Joyce47oh
11-20-2000, 08:24 PM
Hi, I was wondering if anyone else has a problem sleeping with a Cpap mask? Has anyone ever still felt tired even after using a CPAP for a period of time?
Thanks for your input!! :-) I have a message on the old board also if you want more background on my sleep apnea. I came across my sleep study today and I don't have centeral sleep apnea I have obstructive, my mistake.
Happy Holidays!!!
;-) Joyce
Thanks for your input!! :-) I have a message on the old board also if you want more background on my sleep apnea. I came across my sleep study today and I don't have centeral sleep apnea I have obstructive, my mistake.
Happy Holidays!!!
;-) Joyce
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korken
11-23-2000, 01:01 PM
My husband tried to use it for 2 mos. He felt like he was not able to breath, the chin stap didn't keep his mouth closed. He never feels rested. Take care, Kim
moose
11-24-2000, 12:28 AM
So if you can't use this machine what happens. Is sleep apnea deadly, does it hurt other parts of your body? Is there any other way to deal with this.Thanks
korken
11-25-2000, 08:13 AM
Sleep apnea, if it obstuctive sleep apnea can cause much damage if not treated. What happens with this type is that the tissue in your throat has become looser or increased. When you sleep it closes and may cause breathing interuptions. My husband use to stop breathing for up to 40 sec. at a time. This awakens you but, usually you never know but, you wake up tired. My husband had the surgury to remove the tissue. His case was mild to moderate but, the surgury in many cases cures the problem by removing it. If you have any more inffo. I can help with please write me on the Fibromyalgia board. Good luck and don't worry the test is nothing. Pretend you are going to a hotel for the night. Take care and hope you had a good holiday, Kim
steff68
01-19-2001, 12:57 AM
Joyce47oh, Make sure that your mask fits correctly, sometimes after weight loss/gain the mask needs to be adjusted. Also tell your doctor about the problem, he may suggest increasing the setting, it may not be high enough to keep your airway open through the night, thus interupting your ability to enter REM sleep leaving you tired in the A.M.
P.S. Yes sleep apnea is a serious condition when you stop breathing from the obstruction at night your brain is unable to recieve fresh oxygen and so is the rest of the body. Energy levels go down , memory is a problem, etc. so keep up with your doctor for the best treatment for you.
P.S. Yes sleep apnea is a serious condition when you stop breathing from the obstruction at night your brain is unable to recieve fresh oxygen and so is the rest of the body. Energy levels go down , memory is a problem, etc. so keep up with your doctor for the best treatment for you.
Lou Ann
01-22-2001, 12:07 PM
For people who can't wear the Cpap mask, there are nasal pillows. The RT fits them and they go into the nostrils. People who are claustraphobic swear by them. You don't have to worry about having a good seal around your mask or that crazy chinstrap, which half the time ends up in your mouth.
You might want to talk to your RT who does your machine to see if this will work for you.
Lou Ann
You might want to talk to your RT who does your machine to see if this will work for you.
Lou Ann
jelato
04-03-2004, 11:26 PM
Hi, I was wondering if anyone else has a problem sleeping with a Cpap mask? Has anyone ever still felt tired even after using a CPAP for a period of time?
Thanks for your input!! :-) I have a message on the old board also if you want more background on my sleep apnea. I came across my sleep study today and I don't have centeral sleep apnea I have obstructive, my mistake.
Happy Holidays!!!
;-) Joyce
Make sure your husbands mask fits well. For years I always had a too big one, and it floated all over my face leaking air. Now I insist on the small/petite (and would love to try a childs size if they make it) All you need covered is your big nose :O). The contours of your face just make a looser fit.
Thanks for your input!! :-) I have a message on the old board also if you want more background on my sleep apnea. I came across my sleep study today and I don't have centeral sleep apnea I have obstructive, my mistake.
Happy Holidays!!!
;-) Joyce
Make sure your husbands mask fits well. For years I always had a too big one, and it floated all over my face leaking air. Now I insist on the small/petite (and would love to try a childs size if they make it) All you need covered is your big nose :O). The contours of your face just make a looser fit.