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by sleepslikeadog
Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A firefighter in need of help...
Replies: 33
Views: 4801

Re: A firefighter in need of help...

I was determined to sleep on my back last night in preparation of a possible sleep study (as that seems to be the worst position for me waking up gasping) and I want to get used to it.  After about 45 minutes of trying to fall asleep, I did. I don't know for how long, but it felt like mere seconds, ...
by sleepslikeadog
Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: NO MORE Leaks with Forma Full Face!
Replies: 3
Views: 1176

Re: NO MORE Leaks with Forma Full Face!

i have been using forma full face mask for the last 3 years. my complaints are the foam piece falls apart after a month, foam piece is not washable. top forehead piece recently broke after i just turned over in bed with no strain on it. the top straps come out often. the forehead pads leave marks on...
by sleepslikeadog
Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OTC sleep med
Replies: 34
Views: 9523

Re: OTC sleep med

i use 3mg easy dissolve melatonin tablets. seems to work really good for me. can make me feel groogy the next day though. but alot less side effects than prescription meds.
by sleepslikeadog
Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:16 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Washing - Suggestions, Best Practices...
Replies: 15
Views: 3248

Re: Nasal Washing - Suggestions, Best Practices...

i use neilmed sinus rinse. i use filtered tap water, one packet and 42 seconds in the microwave. that kills off any stuff in the water. works great
by sleepslikeadog
Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Um no cuddles?
Replies: 23
Views: 3533

Re: Um no cuddles?

with the hose holder it makes it easier to turn over and move around in the bed. i also use a full mask
by sleepslikeadog
Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Um no cuddles?
Replies: 23
Views: 3533

Re: Um no cuddles?

i have a hose holder and it does help. it does not tug on the hose. longer hose helps.
by sleepslikeadog
Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: i cant use the CPAP
Replies: 27
Views: 4550

Re: i cant use the CPAP

with a pressure of 15 that is high. try a lower setting like 10-12cm. any mask is designed to leak that is how the exhaled air get out. also you might want to check out the setting on your cpap. respironics m cpap has 3 different settings dealings with exhalation. easy, med, and hard to exhale is wh...
by sleepslikeadog
Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Um no cuddles?
Replies: 23
Views: 3533

Re: Um no cuddles?

get yourself a longer cpap hose and a cpap hose holder. the hose holder helps keeping you from rolling over on the hose or having to wake up and make adjustments during the night.
by sleepslikeadog
Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: changing mask to respironics comfort gel full face
Replies: 0
Views: 382

changing mask to respironics comfort gel full face

i have been a cpap user for 2 years. currently using a fisher paykel forma full face mask. i am switching masks because i noticed the fisher paykel forma mask foam piece falls apart after only 1 month of use. anybody else think that this is a problem with possibly injesting the foam pieces. who else...