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finding correct mask or nasal pillows & headgeare

Tonight will be my 3rd night on CPAP and my second brand of mask.  Now on nasal pillows which I tolerate but the headgear just does not fit.  Uncomfortable and will not stay in place.  Tired making more tight and then loosening.  When I was fit at the DME company I had thought they would measure my face perhaps to see what I should wear.  This did not happen.  She recommended a nasal mask the 1st day and it really hurt around my nose.  Then the second day she told me to "pick out what I wanted".  Well, I sure don't know anything about CPAP even though I am a nurse.  The second device doe snot fit either.  Comes very close to my lower eyes and also did not stay in position well.  Many leaks.  The tubing was in the way~I was wishing it went straight up the front like some I have seen.  What does one have to do to get a well fitting mask or headgear?  I have searched the internet and feel like I alone have to solve this.  Should I get another DME company?  I really want this to work and am anxious for a solution of some kind.  Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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Permalink Reply by Chris H on May 31, 2011 at 6:27pm
Hi Ginny, Time heals ( "all") most wounds , practice makes ("perfect") better . You Have come a long way. You can do this. Good Sleep,Chris
Permalink Reply by Ginny Edmundson on May 31, 2011 at 6:57pm
Thank you, Chris!  Maybe in our lifetime "they" will come up with something easier to adjust to!!! We can hope, can't we?

Chris H said:
Hi Ginny, Time heals ( "all") most wounds , practice makes ("perfect") better . You Have come a long way. You can do this. Good Sleep,Chris
Permalink Reply by Chris H on June 1, 2011 at 3:41pm

Well .........we certanly know that it's a work in progress.  

 

Ginny Edmundson said:

Thank you, Chris!  Maybe in our lifetime "they" will come up with something easier to adjust to!!! We can hope, can't we?

Chris H said:
Hi Ginny, Time heals ( "all") most wounds , practice makes ("perfect") better . You Have come a long way. You can do this. Good Sleep,Chris

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