CPAP machine

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I have been using a CPAP machine for about a year and a half. Many people

on my dad's side of the family have this problem, even we women, in whom

it's rare. Has something to do with the shape of the inside of our mouths.

CMT comes from my mom's side.

Anyway, I have always had sleep problems, and using the machine while at

first, was a little disconcerting, I now feel that I cannot sleep without

it. I sleep well and do not awaken all night. I'm refreshed in the

morning and have less pain (related to chronic back problems from a

childhood injury.)

I do understand that there is an oral appliance, like a bit-guard one can

wear at night in place of the machine, which I am interested in trying.

LL

[Guest guest]

I have no problem wearing the mask at all, but my

problem is, even with the humidified air (My doctor

prescribed the CPAP mask with humidity because I have

Sjogrens syndrome and suffer from dry mucous membranes

to begin with) on full blast, the CPAP is really

drying out my nasal cavities. I've had several

nosebleeds since starting it, and I've also had an

increase in migraines (maybe from the pressure???) I

really do sleep so well when I use it, with none of

this nearly falling asleep driving home from work

business anymore.....but I have GOT to find a way to

decrease the nosebleeds and decrease the frequency of

the migraines. Any tips, anyone?

Wanda

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