Gas?... anyone???

I've seen a few mentions of this on here, but I must be taken HUGE gulps of air during the night cuz I seem to be expelling same from the moment I take the mask off, which is quite severe, then throughout the day/evening with lessening amount.

I don't have any discomfort, just I find belching and farting to be not very ladylike

Would appreciate any input on this, and short of taping my mouth shut (NOT GONNA HAPPEN!!), I'm hoping my soon-to-arrive PapCap will eliminate or at least reduce this unwanted side effect.

Cheers,
xena

it's called aerophagia

are you using EPR?

cflame1 wrote:it's called aerophagia
are you using EPR?

Ohhhh, so THAT'S what that means... LOL.

No, I haven't changed the EPR on my machine at all. Should I?

This is a very common side-effect of CPAP, and pretty much unavoidable...especially at high pressure. I suppose EPR "might" help, but it hasn't for me.

There was a recent discussion on this called "Toot".

The good news is...since we're talking about ingested air and not gas produced by digestion, there is no odor accompanying the outburst.

But if you expect your PapCap to help, then you are wearing it completely wrong!!!

Hmmmm... well, my pressure is only set at 9, heaven help everyone if it ever needs to be increased!

I have passed enough gas in the last 5 months to float the Hindenburg.

kempo wrote:I have passed enough gas in the last 5 months to float the Hindenburg.

The gas issues should go away after a month or two. It's just that your body needs to get used to the pressure, and instead of breathing the air, your swallowing it. Your body will learn to breathe the air, and the discomfort will go away. Never underestimate what your body is capable of learning.

beachgirlhp wrote:The gas issues should go away after a month or two. It's just that your body needs to get used to the pressure, and instead of breathing the air, your swallowing it. Your body will learn to breathe the air, and the discomfort will go away. Never underestimate what your body is capable of learning.

Whew!! That's a relief to hear (in more ways than one), beachgirlhp - Thanks!

Your welcome! Let me know if you have anymore questions.

beachgirlhp wrote:The gas issues should go away after a month or two. It's just that your body needs to get used to the pressure, and instead of breathing the air, your swallowing it. Your body will learn to breathe the air, and the discomfort will go away. Never underestimate what your body is capable of learning.

I will be so glad when this happens for me,I have terrible gas every single day and I've been on c-pap since january. It is so awful and painful too.

xenablue wrote:I've seen a few mentions of this on here, but I must be taken HUGE gulps of air during the night cuz I seem to be expelling same from the moment I take the mask off, which is quite severe, then throughout the day/evening with lessening amount.

I don't have any discomfort, just I find belching and farting to be not very ladylike

Would appreciate any input on this, and short of taping my mouth shut (NOT GONNA HAPPEN!!), I'm hoping my soon-to-arrive PapCap will eliminate or at least reduce this unwanted side effect.

Cheers,
xena

OMGoodness... That happens to me too! But what does the EPR do? My machine has the letters "EPR" in it, but I have never understood it, messed with it. Heck, I don't even know if it is turned on or working.

Well, since we are on the subject, I have noticed irregular bowel movements since being on CPAP (30 days). Sorry about this subject but you use to be able to set your watch with me.

try this thread

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=57551&p=541979&hili ... ia#p541979

Hmmmm...Glad to know it "goes away". I've had it about a year and a half now... at both ends!

EPR means the pressure is reduced when you start to exhale, then comes back full when you are ready to inhale. It's a comfort thing. Usually you can set it for 2 or 3 different levels of relief. I like it for ease of breathing, but I don't see any difference in aerophagia without it.

Get a dog to blame it on...