Clenching neck and jaw all night, drowning sensations, face wrinkling, losing sense of taste

[Retal]

I also have lower-jaw clenching/discomfort. Feels like I cannot sit my tongue anywhere comfortably in my mouth. Have had it occasionally even before using CPAP, I think it was back when I used to chew gum, but it came back as soon as I started using CPAP for some reason also.

[Pugsy]

I also have lower-jaw clenching/discomfort. Feels like I cannot sit my tongue anywhere comfortably in my mouth. Have had it occasionally even before using CPAP, I think it was back when I used to chew gum, but it came back as soon as I started using CPAP for some reason also.

WOW....that's amazing since in this thread you say you haven't even been able to sleep with it yet and just started cpap.
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How are you doing Ralph? You might want to pay a little closer to your lies and keep them straight.
Have a nice day.

[Retal]

Where's the lie? I got the machine on Friday and have been using it for the past three days, the first two nights of which I've had sticky/dry mouth and clenched jaw. Could be a coincidence but I consider it is related to the machine.

Why are you being so hostile? Just because I wanted to choose the topic for my own post or are you angry that I'm anti-CPAP?

[Susie1961]

Were you able to resolve your neck muscle issue? I have the same problem, and I feel like it's destroying my life. I'm not due a new mask until next month, but thought I'd go in and get fitted for a different one and see if that helps. I wear the dreamwear one currently. I've been on CPAP for about 9 years, and it's steadily getting worse.

[zonker]

Were you able to resolve your neck muscle issue? I have the same problem, and I feel like it's destroying my life. I'm not due a new mask until next month, but thought I'd go in and get fitted for a different one and see if that helps. I wear the dreamwear one currently. I've been on CPAP for about 9 years, and it's steadily getting worse.

the op hasn't been here since july, so don't think we'll ever know.

meanwhile, you might want to start your own thread and see what help you get.

follow my newbie link for some helpful instructions for getting started on the forum.

good luck!

[Julie]

Google Torticollis and see if it fits.

[Janknitz]

Were you able to resolve your neck muscle issue? I have the same problem, and I feel like it's destroying my life. I'm not due a new mask until next month, but thought I'd go in and get fitted for a different one and see if that helps. I wear the dreamwear one currently. I've been on CPAP for about 9 years, and it's steadily getting worse.

After 9 years it's odd to attribute this to CPAP, but worth trying a new mask. If it doesn't help, you need to see your doctor. It's far more likely to be an orthopedic issue like a cervical disk problem. You may need to consult a PT about bed positioning (maybe a problem with pillows?) exercise and relaxation techniques for your neck muscles. I know getting in to actually get an exam by a doctor or PT is difficult, but so is living with constant neck pain.