Swift fx help

[trytryagain]

Even with the velcro fix on the back strap, the straps slides up my head. Are there any other helpful suggestions to prevent this? Otherwise I'm liking this mask.

[dukemom1]

I missed any previous discussion(s) on your problems with your Swift FX, but do you wear a chin strap? If so, wear if over the Swift. If not, get one and try it - same way, over the Swift. It keeps my Swift from shifting or moving or going anywhere. I actually woke up a couple of times in a panic, thinking the mask was off and lost somewhere in the covers. No, it was on and fitting so perfectly there was no sound of leaking and I couldn't even feel it (I use Pad-a-Cheeks barrel cozy and side pads too; very comfy).

If that fix has already been tried, did you get your Swift at a local DME? Can you go back and explain your problems and ask for help?
If you got it online, a good respiratory medical supply company will likely see you for a complimentary consultation. They see a potential future client, and you might get your issues resolved.

[Hosehead4ever]

Your picture shows long hair. If your hair is still long, try putting it in a ponytail first and then put the straps on underneath the ponytail. Works, mostly, for me.

[trytryagain]

katy, yes it's still long, but it's also very thick and lots of it. The pony tail trick does work but I don't like having that big lump all night , it gives me a headache.
I'm trying to figure out a way to clip some of my hair to the strap.

[Bright Choice]

If you can't make it work maybe you can have your dme let you try the Swift LT. I have both and for me the LT is more stable. I use it with a 2" "self adhering" ace bandage as a chin strap. The strap is a bit sticky and it does not budge an inch. I wear the LT over the strap. Good luck!

[Janknitz]

I'm wondering if you pull SOME but not all of your hair over the strap and make a soft pony tail (perhaps also catching in some of the hair that is below the strap) that would do it?

[robysue]

I'm trying to figure out a way to clip some of my hair to the strap.

Old fashioned bobby pins by chance? You know--the type once used to keep parts of a hairdo in place? I think they still sell bobby pins ...

[KimberlyM]

I just pull a strip of hair (about midway down on the back of my head) up and over the back strap and it holds it. I don't put it in a ponytail or anything.

[trytryagain]

Thank you everyone for your suggestions, I'll be trying them out soon, I ate too much Easter Junk and I'm ready to hit the hose early.

[Pad A Cheek]

Hello,
We have a new item that may help with that very issue. If you use nasal pillows and have a problem with the back strap riding up and want to know my solution, feel free to email me at karen at padacheek dot com

I will send you the details to decide on your own.
Just letting you know.

Sleep well and wake rested.

Karen