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by Lauratee
Wed Jan 28, 2015 12:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: When do I need an in hospital study done
Replies: 4
Views: 909

When do I need an in hospital study done

I have been on cpap machine for 6 months with oxygen I am still having apneas now they say I am having both obstructive and central apneas I have changed masks because the nasal mask I had kept leaking They just did another oximetry test without oxygen and I normally use oxygen with my cpap They sai...
by Lauratee
Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:16 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbies unintuitive advice from sleep lab
Replies: 21
Views: 2485

Re: Newbies unintuitive advice from sleep lab

I have tried three mask this last week. Now I am experiencing anxiety and I can't fall asleep I try between 900 and at 1:30 I am so freaked out about not sleeping at all I take mask off. I will still keep trying but I am noticing I am not looking forward to going to sleep. I have tried two sizes on ...
by Lauratee
Sun Jun 29, 2014 10:06 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleeping aids
Replies: 7
Views: 992

Sleeping aids

I'm pulling my mask off at night while sleeping Should I take a sleep aid for a couple of weeks until my body adjusts to mask I started a week ago with nasal pillow and now I'm using masks that just covers nose I've adjusted ramp time but still feel like I'm suffocating Any advice FYI I'm really aga...
by Lauratee
Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Feeling like I cannot breathe with nasal pillow
Replies: 5
Views: 2000

Feeling like I cannot breathe with nasal pillow

I was just diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea and having trouble with masks. I am waking up in middle of night feeling like I can't breath. I know I can but it gets so bad I take the masks off. Any suggestions? I am going to try a mask tonight that covers my entire nose I'm hoping I will ...