Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread - Page 19

icehog3 · 01-04-2011, 09:09 PM

Got a full face mask from my doc today....tried it with a CPAP in the office and it feels much better for me than the nose mask....but I will wait to see how it works at home.

kelmac07 · 01-04-2011, 09:10 PM

Not gonna tell you that you're gonna love it...easier to tolerate...but HUGE difference from the one that doesn't cover your mouth. Sweet dreams!!

icehog3 · 01-04-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Not gonna tell you that you're gonna love it...easier to tolerate...but HUGE difference from the one that doesn't cover your mouth. Sweet dreams!!

Anything that keeps my intestines from inflating and making me look 6 months pregnant will be an improvement Mac!

pnoon · 01-04-2011, 09:39 PM

Best of luck, Tom.
I started with the full face mask and it's worked fine for me.

FriendlyMan · 01-23-2011, 12:42 PM

Hi,

Sorry for asking but did you get this information some where or you are guessing its air in your stomach?
The reason I'm asking is, I didnt sleep with my machinre for a while becuase I need to go for a new test. I think the Inhale is to strong, 20.0 (the Exhale is 16.0 ) And its waking me all night. This past week I decided to go back on the machine becuase I feel very week and have a had a bad cold. So i decided I'll try it, it didnt help much, the cold is almost gone but the upset stomach symtoms got even worse. I feel like somethings wrong with my stomach. Not sure if its constipation, viral, who knows what. I eat regular and use the bathroom. But I feel very gasy. I feel like something is really going on. Could it be inhaling air? havnt used the machine for three days.

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Used my new (first) CPAP for the first time last night...and woke up with a problem called aerophagia. It seems I swallowed air all night and filled my intestines up with air. The pain was nasty, and my stomach etc is still all messed up. I am not going to use the machine again until I see the doc in person, sounds like I could do some damage to my colon if I continue with this. F**k.

icehog3 · 01-23-2011, 03:36 PM

With me it was definitely from inhaling air. My CPAP is set at 14, but I am a mouth breather at night and swallowed air all night long.

Switched to a full face mask and the problem got better and better, to the point where after 3 weeks I don't seem to be swallowing much air at all. Do you use the nasal mask or a full face?

FriendlyMan · 01-23-2011, 03:38 PM

Its a medium face mask

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Originally Posted by icehog3

With me it was definitely from inhaling air. My CPAP is set at 14, but I am a mouth breather at night and swallowed air all night long.

Switched to a full face mask and the problem got better and better, to the point where after 3 weeks I don't seem to be swallowing much air at all. Do you use the nasal mask or a full face?

icehog3 · 01-23-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FriendlyMan

Its a medium face mask

Ever try one of those slings to keep your mouth closed while you sleep, or do you think the machine is just too forceful?

01-23-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Ever try one of those slings to keep your mouth closed while you sleep, or do you think the machine is just too forceful?

I went to a full face mask as I couldn't bring myself to wear a sling. (I'm ugly enough as it is. )

icehog3 · 01-23-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

I went to a full face mask as I couldn't bring myself to wear a sling. (I'm ugly enough as it is. )

I have seen myself in both the sling and the mask, and neither is very sexy, AL.

01-23-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I have seen myself in both the sling and the mask, and neither is very sexy, AL.

With the mask I have Alina convinced I'm a fighter pilot!

Whatever works!

icehog3 · 01-23-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

With the mask I have Alina convinced I'm a fighter pilot!

Whatever works!

I am asking my doc for a Darth Vader CPAP Mask.

12stones · 01-23-2011, 06:31 PM

Welcome to the club, Tom. Hope it's getting better for you.

icehog3 · 01-24-2011, 01:02 AM

Thanks Ricky...it was hard to tell if there was any improvement until I had to sleep w/o the mask one night. I think it is starting to make a difference.

12stones · 01-24-2011, 05:53 AM

Takes a little while to get used to. Wait a few months and then try to sleep without it.

CigarNut · 01-24-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Thanks Ricky...it was hard to tell if there was any improvement until I had to sleep w/o the mask one night. I think it is starting to make a difference.

That's really good news Tom!

And, you gotta admit -- when you are wearing that mask, that's a real look, isn't it! Really attracts the ladies

OLS · 01-24-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

With the mask I have Alina convinced I'm a fighter pilot!

No, it's the fact that everytime you fart in bed at night you mumble "FOX TWO!"

icehog3 · 01-24-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

And, you gotta admit -- when you are wearing that mask, that's a real look, isn't it! Really attracts the ladies

Especially ones that have a thing for Hannibal Lector, Michael.

CigarNut · 01-24-2011, 11:51 AM

That must be it! My wife is turned on my by Hannibal Lector look! (At least she's still turned on

)

JaKaacH · 01-24-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I am asking my doc for a Darth Vader CPAP Mask.

How about a Pee Wee Herman mask..

Not a thread jack, I'm scheduled for a sleep study soon, going back to reading this thread.
Peace out.

01-04-2011, 09:09 PM	#361
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Got a full face mask from my doc today....tried it with a CPAP in the office and it feels much better for me than the nose mask....but I will wait to see how it works at home. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-04-2011, 09:10 PM	#362
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Not gonna tell you that you're gonna love it...easier to tolerate...but HUGE difference from the one that doesn't cover your mouth. Sweet dreams!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-04-2011, 09:39 PM	#364
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Best of luck, Tom. I started with the full face mask and it's worked fine for me. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

01-23-2011, 03:36 PM	#366
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread With me it was definitely from inhaling air. My CPAP is set at 14, but I am a mouth breather at night and swallowed air all night long. Switched to a full face mask and the problem got better and better, to the point where after 3 weeks I don't seem to be swallowing much air at all. Do you use the nasal mask or a full face? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-23-2011, 06:31 PM	#373
12stones Yo Mama is so... Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Ricky Location: Houston, TX Posts: 184 Trading: (1)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Welcome to the club, Tom. Hope it's getting better for you.

01-24-2011, 01:02 AM	#374
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Thanks Ricky...it was hard to tell if there was any improvement until I had to sleep w/o the mask one night. I think it is starting to make a difference. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-24-2011, 05:53 AM	#375
12stones Yo Mama is so... Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Ricky Location: Houston, TX Posts: 184 Trading: (1)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Takes a little while to get used to. Wait a few months and then try to sleep without it.

01-24-2011, 11:51 AM	#379
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread That must be it! My wife is turned on my by Hannibal Lector look! (At least she's still turned on ) __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.