Dawn, thanks for the info. I just bought a new mask, so it's too soon to get another, but it does look interesting and I will consider it next time I can get a new mask. Does it ever leak and does it hurt you anywhere? It got good reviews, but it' is twice what my new Simplus by Fisher & Paykel costs. I sure would be interested if I could get a new one now quickly while I have the bruised forehead.

I have been on the CPAP and BiPAP starting last July. I have been to 3 sleep labs and still am having trouble with the masks and also the apneas are still high. Some nights as meny as 57 per hr. I am now waiting for the insurance to ok another mask. I have trouble with air leaks, hurting my nose, etc. I use the machine faithfully each night, but fiddle with it off and on all night. I am so tired during the day. I want this to work for me but am getting to the place where I am about to say the heck with it. The only thing stopping me is, my son died of sleep apnea. I am a mouth breather so need one that covers my mouth. There has to be a mask out there for me.

@hosta. I have used cpap, then apap with heated humidifier and heated tube for 15 or more years. The only problem I have had is finding a good full face mask that worked for me. I've tried many and with many problems and always with leaks and (until I used the Remzzzs and straps I mention below) painful marks on my face. I finally bought Fisher & Paykel Simplus full face cpap (and apap or bipap) mask with headgear. Once I easily got it fitted right, it is perfect for me. It doesn't leak, is light weight, fits better on the pillow (side sleeper) and gets a very high rating on the charts, is even cheaper than most ff masks. It runs a little larger, so you might need a smaller size than you now use. If your provider can't get for you, you can send doctor's prescription to CPap.com and they will mail mask to you with insurance papers you'll have to send to your insurance for reimbursement. It's worth this extra effort to get a better mask. I also use the Pad A Cheek Pads to soften the straps and also use the RemZzs padded ff cpap mask liners to soften the mask on the face so it won't hurt or leave marks on my face. These you can get from cpap.com if your provider can't get them for you. I have very delicate skin and find these two products wonderful. Hope this helps. I breath better, easier, and comfortably with apap and this mask.

The problem I have now is because I can't have the straps touch the forehead injury. I'll be very happy to get back on the apap and mask. Don't give up. Sleep apnea can cause a stroke or heart attack. The problem with using the local providers with their limited selection of masks and often times lack of mask knowledge was a major setback for me. cpap.com has ALL masks, cpaps, apaps, bipaps. and products to ease discomfort of masks, plus many reviews on each item telling the good and bad of each product. They also have a cpap talk site where users talk to each other and help each other when they have questions or want advice on what has helped others. I don't remember what that site is called. ps I don't have any affiliation with cpap.com and nothing to gain. I just know how helpful they can be.

I'll be praying for you that you'll soon find the right mask for you and won't give up this necessary treatment for sleep apnea. Without it, you can find yourself with many other health problems caused by the apnea, and even death caused by the problems created by untreated apnea. I want to encourage you. Don't give up!

@danavs, Thank you for your information and encouragement. I will talk to my supplier about getting this mask. I know about apnea causing death, as I said, my son died because of this. He was only 36 years old.

I love it. I have tried many masks and not uncomfortable anywhere. I am a mouth breather and a stomach sleeper, my leaks have decreased to 1% occasionally. My events of apnea are 0!!! My other masks use to leak up to 50% with up to 61 events. I am blessed that My insurance covers all my equipment.

Prayers for easier sleeping days ahead!!
Dawn