Tricks/Tips to side sleeping with Comfort Curve?

kurtchan · Post by **kurtchan** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:34 am

Does anyone have any tricks or tips to share? I've always been a side sleeper, but have trained myself to sleep on my back in order to get the @^&*! mask to work properly. In the last few mornings, I've been waking up with a stiff neck and sore lower back and would love to go back to sleeping on my side, but can't seem to keep the mask from leaking. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Kurtchan

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:45 am

Kurtchan, I hope someone will hop in here with a suggestion for you. You've probably already prowled all through the topics linked below. I'm sticking the link in for people who might be working on other issues with their CC and your topic caught their eye.

LINKS to Comfort Curve nasal mask topics

kurtchan · Post by **kurtchan** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:46 am

Thanks, RestedGal. I can't even figure out how to quote someone, let alone post a link, so I appreciate you doing that. Hoping for as many good ideas as possible -- something that never seems to be lacking on this forum!

Kurtchan

OwlCreekObserver · Post by **OwlCreekObserver** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:47 am

kurtchan wrote:...can't seem to keep the mask from leaking. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Well...I hate to even say this because it will probably all go south tonight, but I've been able to do some side sleeping with it.

Mostly I sort of fluff up the end of the pillow and put my face on that edge, sort of pinning down the pad and moving around just enough to seal everything off. It isn't a hundred percent effective and I have awakened a few times at the sound of a raging leak, but generally it fills my side sleeping appetite.

I'm a veteran of only two masks so far but I can say that overall, I'm having far fewer leaks with this one.

OCO

roster · Post by **roster** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:45 am

kurtchan wrote:Does anyone have any tricks or tips to share? I've always been a side sleeper, but have trained myself to sleep on my back in order to get the @^&*! mask to work properly. In the last few mornings, I've been waking up with a stiff neck and sore lower back and would love to go back to sleeping on my side, but can't seem to keep the mask from leaking. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Kurtchan

If you do not become successful at side sleeping, here is what makes me comfortable on my back: viewtopic.php?t=11197.

Good luck,

rooster

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 11:05 am

I can't offer any help with the Comfort Curve, but here is the link regarding the best masks for side sleepers:

viewtopic.php?t=11023

kurtchan · Post by **kurtchan** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:11 am

Wanted to report that I was able to get in a few hours of side sleep last night with my Comfort Curve mask firmly in place. When given the opportunity, I always sleep on my left side, so I rolled onto my side, readjusted the headgear on the right side of my face so that it was tighter, and then slept fairly well without waking up to fix leaks.

Thanks to all of you who offered suggestions and links. I can't tell you what a positive experience being a member of this forum has been. I'm quite sure that I wouldn't have made it this close to the 2-month mark with my therapy if it wasn't for you guys!

Kurtchan

Liza · Post by **Liza** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 3:21 pm

Hi ... I'm so glad I came across this web site .... , I've been really depressed since I found out I have to use a CPAP unit every night but its comforting to connect to others who suffer with this condition .... as for a suggestion for side sleeping ..... you might try a body pillow or a couple of king size pillows to place between your knees and in front of the upper body .... use them like you are spooning someone .... I have spinal stenosis, so that's the ONLY way I can sleep without back pain .... I'm still having trouble keeping the mask on all night when I'm on my side ..... I guess one gets used to it .... hope this helps.

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:01 pm

A great mask (nasal pillows) for side sleeping is the Aura Headrest, at least for me.

SansSomnus · Post by **SansSomnus** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 5:04 pm

I've had this mask for about a month now and found out a couple of things which don't seem to make sense on the surface of it, but work for me.
Try tightening the side velcro straps, (they do not have to be tensioned symmetrically) and loosening the top strap. Also, even though I thought that the medium size cushion was correct, the small size seems to give a better seal. Its not yet perfect (tiny leaks occasionally), but as I continue making very slight adjustments to the straps, it seems to be getting better. Best to all.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:23 am

I've been sleeping with the Curve for a year and a half. It is the only mask I can stand. I went back in for a new titration about six months ago after losing a big chunk of weight and the techician was very unhappy that I insisted I wear the CC for the test; I think she figured it would leak so badly it would be a waste of time. She came in the morning to apologize and say that she was going to order some for the lab, because she was shocked by how sucessfully I slept with the CC. In any case, I can recommend three things for side sleeping: 1)I concur totally with OwlCreekObserver. I have a great feather pillow and I fluff it up, then roll onto my side, letting my nose hang over the side of the pillow but keeping my cheek on the pillow, I usually give the cheek wing a good tug so the interface is snug and lying on it then holds it in place. 2) I have noticed that if the top head strap has slid down too low on my head, it messes up the seal so I usually check the strap positions when I roll over. 3) If you haven't already seen the posts from last year, many of us needed to get rid of the silicon cheek pads altogether to get it to set snugly on the nose. I replace the silicon pads with moleskin, although others use panty shields. I did at one point go to a thicker moleskin to try to gain more padding, but adding even that tiny bit more thickness messed up my seal. What is obvious with these CC masks is that they are not right for alot of people, but for those of us who get them to work, they are a godsend.

houltkin · Post by **houltkin** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:50 pm

Well, I'm trying the comfort curve and I totally ditched the cheek torture. I took the cheek pad assemblies out and taped the fasteners from the headgear directly on the interface bridge. I figure that since I have to wake up anyway to re-adjust whenever I turn to my side, I might as well re-adjust the velcro instead of those nasty cheek "cushions". You have to use really good tape, but oh so much more comfortable!

pjwalman · Post by **pjwalman** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:37 pm

I don't have an answer for that specific mask, but if you are still searching for a way to sleep comfortably on your side and know someone who sews, I am happy to send you a pattern for the PillowPal I came up with to help me get comfortable sleeping with my mask.

Here's a link if you want to check it out.

viewtopic.php?p=266001#266001

Good luck!

Peggy

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