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by jnoc2003
Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trouble Adjusting
Replies: 11
Views: 1242

Re: Trouble Adjusting

Welcome to the forum. Did you have so much trouble falling asleep or staying asleep prior to starting cpap? Unfortunately starting cpap does make insomnia a lot worse for some people....there's a time and place for meds (either OTC or RX) and maybe you are at that place. Talk to your doctor about i...
by jnoc2003
Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trouble Adjusting
Replies: 11
Views: 1242

Re: Trouble Adjusting

Sorry to hear it's been rough going, but good on you for your determination to stick to it. A couple of thoughts: Could you let us know your starting pressure, your pressure range, and your diagnosed AHI? Try using the machine during the day, sitting up, while reading or watching TV. This is just t...
by jnoc2003
Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trouble Adjusting
Replies: 11
Views: 1242

Trouble Adjusting

Hey everyone, new to the forum and looking for advice. I'm going on day 3 with my CPAP and I'm having trouble falling asleep. I used the machine for about 5 and half hours on the first night and about 5 hours the following night. Each night I took zquil to help me fall asleep faster as it usually ta...