Cpap - Will I Ever Get Used To This ?

[Odee 57]

I've been using a CPAP for years and I use the full face mask (nose and mouth) as I'm a mouth breather as well. Trust me, it does get better. The first few nights are a bit rough. Make sure you have the humidity set high enough to not dry out your mouth and maybe look into one of those special pillows for those who use CPAP machines. They are designed so that if you are a side sleeper, like me, the mask doesn't slip off. They are a bit pricey but well worth it IMHO.

Good idea about the humidity and I didn't know about the pillows ! I had the humidity OFF, it was making me nervous. I feel like the biggest baby with this stinking thing.

[Odee 57]

One other thing, my tech told me that insurance requires an average of 4 hours use a night for 90 days to continue to cover the machine. That was a great motivator for me to use the mask. I'd tell myself to just use it for the 4 hours and then I could take it off. Of course, I ended up sleeping through the night with it very quickly.

I was told I have to use it 4 hours a night too. Tonight is a new night and I will try again and keep trying until I get it right. I look forward to it.

[bethbeads 3]

I've struggled with using a CPAP as well. I started seeing a new sleep disorders doc (diff from the one that first prescribed CPAP machine). Any way, this doc wants you to bring the CPAP to his office for fine tuning, and it really helped. I felt like the guy at the medical supply place adjusted it well, but the docs office really got it set right. I'd recommend seeing if you can get it reset, the airflow may be too strong.