Hey so I have an update. I was experiencing mask fit issues with the large airfit f10, so went with the used medium quattro fx full face mask that i bought with the machine. I bought a new cushion, but i experienced irritation with the cushion and also had to tighten the mask too much in order to el...

Thanks for all the advice Pugsy! I will make the changes to sleepyhead and definitely just work on eliminating the leaks!

Okay so I just had my first night's sleep at home on cpap/apap. I'm definitely feeling much much better than before, but I did wake up several times throughout the night either because of an apnea event or because the mask was leaking and caused me to have a very dry mouth, therefore having to adjus...

RustyShackleford wrote:I've been using the Airfit F10 for over a month now. I sleep on both sides and my back. It leaks occasionally when I'm on my side but it's usually a quick fix. Very little leaking when I'm on my back. It's been great so far.

That's good to hear! Thanks!

Do you have chronic nasal issues that mandate that you mouth breathe? If not, you might want to investigate a nasal interface mask at some time in the future...like the nasal pillow mask that I use. A lot less "stuff" on the face and so much easier to side sleep or even sleep on my stomach. Just a ...

Great input Pugsy! I just started reading your sticky on sleepyhead. I'm definitely going to need some help interpreting my first sleep report, which i will post first thing tomorrow morning once I wake up and import it into sleepyhead! I think i may start with apap mode actually, with the minimum o...

Here's the information about the F & P RT040 https://www.fphcare.com/products/freemotion-vented-full-face-mask/ Yes...you can wash these masks and actually use hot water if you wish. I wouldn't boil them but I would use hot water from the tap. Hot soapy water will kill the bulk of any germs that mi...

Yes...EPR is available no matter which mode and functions the same in both modes. If you are wanting to use EPR and at a pressure of 13 I think it will be more comfortable for you...we might have to adjust the pressure upwards just a little to compensate for the drop during exhale but cross that br...

If 13 was what was advised....I usually like to start apap mode maybe 2 cm below titrated pressure recommendation and maybe use 2 to 4 above it for the range maximum. The machine won't go there if it doesn't think it has a reason to go there. Usually the titrated fixed pressure recommendation is a ...

Hello everyone, So my report from my cpap titration has still not been finished and sent to my physician. I've seen from the pundits of this forum that it's best to take your therapy into your own hands once you have the necessary knowledge (and with the help of the experienced and knowledgable memb...

I hate to say it but it's not easy. The Durable Medical Equipment people that supply CPAP equipment, etc., to patients, all vary -- some have offices you can go to and try on masks, while others come to your home with supplies and fit you for masks. But in each case I have seen, ANY doctor can writ...

Just a word to the wise. The weight gain you experienced isn't "just" because of apnea. Sleep Apnea and the elevated stress hormones from apnea mess with your metabolic hormones--INSULIN, leptin, ghrelin, and thyroid. So you need a thorough endocrinology work up to look for metabolic syndrome, adre...

Thank you so much, everybody! I will schedule an appointment with my primary care physician and do my research on the various different machines and masks. My sleep technician told me that I could go to my home health provider to try on different masks (and also try different machines?). I do not kn...

Hello everyone, I'm currently 23 years old, and over the past 6-7 years I have been steadily gaining weight. I went from about 165 lbs in sophomore year of highschool (2008) to 234 lbs currently (mostly centered around my gut/belly). I had always wondered what was going on and causing the weight gai...