpap Pillow?

ems wrote:Do a search here on bed pillows or CPAP pillows. There are several threads about CPAP pillows.
I'll Try again. The first time i got a lot of Nasal pillow threads. Thanks though.
by CpapPorkchop
Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cpap Pillow?
Replies: 13
Views: 4637

Cpap Pillow?

Does anyone use a cpap pillow? When I turn on my side my pillow knocks my mask and pushes it out of place. Just wondered if they work and if there was a good one someone would recommend. Thanks for your time in advance.
by CpapPorkchop
Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just have to vent!
Replies: 9
Views: 2303

Re: Just have to vent!

Hello Heather i am sorry you are having such a difficult time. I am very new also and have only been on a cpap machine for about two weeks. I have not been able to get a full nights sleep using it. It will happen though. I get a little farther every night. I have also been noticing a difference duri...
by CpapPorkchop
Tue Mar 06, 2012 5:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Over two weeks on CPAP and its getting worse
Replies: 14
Views: 3159

Re: Over two weeks on CPAP and its getting worse

BigTex I'm with ya!! Hang in there. I got my machine two weeks ago and have not been able to sleep with it all night. The longest I have gone is 4 hours. I am a mouth breather so i am trying to learn to breath threw my nose at night instead of my mouth. Bottom line is it is going to take a while for...