Thank you all SO much for the tips and thoughts and fast responses! I tried a few new things last night but still woke up after about an hour in a panic.. Checking my sleep data in oscar and mostly to my untrained eyes it looks uneventful and I'm still unsure why I'm waking up.. a few followup questions below
Pugsy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:19 am
Check out the Bleep nasal mask.
I have seen this but wasn't ready to give up on the p10 yet and/or add more variables... Do you get irritation from the adhesive? I have a pretty poor reaction to bandaid adhesive. It does look appealing since it's so minimal.
Pugsy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:19 am
it happens some of the time and when it does it isn't so comfortable and when it does that I find that the pillows get squished and I can't move enough air
This makes sense! I tried the size S last night on this advice, still woke up feeling like I was suffocating.. I don't have a particularly large nose but maybe even going up to the M would be a good experiment with the moving air / suffocation feeling. Thank you.
Pugsy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:19 am
I don't understand how you are hearing a lot of breathing noises with it because it is essentially silent unless you are hearing some conducted noise. Is your hose touching your bed or pillow at all?
Are you hearing what we call the Darth Vadar noises? Those are usually conducted noise.
It's darth vador noises -- I have the hose snuggle on the heated hose but not mask hose portion, so the mask hose touches the pillow. I also wear headphones or earplugs to bed, which makes the sound of my breathing with the mask louder inside my ears I think. My sleeping partner snores, so earplugs aren't really negotiable.. slept with them for years. I also do have a sound machine running as well.
Pugsy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:19 am
After receiving your equipment:
Order a replacement item (Mask, hose, humidifier, cushions) as soon as you are eligible. But, continue using your originals. Now you have a spare of everything.
Thanks for all the tips on this everyone! As soon as I finalize my mask fit / compatibility, I'll order up on a few extra supplies. I have an extra humidifier that came with the package I bought, but will plan on stocking an extra hose and extra mask parts/pieces.
Pugsy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:19 am
Then start thinking about about a spare device.
Is there a reasoning behind the spare device? I see that advice a lot here. I bought mine out of pocket due to DMEs being out of stock, but could definitely get a 2nd through insurance and only pay 10% as I've hit my out of pocket max already. I can't figure out what the reasoning is? -- Is it possible to get a 2nd device that's a TRAVEL device or does insurance only typically pay for primary devices?
Miss Emerita wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 11:29 am
I have pretty much stopped washing my long hose and humidifier chamber, though I do wash the mask gear once a week.
Perfect. This is my preferred level of maintenance! Plan is to wipe down mask with wipes daily / every other day, and then if I'm feeling ambitious soap up everything maybe every few weeks. Do you disconnect and dry out the hose / humidifier every day at all? I am using distilled water per instructions, and it's not getting used up every night so I'd hate to waste it by dumping it..
Pugsy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:19 am
Check out the P10 barrel cozy
I just ordered this! And some strap pads to keep straps in place better (my hair is long and they slip around). Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for.
starfish36 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:08 am
Which DMEs are worth a dang? I liked Apria initially since it looks like you can order supplies through their website, but this forum made me 2nd guess using them. Other options from my insurance are: Rotech, Medical Services of America, Sleepmed Therapy Services, Lincare, and Family Medical Supply.
Any advice / thoughts from anybody on which DME to go through?
Lastly, I still keep waking up within an hour of falling asleep and am unable to keep the mask on (feeling like I can't get enough air on waking...) I do sit and read a bit / watch ASMR with mask on before going to sleep, and am still playing a bit with pressure settings / humidity / EPR settings.. usually some combination will feel "sort of OK" while awake. I can't tell WHAT is causing me to wake up, if it's just naturally waking and then I panic because I'm not used to the mask OR if it's the settings aren't right and then I'm waking up. How do I best troubleshoot this to decide what settings to adjust?