Cpap Bpap

[Red Cent]

I am interested in getting the "No Mask"/CpapPro. I cannot use the straps, head gear, nose piece, etc.
Co-incidentallly, I cannot stand to sleep on a pillow where my breath will rebound in my face. I have to sleep with a folded edge of a stiff pillow with my face just past the edge.

Anybody with any experience? I really need your advice. I can't stay awake.

 

[HAWKEYE10]

I have sleep apena real bad and I can't stand those Cpap machines. I have tried every mask except ths Nomask. My doctor doesn't think much of them so I haven't tried one. If you try one and like it please PM me. Don

 

[Red Cent]

Will do. I gotta try it. It might work.

 

[utahvaughn]

cpap

I use a cpap. You might try a different supiler . I went to 4 before I got things that worked. My pal sleeps on his back with a 4 or 5 in. pillow under his neck to keep his airway open.Good luck, utah vaughn

 

[DeadAye]

I have sleep apnea too - Tried a few cpap things and decided that I'd rather die in peace....

 

[Red Cent]

Guys, c'mon. I gotta shoot Ruger Rimfire Comp Saturday, 2nd Saturday, I gotta shoot Cowboy, 2nd Sunday Cowboy, 3rd Saturday Pocket Carry Competition. 4th Saturday is Ruger Rimfire again.

I think I can handle the mouth piece. Its the nose plugs that may get me. I have to find something. I am sleepy all the time. Besides, a large bottle of George Dickel a week is expensive .

 

[jlrhiner]

I use the full face mask and have for 3 years. All I can say is if you have sleep apnea and do not use a cpap machine, you don't know what sleep is. It took @ 3 weeks to get use to it, and a couple of months to realize I can't live without it. Give yourself time to get used to it.

 

[O2Guy]

I am in the respiratory business, hence the user name. I have had personal experience with many people that have tried the No Mask and they all agree, they are a piece of junk.

No one "likes" to use a PAP machine but everyone likes the results. The secret, or luck of the draw, is to have someone that is willing to work with you to get you as comfortable as possible, whether getting your pressure(s) changed or getting the right mask for you. This is not always done in a sleep study.

If you have been prescribed a PAP machine, it means that you have a serious apnea problem. You need to take this seriously. Many times, oxygen levels in the blood drop to very dangerous levels. You owe it to yourself and to those that love you to get treatment.

Most any PAP provider that I know wants you to be compliant and continue to use and benefit from from the therapy. Also, this is how they get paid. Continue to seek help from your respiratory therapist or PAP provider until you find a comfort level that is for you. If your current provider can't/won't help you, seek another one. As the patient, it is your choice.

I will try my best to answer any questions anyone has, just ask here or PM me.

 

[mtelkhntr]

My Dr. just gave me a prescription for dental device that's supposed to help with sleep apnea. I haven't made an appointment yet with the dentist so have no idea what it entails but it sure sounds a lot more user friendly than a cpap.

 

[jlrhiner]

My Dr. just gave me a prescription for dental device that's supposed to help with sleep apnea. I haven't made an appointment yet with the dentist so have no idea what it entails but it sure sounds a lot more user friendly than a cpap.

IF you breath through your nose. If you breath through your mouth, your in for some unpleasant nights. To use one of those, or the nasal cannelure (sp), I would have had to wear a strap around my head (ala Hannibal Lector) holding my mouth shut.

 

[moosedog]

Lack of a good nights sleep can lead to all kinds of health issues.
I use the head strap with the nose pillows and find that it took me about a good six months to get used to it, but since then my blood pressure has gone down and I sleep a heck of a lot better.
Actually feel like **** if I don't use it.
Good luck.

 

[O2Guy]

IF you breath through your nose. If you breath through your mouth, your in for some unpleasant nights. To use one of those, or the nasal cannelure (sp), I would have had to wear a strap around my head (ala Hannibal Lector) holding my mouth shut.

Correct. If you're a mouth breather when you sleep, a nasal mask or nasal pillows probably is not for you, even though some people are able to use them with a chin strap.

As for the No Mask, in order for it to be held in place you will need to clench your teeth to hold it into place. Most people cannot do this.

 

[mtelkhntr]

Correct. If you're a mouth breather when you sleep, a nasal mask or nasal pillows probably is not for you, even though some people are able to use them with a chin strap.

As for the No Mask, in order for it to be held in place you will need to clench your teeth to hold it into place. Most people cannot do this.

Good to know. Thanks guys!

 

[vista461]

If you have been prescribed a PAP machine, it means that you have a serious apnea problem. You need to take this seriously. Many times, oxygen levels in the blood drop to very dangerous levels. You owe it to yourself and to those that love you to get treatment.

My blood ox level got to 67% during my sleep study. Probably not good. It took me a couple days to get used to the machine, but I couldn't believe the difference in how much more awake and better I felt in the morning

 

[2fingers]

CPAP plus O2 Concentrater with a full face mask, Don't know how I would live without them. I am not falling asleep all the time now. It did not take long to get used to the mask at all. Make a real effort and you can do it.

 

[Frank46]

I too have sleep apnea, first mask they gave me was some gizmo that covered your nose. That didn't last long. The next one covered both the nose and mouth. That one was way better, but if you fell asleep and your mouth opened your mouth felt like have the sahara sands were in your mouth. Latest one is more adjustable in that you can adjust how tight you want the mask to fit your face. Has this little slide or button that allows you to tailor how far out or in the pads on the mask touch your forehead. So far its been better than what I have used before. And since my cpap maching is set pretty high as to the volume of air with this mask a good seal is important. Frank

 

[mafuta54]

I use the Activa Mirage mask and really like it. By the way, I am on a Bi-Pap machine set at 23/19. I have used cpap in the past and bipap now for many years now.

 

[ohiobuckeye]

I use the full face mask and have for 3 years. All I can say is if you have sleep apnea and do not use a cpap machine, you don't know what sleep is. It took @ 3 weeks to get use to it, and a couple of months to realize I can't live without it. Give yourself time to get used to it.

Very true. Initially, it's a pain in the butt you think you will never become accustomed to, but 3-4 weeks was what I had to endure, and YES, it was worth it to be able to wake up and start the day well rested and not be tired all day. I couldn't stand the face masks but easily adjusted to the nose pad type with the feather light adjustable head straps...much better. I haven't heard anything good about the strapless type you have to clamp between your teeth while you sleep...think about that how that would work...