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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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some people have luck acclimating themselves to CPAP by wearing it while awake for periods of time watching TV, or reading a book. but we really need more information about how long you've been using it and exactly what kind of machine you have to give good, specific to your situation advice. can you tell us more?
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Permalink Reply by Dan Lyons on
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Dennis,
Please share the details such as type of machine, type of mask and the settings. What can't you tolerate? The mask, pressure, both, what?
The answer may be in the details.
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Permalink Reply by Dennis Don Wilkins on
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It's been several years since I've actually used the machine so I'll have to dig it out & get the info & get back to you.
Dan Lyons said:Dennis,
Please share the details such as type of machine, type of mask and the settings. What can't you tolerate? The mask, pressure, both, what?
The answer may be in the details.
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Like I told Dan I will have to dig my machine out & get the info as it's been a long time since I've actually used it. My brother has a machine & says he wouldn't go to bed without it so I guess it's just 'me'. By the way my dr. told me that no one has ever died from this, but apparently that's not true, right?
Mike said:some people have luck acclimating themselves to CPAP by wearing it while awake for periods of time watching TV, or reading a book. but we really need more information about how long you've been using it and exactly what kind of machine you have to give good, specific to your situation advice. can you tell us more?
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Permalink Reply by Eric Thayer on
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Would you run a car w/ very little oil just because it still seems to run ok? It damages you. The data is in.
Dennis Don Wilkins said:Like I told Dan I will have to dig my machine out & get the info as it's been a long time since I've actually used it. My brother has a machine & says he wouldn't go to bed without it so I guess it's just 'me'. By the way my dr. told me that no one has ever died from this, but apparently that's not true, right?
Mike said:some people have luck acclimating themselves to CPAP by wearing it while awake for periods of time watching TV, or reading a book. but we really need more information about how long you've been using it and exactly what kind of machine you have to give good, specific to your situation advice. can you tell us more?
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Sleep Apnea can be attributed to numerous deaths as a contributing factor. Invite your "physician" to join our family here and educate himself to the facts. We would be more than happy to direct him to the truth.
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Permalink Reply by Linda McClure- Woodham on
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As others have replied, knowing the type of machine and other info is vital for the best advice. I do believe your doctor is very wrong in telling you no one has ever died from this. Quite to the contrary, many so-called "natural causes" of finding a person dead in the morning from a heart attack have been attributed to untreated sleep apnea. NFL player, Reggie White, died from a heart attack due to untreated sleep apnea.
I think you need to find another doctor.
Linda
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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on
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What is your humidity set at?
Erin Grass said:am having same issues with my CPAP - have only been using it for about a month regularly, but have so far suffered from sore throat, dryness in throat & sinus drip resulting in an infection. is this all temporary? i do have a chin strap with my nasal pillows, but it doesn't seem to help with the dry throat. i often also find that in my sleep i will take my mask off and i will wake up and it will be on the floor next to my bed!
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Permalink Reply by Kinderhook on
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I am having the same problem. I was diagnosed in January. I go to bed, read a while until I feel drowsy (my normal routine), then I put on the mask and I'm wide awake. I will lie there for hours without sleep while the mask is on my face. I know I need to use the machine but it sure isn't helping me sleep at this rate. My husband also as sleep apnea and has never had any problems w/ the machine. So I don't know what to do. Any ideas?
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Permalink Reply by CPAP House on
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Try putting on your mask while reading and preparing to go to sleep. If you get used to the pressure while you're still active, it may help you fall asleep easier (as opposed to reading for awhile, and then putting the mask on just before you go to sleep).
Kinderhook said:I am having the same problem. I was diagnosed in January. I go to bed, read a while until I feel drowsy (my normal routine), then I put on the mask and I'm wide awake. I will lie there for hours without sleep while the mask is on my face. I know I need to use the machine but it sure isn't helping me sleep at this rate. My husband also as sleep apnea and has never had any problems w/ the machine. So I don't know what to do. Any ideas?
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I don't know how to use glasses and have the mask on at the same time. I have a full face mask.
Peter Nguyen said:Try putting on your mask while reading and preparing to go to sleep. If you get used to the pressure while you're still active, it may help you fall asleep easier (as opposed to reading for awhile, and then putting the mask on just before you go to sleep).
Kinderhook said:I am having the same problem. I was diagnosed in January. I go to bed, read a while until I feel drowsy (my normal routine), then I put on the mask and I'm wide awake. I will lie there for hours without sleep while the mask is on my face. I know I need to use the machine but it sure isn't helping me sleep at this rate. My husband also as sleep apnea and has never had any problems w/ the machine. So I don't know what to do. Any ideas?
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Permalink Reply by Duane McDade on
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Try Bi Level. That's what you're to do if you can not tolerarte CPAP. Bi Level.
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