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Vaseline

I have just read this month's newsletter regarding the use of vaseline.  I too was given this advice from the Sleep Clinic.  Fortunately I had already found Kath and had purchased a tube of CPAP…Continue

Started Nov 27, 2012

If in any doubt - ASK!
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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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CPAP
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ResMed S9 Escape CPAP machine.
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ResMed Mirage Micro nasal mask

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At 22:30 on September 13, 2011, Cathy Smith said…
Don't you gag when you open your mouth to yawn?
At 23:35 on September 1, 2011, Kath Hope said…
Hi Joanne.  Just read the comment you've left for Cathy (and thanks for the lovely compliment you've added about me.....my head's swelled :-D  )  The only thing I've noticed is that it says you've left the comment for yourself rather than Cathy so I hope she can see it.  Do you two know each other?
At 22:50 on September 1, 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 22:20 on September 1, 2011, Cathy Smith said…
Hiya Sis, well it doesn't look like Honey needs a mask!
At 14:53 on June 17, 2011, Kath Hope said…
Oh, another thing I meant to say, is that a lot of people find their diabetes and high blood pressure improves once they're being treated properly, so look forward to hearing good news from you as time goes on....
At 14:52 on June 17, 2011, Kath Hope said…

.....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

At 14:21 on June 17, 2011, Kath Hope said…

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

At 13:11 on June 17, 2011, Kath Hope said…

Welcome to the Forum Joanne, and I hope you find your time on here to be beneficial to you!

Kind regards

Kath Hope

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