Hello,
I hope you can help with a few questions. I am a new cpap user and don't feel like I'm getting the help and answers I need from my doctor.
I just completed my sleep study and the dr said I have severe sleep apnea with 02 at 81%, one event every two minutes, 11 lbs of pressure needed.... Didn't get much more info.
My mask breaks seal multiple times (10-15x) per night for no reason. It also breaks suction when I move, which is often. I wake to readjust and often can't get it fixed.
Also, the mask actually hurts because it's so tight. It digs into my face and makes my nose, teeth and jaw sore. It's a partial nasal covering mouth.
Dr doesn't seem interested in allowing me to explore diff sizes/types and sent me home for 6 weeks to give this mask a try. I'm tempted to go on Amazon and buy a few myself. I just can't afford to purchase ones just to try on. I feel I've gone too far with this dr to start over.
For the record, I did the sleep study 20 years ago and was diagnosed with apnea but gave up cpap after having these same issues. I just need this to work this time as my apnea is getting worse.
HELP! Thanks, Ruth
