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by lauriesap
Sun Jun 25, 2017 1:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New here. Used CPAP for first time last night.
Replies: 19
Views: 2996

Re: New here. Used CPAP for first time last night.

I have this machine also and it's set to Autopap. My pressure starts at the minimum which is 4. I has gone up to 5,6 or 7 through the night. I downloaded the app on my ipad and connect through Bluetooth but it was very tricky and honestly the data is the same as on the machine itself. You push in th...
by lauriesap
Fri Jun 23, 2017 7:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie and all the anxiety
Replies: 21
Views: 2453

Re: Newbie and all the anxiety

Thank you all for the warm welcome and helpful tips, I appreciate it! I was approaching full meltdown mode the last few days and this board (and finally getting approved for my dang CPAP!) has really helped me calm down. I can feel the anxiety barely holding back and I just keep telling myself, "on...
by lauriesap
Thu Jun 22, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie and all the anxiety
Replies: 21
Views: 2453

Re: Newbie and all the anxiety

Mamajess, Just with regard to the anxiety... I have felt the anxiety, depression, headaches and all of that stuff too. I hated that I was diagnosed with OSA. the idea that I would have to wear a very not sexy mask on my face for bed was devastating But once I faced reality, I couldn't wait to get my...
by lauriesap
Thu Jun 22, 2017 12:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask Leaks and facial Pain
Replies: 5
Views: 1108

Re: Mask Leaks and facial Pain

Hi J! I'm new to this too. This is my first post here. I got my auto-cpap last Wednesday. I have the wisp nasal mask and the first two nights it was too tight (adjusted by the company rep) and it caused my face to have a really bad breakout. I loosened it and now it's a lot better. I also breath fro...