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Did anyone just give up on the %*$@ mask and decide to forget it?
I am, & returned the mask & machine to the unhelpful medical device store. (The only one around) I talked to a new sleep doctor, who was also unhelpful. Now I am trying to do a few
ideas of my own---- nose sprays, dry mouth products, etc. Since I must get up every 2 or 3 hours
for bathroom trips, I seem to be a bit better. I have other medical issues that seem to override the sleep apnea.
Oh for a night of 8 hours of restful sleep!
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@mermaid7272 I hear you! I must say that I continued with the CPAP and went to BIPAP with oxygen which was better for me. I would encourage you to find a doctor who will listen to you. I had to do so. My medical device store has been great. Their resupply branch is not. That means I have to drive to St. George from where I live in hurricane to get the store to do the contact work for the restore. Maybe you can find a medical device store that will mail your needs. I would encourage you to continue. There should be a work around for you. I am finally getting sleep and feel it has been helpful in many areas I thought was due to aging. I am 82. But I now longer have what I dubbed old lady drip. It was constant, but now no longer have it. Other bodily functions have improved. I no longer have to make bathroom runs at night. It took me almost two years to get here, but I am happy I stuck with it.
Wishing you success in whatever you decide. And, once again, I am so sorry you have had bad service from providers.