newbie w/ Papillow question and some grousing thrown in

winkin' · Post by **winkin'** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:25 pm

Hi everyone,
I haven't posted on the board yet- just lurked and asked some questions by pm.
I was diagnosed with OSA during a sleep study last May, but I have yet to feel rested and am not consistently compliant- I know...I know...
My machine is the remstar pro c-fex and my mask is the Fisher & Hegel 407. I'm a side and back sleeper. Since I tend to be somewhat claustrophobic, I did try the nasalaire 2 and a similar one put out by Tiara. Both were very noisy. I have ordered the Somnoplus mask and am keeping my fingers crossed. If I had the money, I would go with an autopap. My respiratory therapist says the mask should be helping me ( checking the smart card) but I'd rather see the results myself...not to mention feel them. I'm at a 10- which she says is "bordeline"
My question concerns the PAPillow. Any info. on it? I tried the memoryfoam but it had such a strong smell that didn't go away. Right now I sleep with 2 pillows.Helps with my refux.
I very much enjoy this forum and feel like I know some of you already. If I hadn't found this, I'd still be thinking the problem is just me. At newly 51, I should know better!
Wendy

chicagocard · Post by **chicagocard** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 9:37 am

Wendy, I bought the small papillow and although I complained about it intially, it is now the only pillow I use. It is a plump little thing that I can swing around various ways. I love to sleep with my arms lifted along side my head and the small size allows this easily. I don't have any experience with the full size papillow but I have read that it is 4" high (the smaller pillow is 3") and that, along with its width, would probably be too much pillow for me. I continue to seek a 3" high foam pillow in every store I visit that I could custom cut myself. All the pillows I have found have that sort of dip or ridge in them. I'm looking for a "level" pillow.

Snoozie · Post by **Snoozie** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:40 am

I have the double edge regular Papillow and absolutely love it. I sometimes (actually several times) wake up to readjust the filling to make it a little firmer since I sleep on the side of it, but would not trade it. I used to have neck pain (disc issues) with my other pillow (which is a good one), but never with the Papillow. It is not as large as a regular pillow therefore it would not be a problem to travel with IMO. Being the regular one is small anyway, I don't think I would go with a mini one, but that is just my opinion and a matter of personal choice as many people like and prefer the mini.

My only complaint, and a trivial one at best, is I wish they made the pillow covers in colors instead of white.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:19 am

I've got the same PAPillow size that Snoozie has - the double edge. Love it!

inacpapfog · Post by **inacpapfog** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 1:41 pm

Here's another vote for the double-edge pappillow! Love it! I am so used to sleeping with it, I pack mine with me even for one night away from home! Go ahead and spring for it! Betcha you'll love it too!

hecate · Post by **hecate** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 2:03 pm

Where does one get a "Papillow"?

Thanks
Liz

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 3:00 pm

hecate wrote:Where does one get a "Papillow"?

Thanks
Liz

Only place I know of is here:

PAPillow at TalkAboutSleep.com

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 3:18 pm

winkin, the pillow is odor free, and if it gets stinky after you get it, it is wonderfully washable,

snoozie, washing the papillow in warm water and drying in a cool dryer with tennis balls, will fluff it back to like new, so you don't need to shift the fill during the night.

hecate: it is sold online by three suppliers:

sleepquest, talkaboutsleep and cpap-direct, the last is the cheapest.

winkin' · Post by **winkin'** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 4:36 pm

Thanks everyone,
I'll definately get one soon.

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