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Hi @Rayrae. Leg movements can definitely cause arousals from sleep, which can make you feel very tired. Are you being treated for the leg movements? CPAP can treat the sleep apnea, which can also take time to adjust to. However, even if your sleep apnea is treated, your leg movements may still be causing your sleep to be interrupted. Other medical conditions and medications can also contribute to the way you feel. I encourage you to speak with your physician about how you are feeling and see if there are other things to consider. Best wishes!

Hi @InventiveNavyBlueTurkey3606. A number of patients say they experience difficulty breathing while using the machine in the early days of therapy. For many, it is simply part of the adjustment period. It is more challenging to exhale against incoming positive air pressure than simply exhaling against room air. Many patients adjust by practicing wearing their treatment while doing other tasks such as reading or watching television. If you suspect the air pressure is set incorrectly, I encourage you to speak with your equipment provider and ask them to check the machine settings. Hope this helps!

Hi Andy13. I had the same experience when I started wearing nasal pillows and could not tolerate them all night for the first week or so. My nose was sore for probably the first 2 weeks, but the soreness eventually resolved. I have since heard the same story from many patients who use nasal pillows. I think it just takes time to build tolerance, since we are not used to having anything inside our noses. I hope this helps! If the soreness is unbearable, you might consider asking your equipment provider for a nasal mask that fits over your nose. This may help give your nose a break.

I'm glad you have a doctor who is on top of things and thought about ordering a sleep study! Hopefully, you have some information now that can help improve the way you feel!

Hi @BJV2016. It sounds like your machine is ramping up to a prescribed pressure (or range of pressures if you are on APAP) during the night in order to keep your airway open. Do you think it is the air pressure that is waking you up, or do you think that because you are waking up you are more aware of the pressure? Do you know if you are on CPAP, APAP or some other therapy? For patients who are new to CPAP, it can sometimes take time to adjust to the feeling of the air pressure when you wake up and experience the pressure at a high level. Practice slowly breathing in and out can help with this. You might also ask your equipment provider if they have pressure relief turned on. The ResMed machines can be set to offer a bit of relief during exhalation to help with the feeling of excessive positive air pressure. Hope this helps, and please post any additional information you think might be helpful! -Dan

Hi @barbz. I'm sorry to hear the Inspire Therapy is not an option for you. I know you were excited about the possibility. Hopefully, you and your CPAP can restart your relationship on better terms! Please keep us posted on how you're doing, and all the best! -Dan

Hi @PoliteCyanHummingbird8066. As mentioned in the post from @BNS, there are many things that can cause sleepiness even after sleep apnea is treated. In addition to the things mentioned, medications and other health conditions may also contribute to sleepiness and fatigue. An incorrect setting on your CPAP machine can also contribute to sleepiness. A pressure or mode of treatment that is incorrect may not be properly treating your sleep apnea, and a pressure that is inadvertently set too high may be causing arousals or other problems. In addition to the suggestions from @BNS, I encourage you to speak with your physician about how you are feeling and ask about whether there may be other health or equipment-related issues to consider. Best wishes, and please do let us know how you're doing!

Hi @NicolasBen. Some patients require further assistance from their physician to be able to manage their claustrophobia. Others are able to overcome this with practice and patience. For those who absolutely cannot wear a mask, other treatment options may be considered based on what the physician thinks is appropriate.

Hi All. @remomueller is correct. ResMed and Respironics have newer machines and software that automatically send your data so that you can receive information about compliance using their apps. Their sites are not designed for direct uploads. For SleepyHead, @PatientVioletBear0961 is on the right track. A USB card reader will allow upload of data directly to your computer so that SleepyHead can access the data.

Hi @ExuberantChartreuseGull8265. Many people with claustrophobia have similar fears about wearing CPAP, and I was one of those people. Fortunately, through practice and persistence wearing the mask, I was able to overcome the feelings and now successfully wear my mask through the night. The best tip I was ever given was to practice wearing my mask outside the bedroom. I started wearing the mask with the machine turned on in the evenings while watching television. It made going to bed easier because I was not experiencing the anxiety of wearing a mask when I should be sleeping. That's not to say things were completely smooth in the beginning, as I would often wake up to find the mask in bed next to me. Persistence was key, and I just kept putting the mask back on. I built my time wearing CPAP slowly. Some nights, I was only able to tolerate it for an hour or two. Other nights, I managed four hours. It took a while, but I finally managed a full night! Also, there are many models of masks available. I encourage you to work closely with your equipment provider to find the best mask that works for you. If you find the one you take home does not work for you, call your equipment provider as soon as possible. Best wishes for successful treatment! Feel free to let us know how things progress.