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