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Permalink Reply by M.W. Jackson on July 5, 2010 at 10:21pm

My situation is similar to Karen's. I received my machine about a week ago. The first couple of nights it worked well, but now I am awakening in about 4 hrs feeling really claustrophobic and it appears to be leaking air. So, I get up, adjust it, sleep for an hour or 2 then have just taken it off the last 2 couple of hrs. 4 hours feel like 8 though because at the sleep clinic I woke up 74 an hr.

Am wondering about the chin strap also, but question if that will feel even more cumbersome/claustrophobic? I haven't called back to the clinic for help yet, but plan to do that tomorrow. I do have to admit, tho, I am much much more rested in the morning than I have been the last several months. It also appears I am not craving carbs like I ws before and I feel I will get the 40 lbs off I need. I'm so grateful for the machine, but am having difficulty accepting using it because I see it as almost an embarrassment and have not told my family an very few friends. I, too, welcome any ideas as to how I might make it work better. Feel very appreciative to have found this siite.

Permalink Reply by Brandy Winteler on August 30, 2010 at 7:39pm

Hi. I'm new to CPAP and found this site when searching "trouble adjusting to cpap." I have had my machine and mask for 6 nights now. I have a ResMed DS 150 with a ComfortGel Full Face mask. My problem is pretty much the same as what a couple others have posted. When I first got it, I got blisters on my nose and on my forehead. I've loosened the mask a lot and managed to avoid leaks as long as I stayed on my back. I move a lot in my sleep and generally sleep on my side, so staying on my back has been hard and I get a nasty kink in my neck and shoulders from it. So, I have tried laying on my side and adjusting my mask but I just can't avoid leaks that way. Last night, I just couldn't get comfortable or avoid leaks no matter what I did. I couldn't even stop leaks when I was on my back. On the weekend I slept pretty well, but I took Ambien both Friday and Saturday nights, so I think that kept me from noticing leaks and discomfort as much. I can't take it on work nights though because it makes me feel groggy and drugged through the next day.
Anyway, I'm tired and cranky. I also am bipolar and I think that being overtired is aggravating a depressed period, which is just making this all even more difficult. I will try to get the mask to work again tonight and, if it doesn't, I will call the DME tomorrow and get an appointment to get a mask fitting and see if I am doing something wrong or if I need a different mask. Is a week enough time to have tried this one? Or should I give it a little longer before I go trying another?

Permalink Reply by 99 on August 31, 2010 at 11:49am

i think mask just ike shoes need to be run in before they are comfy

Permalink Reply by richard graham on November 15, 2011 at 1:12am

my biggest hurdle is stuffy nose.  I use humidity and I still struggle.   Thanks for your support.

Permalink Reply by Mary Z on January 15, 2012 at 8:58am

We have so many new users I thought it might be appropriate to bring this thread up from the New Users Group Discussions.

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