CPap - Margaret B.

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Hi Margaret - I have no personal experience with these machines, but I know I've

read about different types of masks that can be used. That's one option. Also,

if you are a side sleeper, there is a pillow that Sears sells online in its

medical supplies division for CPAP masks. Supposedly it helps keep everything

in place so you can stay comfortable. Good luck with the tech coming to help.

If I'm ever diagnosed with sleep apnea, I'm not sure I could get used to the

machine either. I hate having stuff that's not normal attached while I'm

sleeping. Take care.

Jeanne in WI

Jan, Christi,

I'm not sure you are the one who mentioned about being on the CPAP

machine but if so, please contact me at margaretbadner@...>.

I have been on my machine for 1 1/2 weeks now and it is nothing but trouble

for me, Every time the last few nights, it is ramping up fine and I start to

fall asleep I feel as if I am being suffocated. When I called about it I was

told that I am just probably breathing through my mouth. I know I'm not - I am

still awake! Someone is supposed to come this afternoon to check the machine

and I need to know what to talk to them about. The last 2 days I have been in

terrible shape all morning but am a lot better by afternoon. Last night I

decided to not use the CPAP machine and I slept until 6 a.m.

and then had the same problem whenever I tried to fall back asleep even

without the machine.

Thanks so much, Margaret B