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by stmykael
Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FFM putting pressure on my lower teeth
Replies: 7
Views: 1441

Re: FFM putting pressure on my lower teeth

I have the same problem with the Quattro--it shifted my lower teeth because I lay primarily on one side and I've had some dental issues as a result. I don't know that there's a solution if you must use a full face mask. I try to use a nasal mask (Wisp) most of the time, but when allergies are bothe...
by stmykael
Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FFM putting pressure on my lower teeth
Replies: 7
Views: 1441

Re: FFM putting pressure on my lower teeth

That's what I was wondering. Is the mask too small? Is it riding up to your teeth or is that where you have it to start with? The bottom of the seal should sit between your chin and lower lip........and preferably below your teeth. And, the upper part should be (approximately) on the upper part of y...
by stmykael
Fri Nov 06, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FFM putting pressure on my lower teeth
Replies: 7
Views: 1441

FFM putting pressure on my lower teeth

Every morning when i wake up it feels my lower teeth are getting loose. it seems the FFM is putting a lot of pressure on my lower teeth. i do not record any alarming leaks and looks like mask fit is almost perfect. In fact i'm really enjoying my therapy because i now have lot of energy during the da...
by stmykael
Fri Sep 25, 2015 8:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Waking up with a bloated stomach
Replies: 4
Views: 1064

Re: Waking up with a bloated stomach

Are you using EPR exhale relief? If so at what setting? If not, you might turn it on and use it and see if it helps. Do you know about EPR? It's explained here and now to get to it if you don't know. https://sleep.tnet.com/home/files/resmed-airsense-10-clinical-guide.pdf Using EPR lowers the pressu...
by stmykael
Fri Sep 25, 2015 8:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Waking up with a bloated stomach
Replies: 4
Views: 1064

Re: Waking up with a bloated stomach

We call it aerophagia. It's quite common. Some people have it worse than others. You can search the forum for it and read about the various things people have tried. There's also some general information here http://www.cpaptalk.com/wiki/index.php/Aerophagia What machine are you using and what sett...
by stmykael
Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Waking up with a bloated stomach
Replies: 4
Views: 1064

Waking up with a bloated stomach

Is there anyone else who wakes up with a bloated stomach after using CPAP? why does this happen? any remedy to this ? Thanks
by stmykael
Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does CPAP therapy completely solve Sleep Apnea?
Replies: 7
Views: 1615

Does CPAP therapy completely solve Sleep Apnea?

I just started CPAP therapy at the beginning of this month and i am curious to know if this is something i will have to be on for the rest of my life? Does CPAP therapy after a while completely eradicate apneas? Thanks