Hey everyone,
I am going to get my CPAP machine tomorrow. I am curious for those out there who use CPAPS, are they really that effective? If so then how quickly do you see/feel results. I am expecting this miraculous turnaround where I will stop snoring, will get a great night's sleep, get more energy back etc.. Does this really happen? any insights would be much appreciative.
Thanks,
Amir
My CPAP gave my husband and I both better sleep almost immediately. It took a couple nights to get used to the small sound, but after that we can't even hear it. I found out once you wear it, you don't sleep well without it. I hear too many people say, they have one but don't use it. WHY??? Sorry I prefer to breathe.
Good luck and happy sleeping!
Ditto!!
I cannot sleep with out it. I have had it for ten years.
I've been using CPAP for 11 or 12 years now and I have had moderate success with it. I use it every night with very few exceptions. I had to go to a full-face mask after several years because the pressure on my upper lip from the nasal masks caused a problem with my gums that required oral surgery to repair. I'm looking for an alternative to the full-face masks I have tried. Those masks cause abrasions on the bridge of my nose, leak if they are not tightly strapped down (I have a narrow face with hollow cheeks), and leave mask and strap marks on my face.
I've considered the ResMed Liberty but am hesitant to try it because of some user comments that it transfers the mask pressure from the bridge of the nose to the upper lip. I don't want to cause more problems for my gums. Any suggestions/advice on mask choices? Has anyone tried and had success with dental appliances for apnea? Thanks. SG
Hi, I don't know if you do this or not, but I found out by switching my type of mask every couple days it relieves my pressure points. I was told to make sure my face and mask were both clean and not to tighten them to tight. (which I was doing, until I started with the graduation air, it gave the mask time to seal)
I use the Mirage Swift fit Mask and nasal by ResMed and the new one I have and really like is the new soft nasal is the Opti Life by RESPIRONICS. God bless and keep using it!
Good advice thanks. I tried nasal pillows several years ago but found that they didn't work very well and left sores on my nostrils. I'll check out the masks you mention. I have one Respironics full-face mask but the adjuster for the forehead piece is flimsy and difficult to adjust. In general, I've been happier with the ResMed products. Thanks for the tips.
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