BlueBonnet Thx.....Help...pls read..

[sadali]

Hi....thank you so much for answering me. I gave the wrong info on what kind of machine I have. What I have now is a ResMed S-8 Compact with a heated humidifier ResMed H41 and a Fisher Paykel flexfit 407 mask (face mask....not pillow). My arrows go up and down, and even when I try to access any other info on it, all I get are things like usage hrs. When they first set me up, they gave me an Autoset II and for the first 6 weeks or so, this machine measured what was going on with me. Then, they had me download the info onto a card and send it in to them. Shortly after that, a rep came and switched out the Autoset for the Compact. My doc had arranged this for me as I am self pay, no med insurance, so this was a way to bypass the sleep study.

When I first startng using the c-pap, it did seem like I was getting maybe 3 hrs. of sleep straight, but now I am back to getting up again every 1- 1 1/2 hrs., sometimes to pee, sometimes just waking up. Also, now it bothers me to have this contraption on my face. I am getting so frustrated !!

I haven't talked to my doc or the med equip co yet as I just tried ordering a new seal kit thinking maybe this would help. I've been using the c-pap for almost 4 mths. now, and I would think I would be getting some relief by now. Do you have any suggestions as to what I can do?? BTW, the new seal kit didn't help at all. THANK YOU!!

[sadali]

BlueBonnett....thank you soooooo much for the suggestions in your other post. I shall take your advice and check out the web sites and the other things you suggested. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! My tailbone is killing and I must lay down now, so goodnight for now, and many, many thanks to you.

[Bluebonnet_Gal]

I can tell you're very frustrated. Hang in there! There is a TON of great information here and some great people who have many years of experience and are willing to help!

Good luck! Post more info when you can!

[Gerryk]

From my experience and what I have read and been told on here the biggest cause of a mask leak is from the headgear being too tight. I still wake up with a mask leak and have to loosen everything up and start over then go back to sleep. At first I was not sleeping much and getting up to go to the washroom or get a drink of water or something. Now I don't get out of bed. I may sit up or I may lay down readjust myself and try to go back to sleep. Sometimes just sitting up and readjusting my mask if enough and I am back to sleep.

Keep with it and keep us updated.

Gerry

[sadali]

Bluebonnett and Gerry K, thank you so much for your help and support. I am very frustrated, but still determined to keep trying!! Thanks again....

[Bluebonnet_Gal]

Bluebonnett and Gerry K, thank you so much for your help and support. I am very frustrated, but still determined to keep trying!! Thanks again....

Don't give up! It's worth the effort to feel better and be healthier!