Newbie...looking for help

[oneofsevendwarfs]

Hi,

It's a been a long road to this point as I'm sure you all can appreciate. I had my first clear-minded day last Wednesday but can't seem to get back there. I wake up a few times throughout the night, as well as in the morning, to find my mask off. I've experienced some moisture in the mask so I'll take steps to prevent that, but is there something I'm missing? I feel like I'm so close.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Slinky]

Moisture in the mask is what we refer to as "rain out". There are several remedies to try:

1] Place your xPAP and humidifier LOWER than your mattress level
2]Turn the humidifier down a notch or two
3] Take your hose under the covers w/you
4] Run your hose above your head
5] Make or buy a hose cover (try some of hubby's old hunting socks w/the toes cut out and tape to hold them on)
6] Buy an Aussie heated hose

[Babette]

It takes everyone some time to adjust to therapy. I was like you - I'd have one clear day, then back to the fog. Took me 6 weeks just to get to where I could wear my mask 100%, all night, every night. Then a few more months before I started to see consistent improvement.

And it's still a work in progress. Be patient with yourself.
Babs

[oneofsevendwarfs]

other than Rain Out...what are some reasons that you'd remove your mask and not even realize it? I feel like I fall asleep somewhat comfortably.

[Slinky]

Its only happened to me 4 times is 22 months - but - the first two times and the fourth time I got up during the night for a bathroom trip, went back to bed and laid there promising myself I would put the mask back on "in a minute" - and woke up the next morning w/o it on! That third time I assume I did the same thing but darned if I remember it!

[oneofsevendwarfs]

know of any tricks to keep it on?

[ozij]

5] Make or buy a hose cover (try some of hubby's old hunting socks w/the toes cut out and tape to hold them on)

Guess one of the seven dwarves must have updated his profile after Slinky's reply.... or maybe Slinky didn't have her glasses on....



O.

[Slinky]

Its the steroid in the Advair, Ozij. Its got my pressure up.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

At least until a better one comes along.

[alnhwrd]

Lots of people have trouble keeping the mask on. There is something about trying to sleep with a hunk of plastic and rubber strapped to your face that causes the subconscience mind to occasionally revolt, rip it off and throw it across the room. For most, this seems to subside in time as they adapt to the treatment and become more comfortable with it. Some machines come with High Leak alarms that will sound off if you take you mask off. Some people have tried attaching the strap of their mask to their face with a band aid so if they try to pull the mask off the band aid hurts just enough to wake them up. Time and patience will also solve the problem, if nothing else does. Good Luck!

[echo]

some people have reported that using pur-sleep helps them stay asleep and keep the mask on. Maybe something having to do with the comforting smells ??
http://www.pur-sleep.com/
It was created by Sleepguy, one of our great forum members here!

(i'm the pur-sleep pimp without even having tried it )