I know I need another sleep test for titration. Since I'm a mouth breather, I've been through a trillion masks, and finally I am using the FF one. It seems to seal ok, but the pressure sores it leaves on my nose's bridge and the lines down my face are absolutely ridiculous. I have very delicate features so lots of masks haven't worked. I have to use Neosporin on it and use bandaids to ward off the worst of it. I'm frustrated because the people at the respiratory place don't really have any answers. And it's costing a lot of money to keep changing masks.

Any advice? I tried to use the mask that's like a snorkel and it was absolute torture. Had to take it out during the middle of the night. Was so dehydrated.

Also, how can you adjust your system to lose weight. I would liket o lose 15 pounds, but even with vigorous exercise and a decent diet, I have had no luck when normally it would not be a problem. I am on a psychiatric medication that keeps me asleep, but the side effects are weight gain in some people. My doctor put me on a medication that counteracts this. It still hasn't helped, but I'm not gaining more weight. I'll have to change the first medication. ARGH.

I sleep for over 12 hours on the weekend and have to nap. In the morning, it's torture to get out of bed.

So, what exactly is the information on weight and sleep apnea? Anybody try anything that helps? I find that I'm losing my will to try. I'll try anything - specific yoga poses, etc.

Thank you everyone so much. To a good night's sleep!

Galina

skin lotion or face cream sometimes reduces the masks although in theory it can make the mask wear out faster by effecting the silicone rubber, KY or some other sexual lubricant might be tried as this doesnt effect rubber

also the airhose should be supported to stop it tugging on the mask
i wonder if you will still need the sleep med when eventually used to the CPAP
the final mask adjustments should be made when lying in bed, allow a while for the heat from your face to warm the mask as this sometimes softenes the rubber

Galina,

What kind of FF mask are you using?  That will give us a direction to go to try and help you.  If you haven't had a titration yet, are you using an APAP or CPAP?  CPAPs run at constant pressure and, if you are using this, quite likely it is not set to the proper pressure to treat your apnea.

I also have the same issue with meds and weight.  Anti-depressants increase your weight by increasing your appetite, so there isn't much you can do about that beyond changing meds. and appetite suppressants.  Other than that, your apnea has to be fully treated and compensates, you have to be getting enough sleep and you have to make sure the calories going in are less than those going out to lose weight.

Vicki

Vicki


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That which does not kill you makes you stronger-Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich must of had apnea.

I use a CPAP, C-Flex Remstar/pro and the Mask is ResMed Ultra Mirage Full Face Mask.

It has a heated humidifier.

I hate the full face mask, but I'm getting used to it. I am just frustrated that my body is being limited by its efficiency because of sleep apnea. it's like you have to work twice as hard to just be normal. And hten to be so tired on top of that!

Anyway, if I've gained weight, do you think a simple call to the doctor's asking them to try to change the pressure level would help? the thing is - the respiratory place is very far and it's a pain to try to get to if you work!

I wish I could figure out how to program myself. Of course, I doubt they want patients doing that!

galina wrote:

I use a CPAP, C-Flex Remstar/pro and the Mask is ResMed Ultra Mirage Full Face Mask.

It has a heated humidifier.

I hate the full face mask, but I'm getting used to it. I am just frustrated that my body is being limited by its efficiency because of sleep apnea. it's like you have to work twice as hard to just be normal. And hten to be so tired on top of that!

Anyway, if I've gained weight, do you think a simple call to the doctor's asking them to try to change the pressure level would help? the thing is - the respiratory place is very far and it's a pain to try to get to if you work!

I wish I could figure out how to program myself. Of course, I doubt they want patients doing that!

You certainly don't want to be changing pressure settings without medical supervision. Too low, might as well not bother with the machine......too high can bring about central apnoea events.

The fact that you have cflex means that the machine will auto adjust itself so you shouldn't need any adjustments. Make sure that the cflex option is turned on.

Daniel


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The untreated Sleep Apnoea sufferer died quietly in his sleep.......
Unlike his three passengers who died screaming !!!!!!

(Anon)