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Cathy Smith
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Frozen Sleepless
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Back to square one.  Haven't worn my mask in over a month.  Had a couple of nights where I woke up feeling entire body was paralyzed & felt like my mask was smothering me.  Trying to get nerve…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by RockRpsgt Jan 23, 2012.

My Quest to Overcome Mask Leaks
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 I just returned from my sleep doctor and have great news.  My AHIs have improved from 88 prior to treatment to 1.4 with my BiPap (Central Apnea).  What's is really interesting is that my personality…Continue

Tags: Mirage, FX, ResMed, Lift, Leaks

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cathy Smith Oct 6, 2011.

 

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At 19:47 on September 4, 2011, Joanne Hollett said…
I know what you mean I'm also a side sleeper and have the same problem with the leaking mask, try yawning with it on or twitching your nose (like Samantha from Bewitched years ago used to do); I find it helps me, might help you too... also a good tip to try, lie down when you put the mask on to go to sleep - your face changes shape when you lie down and sometimes the mask loses it's seal because of this.  Keep on trying though - it really IS worth it! x
At 10:03 on September 2, 2011, Joanne Hollett said…
No lucky her!  She's a great comfort though and I wouldnt be without her now!  Wishing you good luck with your new mask, I know you haven't been impressed so far and I'm glad that my sucess has given you the confidence to have another go - I hope I've helped a little and I'm sure this forum will help a lot - it certainly helped me. Lots of useful information and support on here and Kath has been just brilliant! I wouldn't be without my CPAP now, I've left it off a couple of nights and have really noticed the difference the next day - it's my new best friend next to you and Honey!  Best of luck Sis, happy sleeping zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
At 22:15 on September 1, 2011, Kath Hope said…

Welcome to our forum Cathy, and hope you find it helpful on here.  Look forward to interacting with you.

Best Wishes + Good Sleep!

Kath

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