Unconventional cpap compliance problem

lazurm · Post by **lazurm** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:51 am

Last night I used an adult sized pacifier and it worked like a charm! I woke, 7 hours later, and it was still there, firmly planted in my mouth and the data emailed to me showed excellent results. It fit perfectly and all I did was keep my hand close to my mouth, sometimes touching the outside of the pacifier. Solid sleep and I didn't wake up once. It works!

[quote="lazurm2"]I use a "pillow" CPAP device that fits into my nose and gives me enough room to suck my thumb comfortably while using the machine. I think the pressure generated by the machine should allow sufficient breathing through your nose as I, too, have narrow nasal passages but am able to suck my thumb through the night while sleeping attached to my CPAP machine. From the first night I stopped snoring (according to my fiance) and was still able to suck my thumb easily. NOTE that I use a chin strap to keep my mouth closed around my thumb. It worked!

ChicagoGranny · Post by **ChicagoGranny** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 7:32 am

lazurm wrote:Last night I used an adult sized pacifier and it worked like a charm!

That's interesting. Thanks for posting. Here is some marketing info ---->

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This pacifier can be comfortably sucked by an adult with tremendous benefit. Recent studies have also shown that pacifier use among adults may cut down or completely eliminate snoring. This enables those suffering from snoring to enjoy sound sleep themselves and make sure that their family members get their rest at night as well. It uses the same principle as swallowing. When a subject sucks on the pacifier, the tongue rests behind teeth. When the tongue remains motionless, soft palate no longer vibrates and consequently it prevents sound from occurring in the first place. In addition, while holding the pacifier in his mouth, the person is not inclined to open his mouth. Reportedly they manage to cure 7 out of 10 people from snoring. In an unfamiliar playroom, babies accompanied by their pacifier evidenced more play and demonstrated less distress than did babies without them. Pacifiers should be considered to be attachment objects, similar to other security objects like blankets. They are excellent at soothing and calming even adults.

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Is it correct that your tongue goes under the nipple?

DaisySmith · Post by **DaisySmith** » Mon May 01, 2017 8:26 am

tootiredtothink wrote:
Hang Fire wrote:
Sheffey wrote:tootiredtothink wrote:
My nasal passages are too narrow for me to adequatly breathe through my nose, even during the day.
If you can't breathe through your nose and you have your thumb in your mouth when you are in bed, why haven't you suffocated to death?
Good question. To say I cant breathe through my nose is to say that I cant breathe ADEQUATLY through my nose. Every 5-6 breaths I start to feel like I am not getting enough air and have to open my mouth.

Also, I dont actually suck on my thumb like you would typically expect, it simply rests on the roof of my mouth and I have a towel that I rub between my fingers in addition. My mouth is open and I can breathe fine around my thumb.

These are self soothing techniques that a baby or toddler would employ because they can't effectively communicate. As an adult, especially with a therapist I really think you need to take the steps to eliminate this kind of behavior so you can actually treat your sleep apnea. I think you know that already because you're unable to use a mask and short of cutting a hole in it to insert your thumb you're going to just have to wean yourself off of the thumb sucking.

Julie · Post by **Julie** » Mon May 01, 2017 8:38 am

What is your problem? If something works for someone, what do you care?

ChicagoGranny · Post by **ChicagoGranny** » Mon May 01, 2017 9:07 am

Julie wrote:What is your problem? If something works for someone, what do you care?

Leave Daisy alone. She is talking to someone who hasn't been here in two years. That's an activity that will keep her from doing damage.

DaisySmith · Post by **DaisySmith** » Mon May 01, 2017 12:22 pm

Julie wrote:What is your problem? If something works for someone, what do you care?

"works"? He said it doesnt work. He cant suck his thumb and have a face mask on at the same time. How does that "work"?

ChicagoGranny · Post by **ChicagoGranny** » Mon May 01, 2017 1:08 pm

DaisySmith wrote:DaisySmith

The point here is that you are responding to a two-year old post. The OP left and hasn't been seen since. It is not likely that he will see your post.

Lots of old threads get revived here. It's good to make a habit of reading the posting date before wasting time replying.

lazurm · Post by **lazurm** » Mon May 08, 2017 9:23 am

Yes, it does. I can't see anywhere else it could go, frankly.
Interestingly, I had a molar pulled and my leakage score went down from 20 (perfect score) to 13, where it was prior to the use of a pacifier. I did this due to my fear of causing a dry socket due to the sucking action which is natural while asleep.

ChicagoGranny wrote:
lazurm wrote:Last night I used an adult sized pacifier and it worked like a charm!
Is it correct that your tongue goes under the nipple?

lazurm · Post by **lazurm** » Mon May 08, 2017 9:25 am

Yes, I realized that but I'm guessing that either by search or if the posts are upped to the front when answered, those who are trying to find an answer to this rare question can now do so.

ChicagoGranny wrote:
DaisySmith wrote:DaisySmith
The point here is that you are responding to a two-year old post. The OP left and hasn't been seen since. It is not likely that he will see your post.

Lots of old threads get revived here. It's good to make a habit of reading the posting date before wasting time replying.

ChicagoGranny · Post by **ChicagoGranny** » Mon May 08, 2017 10:14 am

lazurm wrote:Yes, I realized that but I'm guessing that either by search or if the posts are upped to the front when answered, those who are trying to find an answer to this rare question can now do so.

ChicagoGranny wrote:
DaisySmith wrote:DaisySmith
The point here is that you are responding to a two-year old post. The OP left and hasn't been seen since. It is not likely that he will see your post.

Lots of old threads get revived here. It's good to make a habit of reading the posting date before wasting time replying.

Duh. That post of mine was not directed to you.

ChicagoGranny · Post by **ChicagoGranny** » Mon May 08, 2017 10:15 am

lazurm wrote: I had a molar pulled

Why are you losing molars?

lazurm · Post by **lazurm** » Mon May 08, 2017 12:00 pm

It was a long time in coming. I had an extensive infection discovered while at my annual dentist visit. Long story, but pulling the molar was the best choice.

ChicagoGranny wrote:
lazurm wrote: I had a molar pulled
Why are you losing molars?

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Mon May 08, 2017 12:13 pm

Expense is a major factor in delayed dental care. I see my dentist 2× a year at MY expense.
Medicare's dental "coverage" is extremely limited. (Or non-existent)
Medicaid generally follows the same "guidelines". (Usually to extractions only)
I owe my dentist $913 for a crown on a tooth I could not afford to lose,
as torii on my jaw preclude me from ever wearing dentures.
Don't laugh at the Brits--a lot of Americans have pitiful teeth.

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