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- Tue Aug 28, 2012 2:15 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Why do people give up?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7797
Re: Why do people give up?
I am about 7 weeks into my CPAP adventure and I am one of the "unlucky" ones that really struggle. I still hate it, hate everything about it. I have tried ~4 masks so far and currently using swift nasal pillows and my AHI is ~3 but with a high leakage rate. (I think thru mouth) . Pressures is at 12c...
- Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:44 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Hi, Newbe (3wks) and have some ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2405
Re: Hi, Newbe (3wks) and have some ?
Tried to take a nap today ( long story)!with my Fisher PaykEl Forma and I officially hate it. I have an appointment Thursday morning at DMS to look at all their masks/pillows. Do you think I am leaking thru my mouth? I tried to open mouth and the back flow was way weird and I didn't think I was doin...
- Mon Aug 06, 2012 4:15 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Hi, Newbe (3wks) and have some ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2405
Re: Hi, Newbe (3wks) and have some ?
Here are some screen shots of a typical night. Super curious to see what the experts say. http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh495/mnealuf/PS0000.jpg http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh495/mnealuf/PS0001.jpg http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh495/mnealuf/PS0002.jpg http://i1248.photobucket.co...
- Sun Aug 05, 2012 8:42 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Hi, Newbe (3wks) and have some ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2405
Re: Hi, Newbe (3wks) and have some ?
I started off trying a full face because I am a mouth breather and figured nasal wouldn't work. The positive pressure seemed to help and most nights I can breath with cpap. I will work on the image uploads
- Sun Aug 05, 2012 8:05 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Hi, Newbe (3wks) and have some ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2405
Hi, Newbe (3wks) and have some ?
First off I want to say I LOVE this site. I have recently be diagnosed with apnea and have had my machine for 3wks. I have learned so much from everyone here and would like some advice. I have slept poorly for years and I am having hard time adjusting to life as a hose head. At my follow up with sle...