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Hello everyone,I thought I would share a recent experience with you all in the hope that it will be of help to some of you. I have just completed my first 8 weeks of therapy using the CPAP and I…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kath Hope Sep 19, 2011.
New lease of life
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Well what can I say? One week into treatment I already feel like a "new" person. For me the relief was immediate and the benefits I have gained through getting my life back, far outweigh the minor…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joanne Hollett Sep 3, 2011.
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"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 "
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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…"
"Hi Jonathan, well see my nose is blocked a lot, so I mouth breath which really sucks a lot more moisture and makes my mouth dry. So I put humidity on maximum, which makes for condensation at the mask end, which becomes a demonic reed instrument.Now…"
ResMed AirSense 10 getting noisy
HelloI have an NHS issued ResMed AirSense 10 with heated humidifier. In the last couple of weeks, it's developed an annoying noise, when I inhale. It bothers me a little and my partner a lot! I sometimes get problems if the water container in the…See More
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My first question is why is condensation forming? I very occasionally get some condensation, may be once a month, but I can quickly run a finger around the inside of the mask, and wipe it away. I use a nasal mask, with the humidifier…"
"11K+? Ok that's probably where I should look then :-)"
"Hi John. Thanks for the compliment as I do my best popping on here, but it's difficult due to us now supporting 25k+ patients at the charity. To be honest, the forum is quiet because most people seem to prefer Facebook and forums aren't as…"
"There's some information here, but generally it's very common and likely due to our anatomy."
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.....I can fully understand how you're feeling with living alone, and sounds like a great plan going to stay with your family. I can promise you that you won't suffocate though :) Trying a full face mask might be the best way forward initially so that it doesn't matter whether you're breathing through your nose, mouth or both. All sleep clinics are different, but see if yours will let you bring home a full face mask home, as well as a nasal one. Tonight when you have more time to have a good look around the forum, you will probably find much more help too from others who've posted help and advice.
So pleased you've found us, and speak soon.
Best Wishes
Kath
Hi again Joanne, and so glad you've found us. Just to know that you have other people on hand on this forum to help and support you is a real bonus that I wish I'd had at the beginning. If you feel like introducing yourself properly to the others, this link would be a good place to do it http://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/forum/topics/welcome-from-kath-mike?id=6381638%3ATopic%3A206&page=1#comments
Have a look on my website too, and you'll see my own personal story there at this link
http://www.hope2sleep.co.uk/page/my-story but unlike you, I didn't suspect that I had sleep apnoea.
Some people are very lucky in that they adapt really quickly to CPAP, but I can assure you that most of us aren't so lucky and have to work at it in the early days. However, we are definitely the lucky ones, in that we've been diagnosed, bearing in mind what other conditions sleep apnoea can lead to if left untreated.
Regarding the full face mask, that's definitely a 'must' if you're aware that you breathe through your mouth, like me. Your best bet would be to practise wearing the mask with and without the machine on whilst distracting yourself with watching tv., reading a book or listening to your favourite music. Try not to panic and just relax into your breathing, and keep in mind that the air from the CPAP is actually keeping you safe in your sleep, rather than an enemy trying to take over LOL.
As for the masks, again some people are lucky in finding a suitable one straight away, whereas people like me have to try practically everyone that's ever been manufactured LOL.
I wish you all the best in these early days and should out for any help you need.
Kath x
Welcome to the Forum Joanne, and I hope you find your time on here to be beneficial to you!
Kind regards
Kath Hope