"Yes, it does the job. I use a Powapacs Atom for portable power "
Sleep Apnoea Forum Bringing Help + Support to the Patient
still struggling !!
Well Things may be a little better i can now get of to sleep with this mask on only problem is i cant stay asleep for longer than an hour as soon as i move wakes me up . i have just made i hope some face protectors as the pressure drying my face out and may help with when i move any more ideas any one x
Views: 265
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by gina on
-
ok kath i will wait till friday i can manage till then, seen as i am now off sick just been struggling with it all and working has been hard thank you for your help againx
Kath Hope said:Gina, sleeping tablets will make the apnoeas worse. If it were me I would hang on until Friday. At least our clinic don't make us wait too long, unlike poor Mike on here who had to wait 6 weeks. They will do their best for you and hopefully some of the comfort products will help too. I know this might feel like a nightmare at the moment, but you hang in there as once you've got your treatment going you will feel so much better than before your diagnosis.
-
Permalink Reply by Kath Hope on
-
At least it's good you're off work, and it would be helpful if you could try a few short daytime naps with the CPAP meanwhile. 3 days to go, and no doubt you're counting :D but feel free to come back on here for any support you need.
gina said:ok kath i will wait till friday i can manage till then, seen as i am now off sick just been struggling with it all and working has been hard thank you for your help againx
-
Permalink Reply by Elianna Halsey on
-
My heart goes out to you Gina. I am new to sleep apnea and struggling with adjusting to the treatment also. One thing you will read over and over is to make sure you have a "comfortable" mask. Quite frankly I don't think that anything strapped to my face is comfortable, but I have found one that is at least tolerable and becoming a little more so each night. It's the Mirage FX by ResMed. I was told it is the lightest weight mask on the market, which since I have to wear it is a good thing. I also ran across a website that sells products to help with leaks. The first week or so I had my machine I struggled to stop the leaks. Now I have the straps adjusted just right and that issue seems to have stopped. But, the website is www.cpapseal.com They may have a product that would be helpful to you in stopping the leaks, even when you move. Also, if your machine has a humidifier you might try turning it up a little to see if that helps with your face feeling dried out. That's about all I know at this stage of my "journey". Sorry it isn't more. The biggest encouragement I've taken from reading posts and having people respond to mine is that I'm not alone. When you wake up in the night and want to throw the mask against the wall, take a deep breath, get on here and remember that others are in the same boat and many, many of them have been successful in adjusting. Best wishes!
-
-
thank you Elianna you sound as if you have been struggling to just trying to continue with it all hope to get some help about mask on Friday as going back to the hospital i know i cant expect a good nights sleep just yet till i get used to it but i need more than i am getting to continue with any life all i want to do is sit and i arnt normally lazy cant even get to work . thanks for the link i will go and have a look xx good luck for you getting used to yours toxxx
Elianna Halsey said:My heart goes out to you Gina. I am new to sleep apnea and struggling with adjusting to the treatment also. One thing you will read over and over is to make sure you have a "comfortable" mask. Quite frankly I don't think that anything strapped to my face is comfortable, but I have found one that is at least tolerable and becoming a little more so each night. It's the Mirage FX by ResMed. I was told it is the lightest weight mask on the market, which since I have to wear it is a good thing. I also ran across a website that sells products to help with leaks. The first week or so I had my machine I struggled to stop the leaks. Now I have the straps adjusted just right and that issue seems to have stopped. But, the website is www.cpapseal.com They may have a product that would be helpful to you in stopping the leaks, even when you move. Also, if your machine has a humidifier you might try turning it up a little to see if that helps with your face feeling dried out. That's about all I know at this stage of my "journey". Sorry it isn't more. The biggest encouragement I've taken from reading posts and having people respond to mine is that I'm not alone. When you wake up in the night and want to throw the mask against the wall, take a deep breath, get on here and remember that others are in the same boat and many, many of them have been successful in adjusting. Best wishes!
-
-
ive decided to come back to this post i was given sleeping tablets about 3 weeks ago which i did not take but ive been struggling i go to sleep now with mask on and i acutully like the pressure cos when ive tried the ramp seemed as if not enough air what i am wanting to know is have any of you had to use sleeping tablets and where you ok with them ??
-
Permalink Reply by Terry Vella on
-
Gina, I used to be on prescription sleeping tablets but they didn't really help me. I will say they didn't hurt me with CPAP. I have changed to Valerian Forte which is a herb to assist sleep and I find it calms me as well. It has no after effects so I wake up with a clear head and can function properly during the day. I didn't like taking the prescription tablets mainly becuase they can become addictive. While no sleeping aid is best sometimes you need to take something for a while to get you settled down.
