Attempted cpap 20 years ago- didn’t work; then 12 years ago and same result. Then this year I have been committed to making this work but have struggled since February. I have nocturnal hypertension and have trouble sleeping
some nights. I can’t afford to not get my sleep with this condition so when my BP is high I use my oral appliance instead of cpap so I can sleep. I am also using 100 mg of Doxepin for a sleeping aid. I get to sleep but don’t always stay asleep through the night. Also I read that sleeping aids are not to be used for more than 2-3 months. Now I am not sure how I will get to sleep if I stop. For those who have nocturnal hypertension what have you done to be successful?
I was using a P10 nasal pillow mask but I had pain from the pillows going too far in my nose and cutting the skin. I am now using a F20 full face mask and it seems to work better for me. The moisture and mask are working and I am making incremental changes on the pressure. Anything else you can suggest that would give me better success is appreciated. I am not going to give up on cpap although this has been difficult while keeping my nocturnal hypertension from skyrocketing.
Thanks in advance for any input.
