I used to have problems staying asleep too. Then my shrink put me on 1 mg of Risperdal for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (that's another topic altogether). One of the side effects is, as soon as you take it, you need to go to sleep. So they reccomend taking it before bed. I sleep right through the night because of it!
Unfortunately, it's not an OTC med, and most doctors might not want to prescribe just for the favorable side effect.
I reached my 1 Year Anniversary on Saturday
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| Mask: AirTouch™ F20 Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
| Additional Comments: 12 year REMStar Auto M Series machine. (Built like a tank)Pressure Setting: 10 cmH2O, Black felt snuggly cover on hose. |
[quote="Patzee"]Kudos to each of you who are celebrating your anniversaries and to those about to! Inspirational! Rays of hope for our fellow travelers on this complex CPAP Road.
I too finally discovered the Activa (shallow size) and have stayed contentedly with it ever since. I follow RestedGal’s offering of
n-e-v-e-r taking it apart for cleaning - had I not seen her post, I wouldn’t have bought it where it has so many parts (she is my CPAP Mother-Earth! Forever-thanks dear RestedGal... & many others.)
Agree w/ jstmythe-Joyce 100% ‘bout this mask's cushion needing to be switched out at regular (for me 3 month) intervals. AND it likes to be really clean on top of a super clean face ( though I only wash the system thoroughly once weekly, and use a clean wet-washcloth on it nightly - quick swab-out particularly where it touches skin. It works elegantly for me when I handle it in these ways.
After putting the mask on each night, you might try the hint someone posted 'bout doing the Bewitched bunny-nose twitch that Samantha did, and then take notice of the “feel”- is the mask centered over your nose, i.e. your nose aligned in the center of the cushion’s triangle? If not, put your index fingers up to the cushion sides, lift mask off your face somewhat, and reposition to center, push in and down on the cushion and hold a second (for the suction to kick in.)
Might also consider taking another look at your current hose management. Was it Rested Gal who came up with the hang-hose-from the-ceiling idea and posted the great photos of the Hillman® Adjust-A-Hook in action? Anybody know that link on our forum to the written description and the several color photos, and who to credit? I couldn’t find it doing a search. That allows an active sleeper to move freely with the hose tracking happily with each toss n’ turn, which really assists the mask in maintaining it’s seal to the face. After I bought that Adjust-A-Hook on line, I ran up on it at a better price at our Lowe’s...never expected to find it in our small town!
I ‘m so grateful to hear other’s sharing info on the same mask I happen to use. Thanks!
I too finally discovered the Activa (shallow size) and have stayed contentedly with it ever since. I follow RestedGal’s offering of
n-e-v-e-r taking it apart for cleaning - had I not seen her post, I wouldn’t have bought it where it has so many parts (she is my CPAP Mother-Earth! Forever-thanks dear RestedGal... & many others.)
Agree w/ jstmythe-Joyce 100% ‘bout this mask's cushion needing to be switched out at regular (for me 3 month) intervals. AND it likes to be really clean on top of a super clean face ( though I only wash the system thoroughly once weekly, and use a clean wet-washcloth on it nightly - quick swab-out particularly where it touches skin. It works elegantly for me when I handle it in these ways.
After putting the mask on each night, you might try the hint someone posted 'bout doing the Bewitched bunny-nose twitch that Samantha did, and then take notice of the “feel”- is the mask centered over your nose, i.e. your nose aligned in the center of the cushion’s triangle? If not, put your index fingers up to the cushion sides, lift mask off your face somewhat, and reposition to center, push in and down on the cushion and hold a second (for the suction to kick in.)
Might also consider taking another look at your current hose management. Was it Rested Gal who came up with the hang-hose-from the-ceiling idea and posted the great photos of the Hillman® Adjust-A-Hook in action? Anybody know that link on our forum to the written description and the several color photos, and who to credit? I couldn’t find it doing a search. That allows an active sleeper to move freely with the hose tracking happily with each toss n’ turn, which really assists the mask in maintaining it’s seal to the face. After I bought that Adjust-A-Hook on line, I ran up on it at a better price at our Lowe’s...never expected to find it in our small town!
I ‘m so grateful to hear other’s sharing info on the same mask I happen to use. Thanks!
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| Mask: Mirage Activa™ LT Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear |
| Additional Comments: HC100 HH, , Activa Orig. (w/Activa LT cushion), Activa LT, Pur Sleep, Pad A Cheeks, |
Joyce
Started using cpap Sept. 12, 2007
Respironics PR System One Bi-Pap Auto w/Flex,pressure of 9/15, do not use ramp
Started using cpap Sept. 12, 2007
Respironics PR System One Bi-Pap Auto w/Flex,pressure of 9/15, do not use ramp