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I see most of these post are from 2018! I have been diagnosed with Obstructive sleep apnea since 2014. I have had the same problems that have been mentioned above. I need a full face mask and tried many before I found what worked or at least was better than others. I had a second sleep study which confirmed the OSA with a change in pressures as events had risen. I then had a third sleep study and was diagnosed with Complex sleep apnea which means I still have OSA and now central sleep apnea. I absolutely have to sleep on my side and NEVER on my back. My events go up considerably if I end on my back somehow. I could go on and on with the problem but what I want most is to be able to chat with someone else who has Complex Sleep Apnea to see how he/she has overcome some of the problems I have.
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Welcome @merrilyzi, Here are a couple fairly recent posts from member discussing complex sleep apnea in other discussions:
@kb1942 shared their experience here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333412/.
@tacitsentinel shared their experience here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-do-i-keep-blood-pressure-in-check-with-dysautonomia/
Here is the search results with links for members who have posted about complex sleep apnea: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=Complex+Sleep+Apnea&pg=2
Since you also mentioned having central sleep apnea you may also find the following discussion helpful -- Can a CPAP machine treat central apneas?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/can-a-cpap-machine-treat-central-apneas/
I also have to sleep on my side and wear a full face mask for my OSA. My events will go up if I sleep on my back. Have you discussed your symptoms/problems with your sleep medicine doctor or care team?