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Night #2, still can't get used to it. Had to take the mask off to fall asleep. If I hit a week without it working, I'm switching masks.
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Kelmac, at the sleep study center, I used a mask called the Quattro. Image here. I fell asleep ok, but by the 5th-6th hour of the study, the sensor they clip to your finger to monitor your Oxygen levels felt like it was being squeezed in a vice grip. It was way too tight. That night was not a good night of sleep.
I had heard good things about the nasal pillows on here, so I suggested maybe I try that one. The one I have is called the Opus. Image here. The girl who gave me my CPAP orientation suggested I wait a week or so before I switch masks. I have also been given Flonase spray to open the nasal passages, which has helped. |
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Christian...here is the mask I switched to over a year ago and have no issues at all.
http://www.cpapxchange.com/cpap-mask...sk-resmed.html I switched masks the second day...I could not fall asleep and called them the next morning. The next day, I was there swapping masks. Hope all pans out for ya. |
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anyways, best of luck to you, and btw I have a full face mask and a pressure of 13 |
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So, after dragging my feet, I'm set up for a Sleep Consultation for Sept. 18th, when I come back home for the High Holidays. After that, I'm sure its off for a sleep study.
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Updates anyone?
Some of you have yet to have your tests! :tt |
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No update, just curious how often people generally go back for re-evaluation.
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The first year was every few months...now it is once a year.
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I have been wearing mine for over a year and haven't been back for a checkup. I guess I should... but I sleep great now as it is.
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Well, gang, I'm getting a sleep study as well. After my pacemaker, the cardiac folks wanted me to visit the Sleep Clinic, and they decided I should undergo the test. Frankly, I wonder if this isn't a "one hand washing the other" scenario, and if the outcome of my initial visit wasn't a foregone conclusion. "Yes, you have a small throat, and are overweight." "Oh, people are different; the fact that you don't snore, wake up refreshed, don't fall asleep during the day etc." doesn't mean you don't have sleep apnea.
I am sure that I will be told I have sleep apnea after I spend the night at the clinic! Anyway, I am doing this, even if at the moment I'm rather dubious about the whole thing! Having this thread is wonderful, I must say, and very helpful. It makes me think that getting tested is the right thing, and has me feeling a little less negatively towards the whole ringamaroll! I guess also spending more than my fair share of time in Dr's offices/hospitals lately has me a little sour! Thanks for reading! Test is the 23rd- will keep you updated. Happy smokes to all! |
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I, on other hand, knew something was wrong. I was tired all the time and could wake up a community with my snoring/gasping. |
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I told him "Brother, you might want to keep those... I am about to rock your world!!!" Of course there is no drinking involved when 50 or so college buddies get together to try and show they can still party like they used to!!! The next morning he told me he had NEVER heard such noises!!!! He also told the guy who coordinates it all that he loved me... but don't ever have us room together again. |
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Looking forward to the post when you tell us you don't have it! :D |
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Had a Sleep Consult today. Told me I have a very good chance of having sleep apnea. Scheduling my sleep study it going to take a lttle work with me being at school 2 1/2 hours away, but I'll make it work. Keep you all posted. :tu
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