CPAP and BIPAP Users

[TickTockMan]

How long did it take you to get use to wearing the mask?

 

[luckynumbah7]

How long did it take you to get use to wearing the mask?

Many a week. Month or two at most

 

[TickTockMan]

Many a week. Month or two at most

I'll never make it. I am so damn tired.

 

[KaraBulut]

I'll never make it. I am so damn tired.

Is it the mask that is bothering you or the CPAP/BiPAP machine itself?

There are several mask options that they can try. What I've heard from patients is that once they found the mask that worked for them, they hit such a deep sleep that their awareness of the mask went away fairly quick.

There's also features on the machine itself that gradually increase the pressure while you sleep. Sometimes it helps to fall asleep and then have the pressure increase after you're asleep.

AAST has a FAQ with the most common complaints that pretty much agrees with what I've heard:
https://www.aastweb.org/blog/top-10-ways-to-solve-common-cpap-problems-and-discomfort

 

[luckynumbah7]

I'll never make it. I am so damn tired.

For clarity it was mainly the hose that was the issue, but it dangles from the end, so. I still think it's considerably too short, I'm sure I've helped along the destruction of several masks that way.

 

[TickTockMan]

Is it the mask that is bothering you or the CPAP/BiPAP machine itself?

There are several mask options that they can try. What I've heard from patients is that once they found the mask that worked for them, they hit such a deep sleep that their awareness of the mask went away fairly quick.

There's also features on the machine itself that gradually increase the pressure while you sleep. Sometimes it helps to fall asleep and then have the pressure increase after you're asleep.

AAST has a FAQ with the most common complaints that pretty much agrees with what I've heard:
https://www.aastweb.org/blog/top-10-ways-to-solve-common-cpap-problems-and-discomfort

I just don't like having the mask on. I am averaging 3.8 hours a night with the mask on and they want me at 4 hours.

At lest this time I can fall asleep. My first time trying, back in 2012 I tried for 4 months and only fell asleep once, but that was a CPAP. I am on BIPAP now.

 

[TickTockMan]

For clarity it was mainly the hose that was the issue, but it dangles from the end, so. I still think it's considerably too short, I'm sure I've helped along the destruction of several masks that way.

I have a 10 FT hose and a nose pillows mask. I like the mask. I just don't like thing around my face when I sleep. It is weird.

 

[KaraBulut]

I just don't like having the mask on. I am averaging 3.8 hours a night with the mask on and they want me at 4 hours.

Then you might try their suggestion of wearing the mask during the day while watching TV or doing routine tasks that distract your mind. When you get to the point where you can wear the mask during the day comfortably, then try putting on the mask an hour or so before bedtime then when you go to bed, just hook it up and see if it's easier to fall asleep.

 

[TickTockMan]

Well I did 4.8 hours last night with the mask on and I feel rested. I think I may have been wearing the head gear a bit wrong.

 

[luckynumbah7]

Well I did 4.8 hours last night with the mask on and I feel rested. I think I may have been wearing the head gear a bit wrong.

It does take some getting used to - especially if you keep your head shaved. For a while there I was using a soft cap to decrease skin irritation.

 

[TickTockMan]

It does take some getting used to - especially if you keep your head shaved. For a while there I was using a soft cap to decrease skin irritation.

As of last night if just felt weird on my fat chin. Maybe I need a better strap? I'll call my people.

 

[luckynumbah7]

There's masks with under the chin straps? I've used 2 different models, I can't conceive of how a chin strap would be useful. Do you have a make and model number? I'd like to try getting a good look at it.

Or are you talking about rhe mask itself? If you use a nose & mouth combination mask you may just need a smaller one, I want to say there's more than one size.

 

[TickTockMan]

I use a ResMed Small Nose Pillow Mask. Here are pics. The blue strap is the chin strap.

 

[luckynumbah7]

Then may I suggest a strap setup like this one? No chinstrap involved, much more comfortable.

https://www.directhomemedical.com/c...I9-y9FWSkv3aQy4EUUFb5zIYAuxX-mAYaAo2QEALw_wcB

They can be found for cheaper, but it seemed the first accurate picture of equipment like my own.

 

[TickTockMan]

Then may I suggest a strap setup like this one? No chinstrap involved, much more comfortable.

https://www.directhomemedical.com/c...I9-y9FWSkv3aQy4EUUFb5zIYAuxX-mAYaAo2QEALw_wcB

They can be found for cheaper, but it seemed the first accurate picture of equipment like my own.

I can't wear that kind of mask. Check your comments.

 

[Thomas80]

After three nights I was used to the mask.

 

[TickTockMan]

I have decided to give up the machine. I can't wear the mask and sleep.