Hi, I'm not sure that I have enough experience to help you because last night was my third night on CPAP, however, I think my mask is probably what is keeping me sane in this. I use the Respironics DreamWear mask. Here is a link so you can see it. http://www.cpapsupplyusa.com/Respironics-DreamWear-Nasal-CPAP-Mask-Headgear-Fitpack.aspx
Hi, my name is Helen.
A little history, I am 44 years old, and have not slept through the night since I was a young child. My brain just won't shut down, it's like bumper-cars in my brain. One thought right after another. I was referred to a sleep specialist who said I needed a sleep study because she was certain I have sleep apnea, due to a tiny mouth and a big tongue (that's too big for my mouth). I had the sleep study and the tech, who isn't supposed to say anything, told me that I'd be hearing from the doctor "pretty quickly". Sure enough, I heard from them that same day. My AHI was 87, and the AHI during REM sleep was 141.8. HOW SCARY!!! She said my brain was keeping me awake to keep me alive. I picked up my CPAP the next day, and I'm struggling to get comfortable with it, but last night was the first night in as long as I can remember, that I wasn't up roaming around the house during the night. I did wake up at least half dozen times during the night, but apparently went back to sleep fairly easily. I felt just as exhausted as ever this morning and it's 3:15 in the afternoon and I still feel like a zombie. I'm hoping for good sleep and feeling better tomorrow.
