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Sleep Apnea and adjusting to a CPAP machine: Tips?
Sleep Health | Last Active: Apr 27 5:03pm | Replies (180)Comment receiving replies
Wgatap21. Over the course of 16 years, I've had 4 sleep studies and quit cpap use for four or so years earlier in the course. The machine sounds, sounds of leaking mask fit on my face, and uncomfortable masks.
Over the past 5-6 years, I was successful in finding the right mask, actually two masks, both nasal. Respiron Dreamwear and Resmed Nasal Pillow. Dreamwear has worked successfully and comfortably. I like it and I like the quiet Resmed Airsense 10. All paid by Medicare, but I would pay out of pocket, if I needed to.
In conclusion, I don't want to use a cpap but I want to enjoy the best quality of life and I believe that I am getting that. Got used to using cpap system because I wanted to succeed in using it. I have. I don't notice it when using it. The results are profound...alert and energetic at 76 y/o. Disciplining myself to endure using CPAP has paid off.
Wish you success .
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Hi, @victorkach- what prompted sleep studies 4 times in your case?
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@victorkach- Great story! CPAP use especially initially is a battle! I've also said that finding the right mask is critical to sticking with it. Your story is inspiring especially for those who have had a sleep study and have been fustrated with CPAP. I've used CPAP therapy for over 20 years and just turned 68. The health ramications of continuing on with apnea's is not good at all! I highly recommend that you need to find the right mask for you! Once you experience that high level of sleep again you will wake up refreshed and realize what you had been missing. Happy Zzzz....s Jim@thankful