historycat95 t1_jeeuvw3 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Very much by me.

Tried 5 different masks over 15 months. Never a good night's sleep.

Absolutely horrible.

IcallBSonthat t1_jefcdqz wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Have you tried the Philips Dreamwear? No hard plastic parts. If that doesn't work, try adjusting the pressure to lower.

https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/e/sleep/rest-assured-the-right-mask-for-your-patients?utm_id=71700000105922349&origin=7_700000002173314_71700000105922349_58700008259499930_43700075183015611&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiZqhBhCJARIsACHHEH-XSCOB7pKj3I5CdYB-W4iiIyWd0k6IaMgoZvwDc67irLy2lIWKe5UaAnbNEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Cabshank t1_jefmr8o wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:38 PM

This, dreamwear is the best

sheikrock t1_jegnzas wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:47 PM

Try one of the mouth guards. I couldn’t deal with the CPAP, but the mouth guard works great. You do need to have a decent teeth though.

wotmate t1_jeewz69 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:50 PM

It is by me. I've got 100% compliance over the last five months, with an average AHI of 3 using my cpap, and every single day I wake up feeling horrible, and still get drowsy during the day.

Hellspawn54 t1_jegq5hq wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:03 PM

I've got (almost) 100% compliance for the past 23 years, and like you have AHI around 3. Also wake up feeling crap, but I know how much worse I would feel without CPAP. It feels like punishment but it's also a lifesaver.

IcallBSonthat t1_jefcm3i wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:32 PM

3 AHI isn't that bad. Anything under 5 is actually quite good. Have you tinkered with the settings?

ImportantRope t1_jeey3w4 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:58 PM

In general, it has a low tolerance. It's kind of like sleep deprivation torture for me so it's a lose lose.

Kevine04 t1_jegp7oq wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:56 PM

I have used my machine every day for 12 years, I tolerate it, I would do anything to be rid of it.

ShotTreacle8209 t1_jefzyqo wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:05 PM

It is hated by me, a spouse. Whereas we used to spoon, now we can’t without cold air blowing down my back.

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typesett t1_jefg08e wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:54 PM

I find breathing exercises help me fall asleep! No Cpap for me tho

Tony2Punch t1_jegnkuu wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:44 PM

Literally just have not been able to keep a mask on for a full night after trying a lot

natanaru t1_jeeulwm wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:34 PM

Only for me on bad allergy/cold days.

BranWafr t1_jeew5ib wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:45 PM

My preferred mask is a nasal pillow, which I use 95% of the time. But when I get allergies or colds that cause stuffy noses, I use the full face mask that covers my mouth, too.

But, if I could take a medication to handle my apnea, I'd be down for that.

murderedbyaname t1_jegp8vf wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:56 PM

Statistically as reported by doctors.

CCriscal t1_jegp7nf wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:56 PM

Well, CPAP is hardly tolerated by spouses sometimes and it can also make you nervous.

A new drug called AF-130 has been developed that offers “two-for-one” treatment of heart failure and sleep apnea by targeting the nervous activity that drives both.

WoolyLawnsChi t1_jeer3jh wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:11 PM