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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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All I can say is I feel your pain! I got the F20 as a replacement this year and it is very uncomfortable. I have just ordered the new Resmed F40 which is very small and light and so far it has been a lot easier to use for a mouth breather that…"
"It sounds like you're getting rainout issues (condensation) so here's an article to help with this.
www.hope2sleep.co.uk/water-in-the-mask-hose-known-as-rainout"
noisy humidifier normal?
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Dentists in Hull that know about Mewing ?
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F20 AirFit small marking bridge of nose
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"A very helpful reply Jonathan. I found the pressure setting for the full face mask to be too high when I changed to a nasal mask, but perhaps I should have persisted?
I'll try again and I'll also discuss with the clinic whether an APAP…"
"Ramble alert! My history is that I spent part of each week at a different location, so bought a second machine identical to my fixed pressure NHS machine and set it up to match using the clinician menu. This was a very long time…"
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Air Sense 10 - changing pressure settings
I have been successfully using my air sense 10 since OSA diagnosis, and my AHI is now under 2. I had an appointment with my clinic this week and have been told there is no need for further appointments and just to contact them if I need supplies or…See More
"If you have a helpful GP, I would ask them to re-refer you to the sleep clinic."
A few questions..
A quick bit of backgroundDiagnosed with OSA about 7/8 years ago by my local sleep clinic and given a F &P Icon CPAP. After a couple of follow-up appts to sort out any issues, I was sent on my merry way. I have had no further face to face…See More
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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