swollen face

whatrdreamsmadeof · Post by **whatrdreamsmadeof** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:06 pm

I have been waking up with swelling around my eyes and nose........has anyone else experienced this........i've been taking a benadryl tablet and it helps somewhat......i would appreciate any suggestions you can offer....thanks......ellen

NyNurse33 · Post by **NyNurse33** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 3:09 pm

Is your head raised on a pillow?

wuelfman · Post by **wuelfman** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:27 pm

how tight are your straps ????

inacpapfog · Post by **inacpapfog** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:33 pm

If it's not an allergy thing to the mask, maybe sinus related?
Perhaps the pressure from the xpap is affecting your normal sinus drainage when you sleep at night? Be sure to inform your doctor!