Stomach discomfort

This will be my third night using a cpap. I’m using the Airfit F20 mask. I’ve always had trouble at night with my nose plugging up. I’ve tried Flonase which made my nose bleed and it drained down my throat. I’ve taken a decongestant too and it doesn’t help. Last night I slept almost 8 hours but I kept catching myself with my mouth open and my cheeks puffed out. My throat was so dry that I could barely swallow. This morning my stomach hurt and I’ve had diarrhea. Is this normal? Also I’ve read where getting a good night sleep that you will lose weight. Then I’ve read where you gain weight. Which is it? I have high blood pressure and the medication I take for it causes me to have bradycardia. Will a cpap effect this? Sorry for all the questions!

Have you tried nasal lavage?

Never heard of diarrhea as a side effect of CPAP

Sleep apnea can be a cause of high blood pressure, when it's properly treated you blood pressure may improve.

I have a netty pot if that’s what you mean. I do take medicine for my blood pressure.

I’m using the ResMed AirSense 11.

Going to try a mask that fits just over my nose. I have a feeling I will be mouth breathing. They’re going to send me a chin strap too. This is such a hassle!

Yes

Sophiesmom wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:35 am

I have a netty pot if that’s what you mean. I do take medicine for my blood pressure.

Yes, a netty pot, or another means of rinsing.

I switched to my first mask which is the Dream something that just fits under your nostrils and over the mouth. I was able to breathe better and actually fell asleep. I kept catching myself with my jaw dropping down and my mouth slightly opened even though I was breathing out of my nose. I can’t seem to keep the jaw from being so relaxed and dropping down. I may try a chin strap. Has anyone experienced this?