New to CPAP Machine & Pillows

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SusanCarol

New to CPAP Machine & Pillows

Post by SusanCarol » Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:57 pm

I have found your answers very helpful and supportive of a new user. I started with my ResMed Swift LT Nasal Pillow System and ResMed S8 Escape II machine. It hasn't been as much of a struggle as I thought it would be.

I also take the RLS medication and was wondering if you thought it would be OK or if any of you take a Tylenol PM to help put you to sleep. I keep waking up and finding the nasal pillow out of place. Ordered a chin strap this morning, because I wake up with my mouth open!

Thanks for all your help.
Susan

rise&shiner
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Re: New to CPAP Machine & Pillows

Post by rise&shiner » Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:26 pm

Hi, a suggestion for you is to try a full face mask. I tired the mirage liberty (closest I got to nasal pillow system) I couldn't keep the pillows in I am also a mouth breather but a piilow system just might not be the best choice for you although they are comfortable.

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Susancarol
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Re: New to CPAP Machine & Pillows

Post by Susancarol » Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:30 pm

Thanks for your reply. I have only had this pillow thing for a few days. The Sleepcair place is supposed to call me in 1 week and see how I like it. Can I get another mask so soon, or do I have to wait the 3 months to replace it?

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Re: New to CPAP Machine & Pillows

Post by harry33 » Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:17 pm

sometimesa CPAP will stop RLS
australian,anxiety and insomnia, a CPAP user since 1995, self diagnosed after years of fatigue, 2 cheap CPAPs and respironics comfortgell nose only mask. not one of my many doctors ever asked me if I snored

Susancarol
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Re: New to CPAP Machine & Pillows

Post by Susancarol » Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:41 pm

I was told that mine was too severe of an RLS case. I had over 400 kicks within 4 hours. Pretty severe.