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by Carbon
Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cannot Keep Mask On
Replies: 15
Views: 3951

Re: Cannot Keep Mask On

As a happy update... The EPR on ResMed wasn't very comfortable for me. I thought back to my most recent sleep study (titration) where I had taken sleeping medicine and used the same mask I do at home (Resmed F10) but the machine provided by the sleep center was a Phillips. I decided to take a chance...
by Carbon
Wed Nov 11, 2015 9:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cannot Keep Mask On
Replies: 15
Views: 3951

Re: Cannot Keep Mask On

Thanks for the extra tips! I've tried a skullcap hat before but I'll look into some other things like that to try. I just ordered the oral (not full face) mask from cpap.com to see if that might help. Anyone know why it doesn't reccomend the oral mask if I have bruxism? I wear upper and lower (separ...
by Carbon
Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cannot Keep Mask On
Replies: 15
Views: 3951

Re: Cannot Keep Mask On

I didn't change my profile but I've been at the straight 11 pressure since my last post. I've been trying CPAP therapy since October 2014. I do see rapid increases in respiratory rate right before I take the mask off as if I'm hyperventilating but I'm not sure what would cause that. Part of the comp...
by Carbon
Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cannot Keep Mask On
Replies: 15
Views: 3951

Re: Cannot Keep Mask On

Have you tried a short term sleep aid like Ambien just to get you used to not waking up? I have tried melatonin, Klonopin, Sonata, and currently have an RX for Belsomra (20mg). I can fall asleep within minutes with the mask on (with any I've tried), but I never remember it coming off. In fact, I on...
by Carbon
Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cannot Keep Mask On
Replies: 15
Views: 3951

Re: Cannot Keep Mask On

Thank you for the advice. I went to the ENT my sleep neurologist had recommended to me. I brought my machine, all of my doctor's notes, and my sleep study/titration results. After he asked what I was there for (CPAP intolerance), I explained how I was taking my mask off in my sleep. Before I even li...
by Carbon
Thu Oct 22, 2015 4:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cannot Keep Mask On
Replies: 15
Views: 3951

Re: Cannot Keep Mask On

What are all of your settings? Please add them to your profile. Also, if you're not using Sleepyhead software, you need to get it and use it. Den . I just updated my settings in my profile. Thanks for pointing that out. I have used Sleepyhead but I need to check my most recent data. This is what I ...
by Carbon
Thu Oct 22, 2015 12:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cannot Keep Mask On
Replies: 15
Views: 3951

Re: Cannot Keep Mask On

I have not yet consulted with an ENT but I have one I can call. I'll definitely look into that. I'll also check out that mask. Thanks.
by Carbon
Thu Oct 22, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cannot Keep Mask On
Replies: 15
Views: 3951

Cannot Keep Mask On

I was diagnosed in October 2014 with OSA. At the time, I was only able to sleep about 90 minutes the entire night. I initially was sent in for a sleep study because of sleep walking, sleep talking, and waking up multiple times per night, occasionally with nightmares. My initial AHI was diagnosed as ...