-
-
HI Terry
Do you get this from the chemist or does it have to be off the net or a harbalist shop ??i will look at getting some worth a try and if i cant getr any tomorrw ive decided i will have to take the sleeping tablets thanks for you help x
-
-
Terry's in Australia Gina, but I know you can get these from Holland & Barrett, and perhaps the chemists might stock it too.
gina said:HI Terry
Do you get this from the chemist or does it have to be off the net or a harbalist shop ??i will look at getting some worth a try and if i cant getr any tomorrw ive decided i will have to take the sleeping tablets thanks for you help x
-
-
Gina, In Australia we can get it at either a Chemist or a Supermaket or you could look on the net. It may take a few days to work don't expect a result overnight whatever you take. I'm sure there will be other over the counter sleep aids in the UK, Valerian seems to be used a fair bit and has little or no side effects to most people. I have started going down the herbal track as I think all though some people need prescription meds, Dr's seem to hand them out to easily and try to fix the symptoms rather than the problem. I have also gone off caffine, Tea and Coffee and only drink herbal tea, either Chamomile or Lavender. What works for one person may not work for another and I hate to say it but it is a bit of trial and error.
-
-
Thanks to Terry and kath
I am just about to read about Valerian Forte and see if i can get from local chemist if not i hope my hubby comes home early to take me to holland and barrett . I already dont drink coffee or tea - I drink mostly water or fruit juice and gave up smoking about 20 weeks ago, but i do like chocolate lol but have decided when i get used to this cpap. ( I am trying to stay positive )to get going to the gym ( but then again maybe i am just dreaming - good job i do not dream ) All i can do is keep on trying.
Thanks again xx
-
-
Gina, the Gym is a great idea, not only for the exercise but the social side, I have been going for a while and only doing weights because I was so exhausted from lack of quality sleep. I now go most days do my weights and have gone back to jogging 5 kilomteres and feel much better because I can breathe. If you do start up at the gym take it easy and start out doing small things you cn achieve then build up over time, similar to CPAP.
- ‹ Previous
- 1
- 2
- Next ›
About
Sleep Apnoea Forum
New to the Sleep Apnoea Forum?
1. Stop by our Sleep Apnoea Welcome Center to introduce yourself to the SleepGuide community.
2. Start a New Topic of Conversation.
3. Post your photos - of yourself, your old CPAP machine, your new CPAP machine, your pet, something about you!
Interested in advertising, have a problem or need to contact us? Click the Report an Issue page.
Latest Activity
"Hi Nick thanks. Does it do the job and could you camp with it?"
CPAP Total Face Mask
I was curious whether anyone has used the CPAP Total Face Masks and could pass on their observations? I've been using an Airfit F20 for years which is fine apart from the permanent red mark on the bridge of my nose, and have recently tried the…See More
"I've been using the Resmed Airmini for about 5 years when travelling - overall lightweight and small and can be controlled by an App, but it does produce a loud whistling/wind sound for me which hasn't been reduced by an inline filter or…"
"Hi
It sounds like you need to have more conversations with your sleep clinic. There's little point in having a high pressure if it means you cannot tolerate the machine. There's an interesting video here…"
Pressure waking me up. Belching and wind
HiI'm using the prisma smart max machine. Initially I was just on a nasal mask, this changed as I was sleeping with my mouth open. I then went to face and nose mask and complained of bad wind and belching. Sometimes the pressure in the night was…See More
"Just to tidy this up, I finally had an in-person review by my sleep clinic yesterday, who agreed the ResMed AirSense 10 was "wheezy" and replaced the machine."
"thank you jonathan,i did get the it pack so tried the small and still struggled but i was sat up in bed so will try lying down great suggestion "
"Hi
My first thought is "don't panic"! We're all a bit different, and there are many things that can be tweaked. I took to CPAP therapy like a duck to water, but I've had friends who say they can't cope, but…"
1st time and I’ve failed the mask leak test
Hi everyone, today I received my rental kit - prisma smart max, plus a Philips dreamwear mask which I’ve been wearing unconnected to try and get used to it. I just did a mask fit test using a medium mask and got a constant red/orange leak warning…See More
Are every small CPAP machines any good?
Travel sized, micro - any good?See More
"Ha well it lasted a couple of days but started howling again. But it's a step in the right direction, just needs a bit more work."
"Nope, I just accept that some people's throats tend to close when they sleep, due to a loss of muscle tone during deeper sleep. Back when I was diagnosed, the sleep lab just filmed you whilst you slept, stuck an O2 meter on your finger,…"
"Did anyone tell you exactly what the anatomical issue is, Jonathan?"
"Can't say I know about this."
"So I tore some fabric from one of the filters and glued it over the holes - and it worked!It was dead quiet, and the air was still flowing freely.It was quiet all night then after a few hours a bit of whistling until I gave it a wipe.Vast…"
© 2024 Created by The SleepGuide Crew.
Powered by
