Sleep Apnea and CPAP machines

Momlady · 01-30-2009, 08:11 AM

Hi all - I've been using a CPAP machine for just over a month, and lately I seem to be swallowing air while I sleep. Does anyone have suggestions / ideas on what to do?

Doggygirl · 01-30-2009, 08:18 AM

LOL - I read that as "CRAP" machines......my bad!

Sorry I don't know anything about it but wanted to share the funny and let the world know my eyes are going on me!

Hope someone will be along soon who has actual helpful info for you!

DG

Momlady · 01-30-2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doggygirl

LOL - I read that as "CRAP" machines......my bad!

Sorry I don't know anything about it but wanted to share the funny and let the world know my eyes are going on me!

Hope someone will be along soon who has actual helpful info for you!

DG

thanks, I needed the laugh!

Doggygirl · 01-30-2009, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Momlady

thanks, I needed the laugh!

And when I thought of "CRAP machines" I of course thought of Mr. Doggy. Who recently installed a phone by the "throne." All he needs now is a vending machine and personalized newspaper delivery service in there and he won't ever have to come out.

(oh the things we do and talk about after 10 years of married life!)

DG

gharkness · 01-31-2009, 03:44 PM

Well, do you wake up with your mouth open? My DH uses a chin strap which keeps his mouth shut and he doesn't report any problems with swallowing air.....you might try that. (You don't need a 'chin strap' per se....just use an ordinary hair band, but use it LIKE you would use a chin strap).

Momlady · 02-01-2009, 01:04 PM

I am currently using a full face mask that covers my nose and mouth. So a chin strap wouldn't work with it. Thanks though!

DiamondDeb · 02-02-2009, 08:48 AM

Maybe the setting is too high. When I first got one it was set very high and I filled up with air.

Momlady · 02-02-2009, 09:19 AM

Thanks, I'll mention it to the Dr. when I go in on Friday!

kristina · 02-02-2009, 11:37 AM

Your pressure might be too high.
Or...I'm trying to remember what they told me when I had that problem..there's something else he said...I'll be back later when I think of it

:blush:
*waving to another "cpap buddy"*

kristina · 02-02-2009, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doggygirl

LOL - I read that as "CRAP" machines......my bad!Sorry I don't know anything about it but wanted to share the funny and let the world know my eyes are going on me!
DG

Every thread we have on CPAP,people misread that, don't feel bad

kristina · 02-02-2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Momlady

I am currently using a full face mask that covers my nose and mouth. So a chin strap wouldn't work with it. Thanks though!

ahhh...I"m using a FF one too. They're nice, aren't they?

Other than the air, are you feeling better on it?

Momlady · 02-02-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kristinaInWa2003

ahhh...I"m using a FF one too. They're nice, aren't they?

Other than the air, are you feeling better on it?

Yes thanks! Still a little sleepy in the AM, but nowhere near as bad. My sis doesn't believe me as to how quiet it is either.

I am liking the FF mask, it allows me to talk to whatever child wakes me up in the night - if only to tell them to 'Get back in your OWN bed!'

DiamondDeb · 02-02-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kristinaInWa2003

Every thread we have on CPAP,people misread that, don't feel bad

Yep.

01-30-2009, 08:11 AM	#1
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01-30-2009, 08:18 AM	#2
Doggygirl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: IL Posts: 1,038 Gallery: Doggygirl Stats: 204/172/154 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 5/14/12	LOL - I read that as "CRAP" machines......my bad! Sorry I don't know anything about it but wanted to share the funny and let the world know my eyes are going on me! Hope someone will be along soon who has actual helpful info for you! DG

01-31-2009, 03:44 PM	#5
gharkness Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,591 Gallery: gharkness WOE: RNY Gastric Bypass 02-02-2007	Well, do you wake up with your mouth open? My DH uses a chin strap which keeps his mouth shut and he doesn't report any problems with swallowing air.....you might try that. (You don't need a 'chin strap' per se....just use an ordinary hair band, but use it LIKE you would use a chin strap).

02-01-2009, 01:04 PM	#6
Momlady Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,502 Gallery: Momlady Stats: 250/155/150 WOE: Zero Carb Start Date: Jan '09 (3rd time around!)	I am currently using a full face mask that covers my nose and mouth. So a chin strap wouldn't work with it. Thanks though!

02-02-2009, 08:48 AM	#7
DiamondDeb Fat Burning Machine Extraordinaire! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 66,237 Gallery: DiamondDeb	Maybe the setting is too high. When I first got one it was set very high and I filled up with air.

02-02-2009, 09:19 AM	#8
Momlady Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,502 Gallery: Momlady Stats: 250/155/150 WOE: Zero Carb Start Date: Jan '09 (3rd time around!)	Thanks, I'll mention it to the Dr. when I go in on Friday!

02-02-2009, 11:37 AM	#9
kristina Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 24,755 Gallery: kristina WOE: 7 Secrets of Slim People Start Date: April 2012	Your pressure might be too high. Or...I'm trying to remember what they told me when I had that problem..there's something else he said...I'll be back later when I think of it :blush: waving to another "cpap buddy"